--- title: The Credo Blog - Referencing the Library World's Hottest Topics --- ![credoreference](https://blog.credoreference.com/hubfs/Reference/Reference%20Logos/Credo%20Logos/Credo_Landingpage_header-Blog.jpg "credoreference")   - [Credo in Action](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/credo-in-action) - [First Year Experience](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/first-year-experience) - [Il Learning Community](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/information-literacy) - [Affordable Learning Solutions](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/affordable-learning-solutions) ## [Timely Topics: Thanksgiving Day](https://blog.credoreference.com/timely-topics-thanksgiving-day) Posted by [Duncan Whitmire](https://blog.credoreference.com/author/duncan-whitmire) on 11/25/19 1:43 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.credoreference.com/hubfs/Blog%20(Reference)/Images/pumpkin-pie-1887230_640.jpg)](https://blog.credoreference.com/timely-topics-thanksgiving-day) This Thursday, millions of American families will gather to celebrate Thanksgiving. The first harvest feast lasted several days, and was probably held in October of 1621. The neighboring Wampanoag tribe joined the festivities and contributed food. Learn more about the attendees of the first Thanksgiving with these Topic Pages:  [Timely Topics](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/timely-topics), [Credo Reference](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/credo-reference) ## [Campus Collaborations: The Library and the Writing Center](https://blog.credoreference.com/campus-collaborations-the-library-and-the-writing-center) Posted by [Beth Black](https://blog.credoreference.com/author/beth-black) on 11/14/19 11:53 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.credoreference.com/hubfs/writing.jpg)](https://blog.credoreference.com/campus-collaborations-the-library-and-the-writing-center) Writing centers and libraries seem to be natural partners. Academic writing requires use of a variety of sources that students are often asked to find through the library. Related, there is much overlap between the work of writing center personnel and librarians in supporting students in learning the conventions of academic writing and information literacy. Unfortunately, this overlap can be invisible or, worse, conflicting and confusing to students.  [First Year Experience](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/first-year-experience), [Second Year Transition](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/second-year-transition), [Credo Reference](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/credo-reference), [InfoLit – Core](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/infolit-core) ## [Content Spotlight: Oxford University Press Titles Added to Credo Reference Platform](https://blog.credoreference.com/content-spotlight-new-titles-from-oxford-university-press) Posted by [Duncan Whitmire](https://blog.credoreference.com/author/duncan-whitmire) on 11/7/19 3:32 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.credoreference.com/hubfs/ouposas2015.png)](https://blog.credoreference.com/content-spotlight-new-titles-from-oxford-university-press) This month we released 12 new titles from Oxford University Press onto the Credo Reference platform, each chosen for its awards, accolades, or inclusion in must-have college title lists. With extensive and authoritative information on history, literature, business, politics, and food, these new titles supplement the already diverse content available through Credo Reference. [Credo Reference](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/credo-reference) ## [Social Media Content for Libraries](https://blog.credoreference.com/social-media-content-for-libraries-1) Posted by [Duncan Whitmire](https://blog.credoreference.com/author/duncan-whitmire) on 10/28/19 12:33 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.credoreference.com/hubfs/Blog%20(Reference)/Images/pomegranate.jpg)](https://blog.credoreference.com/social-media-content-for-libraries-1) Looking to up your library's social media game? One of the best ways to engage followers to is to provide a consistent stream of fun/useful content. Understanding that libraries don't always have the time to generate all of the content they'd like, we're here to help!  [Customer Success](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/customer-success), [Credo Reference](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/credo-reference), [Social Media Content for Libraries](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/social-media-content-for-libraries) ## [Timely Topics: Impeachment](https://blog.credoreference.com/timely-topics-impeachment) Posted by [Duncan Whitmire](https://blog.credoreference.com/author/duncan-whitmire) on 10/22/19 3:36 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.credoreference.com/hubfs/Blog%20(Reference)/Images/trump.png)](https://blog.credoreference.com/timely-topics-impeachment) The U.S. House of Representatives’ investigation into alleged abuses of power by President Donald Trump is dominating headlines around the world right now. But oftentimes lost in the punditry is a fact-based discussion of what impeachment is and how its played a role in previous administrations. Using Topic Pages and Real-time Reference articles, Credo users can gather background information and add context to the news.  [Timely Topics](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/timely-topics), [Credo Reference](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/credo-reference) ## [Connecting With Faculty Through Teaching and Learning Centers](https://blog.credoreference.com/connecting-with-faculty-through-teaching-and-learning-centers) Posted by [Beth Black](https://blog.credoreference.com/author/beth-black) on 10/21/19 12:27 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.credoreference.com/hubfs/Blog%20(Reference)/Images/faculty.jpg)](https://blog.credoreference.com/connecting-with-faculty-through-teaching-and-learning-centers) Most campuses have centers focused college teaching and faculty development. Collaborating with these centers is a good way for librarians to reach faculty and to integrate information literacy into courses and curriculum. Some academic libraries are heavily involved in the work of college pedagogical practice improvement toward better student learning outcomes, such as Purdue University, where librarians are members of the management team for [IMPACT](https://www.purdue.edu/impact/) (Instruction Matters: Purdue Academic Course Transformation), a program to help Purdue faculty and instructors to improve their teaching for better learning outcomes (McMurtrie, 2018). Since the program began in 2011, the library has been a critical partner; in addition to members on the management team, there are several librarians involved with the program. [First Year Experience](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/first-year-experience), [Second Year Transition](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/second-year-transition), [Credo Reference](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/credo-reference), [InfoLit – Core](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/infolit-core) ## [Timely Topics: Turkey, Syria, and the Attack on the Kurds](https://blog.credoreference.com/timely-topics-turkey-syria-and-the-attack-on-the-kurds) Posted by [Duncan Whitmire](https://blog.credoreference.com/author/duncan-whitmire) on 10/16/19 11:01 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.credoreference.com/hubfs/Blog%20(Reference)/Images/Screen%20Shot%202019-10-16%20at%2010.55.13%20AM.png)](https://blog.credoreference.com/timely-topics-turkey-syria-and-the-attack-on-the-kurds) Following an abrupt change of mission in Syria from U.S. president Donald Trump, Turkey has invaded northern Syria to wage war against the Kurdish forces in the area. Many fear this attack on one of America’s key regional allies will quickly escalate into an ethnic cleansing. Credo's Topic Pages and Real-time Reference articles can help add background information and context to the events unfolding in the headlines.  [Timely Topics](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/timely-topics), [Credo Reference](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/credo-reference) ## [Credo in Action: Success Stories from Libraries Who Enriched Research Instruction with Credo](https://blog.credoreference.com/credo-in-action-success-stories-from-libraries-who-enriched-research-instruction-with-credo) Posted by [Duncan Whitmire](https://blog.credoreference.com/author/duncan-whitmire) on 10/7/19 2:24 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)   [![CredoInInstruction_Square_250x250_v1 (1)](https://blog.credoreference.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CredoInInstruction_Square_250x250_v1%20(1).jpg?width=200&name=CredoInInstruction_Square_250x250_v1%20(1).jpg)](https://mktg.credoreference.com/credo-in-instruction-maximize-your-library-instruction)We reached out to subscribers and asked them to share stories about how Credo impacted their library instruction efforts. We were impressed by the innovation and creativity these librarians demonstrated in designing FYE programming, workshops, activities, and for-credit courses to help their students build the IL skills that will be essential to their academic and personal success.  [Credo in Action](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/credo-in-action), [Credo Reference](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/credo-reference), [InfoLit – Core](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/infolit-core) ## [Teaching Categories and Types of Sources with Credo Reference](https://blog.credoreference.com/teaching-categories-and-types-of-sources-with-credo-reference) Posted by [Beth Black](https://blog.credoreference.com/author/beth-black) on 10/2/19 12:15 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)     ![studentsoncomputer](https://blog.credoreference.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20(Reference)/Images/studentsoncomputer.jpg?width=300&name=studentsoncomputer.jpg)Types of sources often confuse students. They are told to find academic or scholarly articles but many students, particularly first-year students, haven’t used these before and aren’t sure how to determine if a source is scholarly. This is a difficult task for beginning college students, as sources that came into being for different purposes and through different processes often look the same on the computer screen through a novice’s eye. Credo Reference can help you teach the differences between sources because it pulls several types together in search results and on Topic Pages. [First Year Experience](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/first-year-experience), [Credo in Action](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/credo-in-action), [Second Year Transition](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/second-year-transition), [Credo Reference](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/credo-reference) ## [Social Media Content for Libraries](https://blog.credoreference.com/social-media-content-for-libraries-oct19) Posted by [Duncan Whitmire](https://blog.credoreference.com/author/duncan-whitmire) on 9/26/19 2:19 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.credoreference.com/hubfs/Blog%20(Reference)/Images/fall-leaves.jpg)](https://blog.credoreference.com/social-media-content-for-libraries-oct19) Looking to up your library's social media game? One of the best ways to engage followers to is to provide a consistent stream of fun/useful content. 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