Duncan Whitmire

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Timely Topics: Thanksgiving Day

Posted by Duncan Whitmire on 11/25/19 1:43 PM

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, Credo Reference

Content Spotlight: Oxford University Press Titles Added to Credo Reference Platform

Posted by Duncan Whitmire on 11/7/19 3:32 PM

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

Social Media Content for Libraries

Posted by Duncan Whitmire on 10/28/19 12:33 PM

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, Credo Reference, Social Media Content for Libraries

Timely Topics: Impeachment

Posted by Duncan Whitmire on 10/22/19 3:36 PM

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, Credo Reference

Timely Topics: Turkey, Syria, and the Attack on the Kurds

Posted by Duncan Whitmire on 10/16/19 11:01 AM

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, Credo Reference

Credo in Action: Success Stories from Libraries Who Enriched Research Instruction with Credo

Posted by Duncan Whitmire on 10/7/19 2:24 PM

 

CredoInInstruction_Square_250x250_v1 (1)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, Credo Reference, InfoLit – Core

Social Media Content for Libraries

Posted by Duncan Whitmire on 9/26/19 2:19 PM

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, Social Media for Libraries, Credo Reference

News From the Open Web

Posted by Duncan Whitmire on 8/29/19 1:00 PM

 

news_typewriterThis blog series provides easy, free access to open web resources and content that support affordable learning opportunities. A wide variety of resources published by government entities, think tanks, and more are curated to demonstrate what may be relatively unknown or ‘buried’ in the internet. Resources reflect issues happening today for the use of librarians, students, and all audiences.

Affordable Learning Solutions

Social Media Content for Libraries

Posted by Duncan Whitmire on 8/27/19 2:36 PM

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, Social Media for Libraries, Credo Reference

News From the Open Web

Posted by Duncan Whitmire on 8/1/19 11:03 AM

This blog series provides easy, free access to open web resources and content that support affordable learning opportunities. A wide variety of resources published by government entities, think tanks, and more are curated to demonstrate what may be relatively unknown or ‘buried’ in the internet. Resources reflect issues happening today for the use of librarians, students, and all audiences.

Affordable Learning Solutions

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