--- title: The Credo Blog - Referencing the Library World's Hottest Topics | Duncan Whitmire --- ![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) ## Duncan Whitmire ### Recent Posts ## [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) ## [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) ## [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) ## [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. 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), [Social Media for Libraries](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/social-media-for-libraries), [Credo Reference](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/credo-reference) ## [News From the Open Web](https://blog.credoreference.com/news-from-the-open-web-aug19) Posted by [Duncan Whitmire](https://blog.credoreference.com/author/duncan-whitmire) on 8/29/19 1:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)   ![news_typewriter](https://blog.credoreference.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20(Reference)/Images/news_typewriter.jpg?width=221&name=news_typewriter.jpg)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](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/affordable-learning-solutions) ## [Social Media Content for Libraries](https://blog.credoreference.com/social-media-content-for-libraries-sept19) Posted by [Duncan Whitmire](https://blog.credoreference.com/author/duncan-whitmire) on 8/27/19 2:36 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.credoreference.com/hubfs/Blog%20(Reference)/Images/autumn-road.jpg)](https://blog.credoreference.com/social-media-content-for-libraries-sept19) 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), [Social Media for Libraries](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/social-media-for-libraries), [Credo Reference](https://blog.credoreference.com/topic/credo-reference) ## [News From the Open Web](https://blog.credoreference.com/news-from-the-open-web-aug-2019) Posted by [Duncan Whitmire](https://blog.credoreference.com/author/duncan-whitmire) on 8/1/19 11:03 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.credoreference.com/hubfs/Blog%20(Reference)/Images/news-644847_640.jpg)](https://blog.credoreference.com/news-from-the-open-web-aug-2019) 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. 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