“We’re Failing Our Students But We Can Change It:” A recent article looks at information literacy and higher ed

Posted by Credo on 10/18/15 3:54 PM

Ellen Peterson, an assistant professor at the University of Hawaii, Maui College recently wrote an article for The Evolllution titled, “We’re Failing Our Students But We Can Change It: Raising the Profile of Information Literacy.” In it she looks at current trends in the American workforce, and gaps in the ways higher education is preparing students for life after graduation. Here are some of the key takeaways from her piece:

Credo Products and Services, Information Literacy, Learning Solutions, Uncategorized

You’re invited! Join me at the Library 2.015 conference

Posted by Sandra Hirsh on 10/16/15 1:59 PM

Don’t you love a great conference? So do I—especially when I don’t need to spend time or money traveling. The free Library 2.015 Worldwide Virtual Conference will be coming to you, wherever you are, on October 20, 2015.

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October New & Updated Titles in Credo's Core Collections

Posted by Credo on 10/7/15 6:36 AM

Core Collections, Credo Collections, Uncategorized

October Social Media Content for Libraries

Posted by Credo on 10/1/15 8:00 AM

We understand your library wants to post fun content to social media but that you might not have the time to dedicate to writing it, so we’d like to help!

Customer Success, Social Media, Uncategorized

Upcoming Webinar! Reference Publishing: Fortitude, Leadership, and Passion

Posted by Credo on 9/29/15 2:46 PM

Much has been written, discussed, debated, and argued about the future of reference in the hallowed halls of many a publisher and library. This session will focus on whether we should move away from the “formats” discussion and bring creating quality content back to the forefront. Our featured speaker will be Mission Bell Media CEO, Rolf Janke.

Events, Trends in Reference, Uncategorized, Webinars

Reference Strategy Webinar Recap: The Four (or Five?) B’s

Posted by Duncan Whitmire on 9/18/15 9:14 PM

Our #ReferenceStrategy webinar series is off and running! Jodie Morin, library director at Buena Vista University shared with us The Four (or Five?) B’s: Preparing for the Research Process. Spoiler alert: there are five B’s, but whether the fifth B stands for Best, Bounty, Boffo, or something else entirely, is up to you!

Events, Credo in Action, Trends in Reference, Webinars

Knowledge Workers

Posted by Mike Sweet on 9/16/15 12:57 PM

Why am I learning this? That’s a question that pops into students’ heads like a refrain throughout their education, something I’m sure we all asked ourselves, our teachers, or our parents at some point. Sometimes we were given a good answer that helped engage us in the lesson that day; sometimes (and I’m looking at you, quadratic equation) we’re still not sure.

Information Literacy, Uncategorized

If The Shelves Could Talk…

Posted by Credo on 9/11/15 12:49 PM

... Well, now they can. These easily printable 3x5” cards, or “Shelf-Talkers,” will help bring attention to your library’s online resources and show students the true depth and breadth of your collection.

Customer Success, Training, Uncategorized

What Is Your Library’s #ReferenceStrategy?

Posted by Credo on 9/9/15 2:31 PM

The world of reference is changing. Does your library have a strategy toadapt and innovate? In August we looked at how reference has and hasn't changed in the last 140 years. Over the next several weeks we’ll look at what reference strategy means to different libraries and reference publishers, and what tactics they’re employing to adapt to reference in the 21st century.

Events, Trends in Reference, Uncategorized, Webinars

New & Updated Titles in Credo's Core Collections

Posted by Credo on 9/3/15 1:44 PM

We update our Academic, Public and School Core Collections every month to make sure the best, most relevant content is available for your institution. Here are a few titles we're excited about this month; for a full list of this month's additions and updates, check out our Help Center!

Core Collections, Credo Collections, Uncategorized

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