News & Updates
Explore the Newly Released Holocaust and Genocide Studies (House Bill 318) Guide!
Delaware HB 318 requires that each school district and charter school serving students in 1 or more of the grades 6 through 12 shall provide instruction on the Holocaust and genocide at least 1 time in each grade.
UDLib/SEARCH Coordinators have reviewed HB 318, and, through the Holocaust and Genocide Studies (House Bill 318) Guide, have identified a portion of the content in the UDLib/SEARCH databases that can be used to fulfill the teaching requirements of HB 318.
In addition, UDLib/SEARCH Coordinators are available to provide training sessions, at no cost, to DE educators and administrators concerning ways that UDLib/SEARCH content can be integrated with the curriculum in support of HB 318.
Explore the Newly Released Black History (House Bill 198) Guide!
Delaware HB 198 requires that each school district and charter school serving students in 1 or more of the grades K through 12 provide instruction on Black History. UDLib/SEARCH Coordinators have reviewed HB 198, and, through the Black History (House Bill 198) Guide, have identified a portion of the content in the UDLib/SEARCH databases that can be used to fulfill the teaching requirements of HB 198. In addition, UDLib/SEARCH Coordinators are available to provide training sessions, at no cost, to DE educators and administrators concerning ways that UDLib/SEARCH content can be integrated with the curriculum in support of HB 198.
Upcoming Britannica Original Sources Webinars!
Introduction to Original Sources: Elementary
Date: October 20 from 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Description: In this half-hour session, learn the tools and features of Original Sources for educators and librarians K-5.
- Explore a collection of thousands of e-works of classic, primary source, and general reference material in 12 subject areas
- Find relevant content for your reference or for your students through Keyword Searches and utilizing filtering options
- Learn best practices in gathering digital sources while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
Register at: https://britannica.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrd-uoqzkoHNyrHZjgo-Xwc-s0bXbhVMyh
Introduction to Original Sources: Secondary
Date: October 26 from 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Description: In this half-hour session, learn the tools and features of Original Sources for educators and librarians 6-12.
- Explore a collection of thousands of e-works of classic, primary source, and general reference material in 12 subject areas
- Find relevant content for your reference or for your students through Keyword Searches and utilizing filtering options
- Learn best practices in gathering digital sources while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
Register at: https://britannica.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pdeigrzopGtckMO_VKAhChhyIGbe5vD9d
Educator Tools in Original Sources: Elementary
Date: November 9 from 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Description: Join Britannica’s Education Consultant, Kaleb Banks, for this half-hour webinar and learn new ways to incorporate primary source material into your classroom! Attendees will learn about special features for K-5, including:
- Finding sources related to your curriculum
- Utilizing literacy skills throughout the curriculum
- Teaching Guides, and much more!
Register at: https://britannica.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtdO-prD4jGdx3jv9Rs_xHvVgzfRDQJOn2
Educator Tools in Original Sources: Secondary
Date: November 17 from 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Description: Join Britannica’s Education Consultant, Kaleb Banks, for this half-hour webinar and learn new ways to incorporate primary source material into your classroom! Attendees will learn about special features for 6-12, including:
- Finding sources related to your curriculum
- Utilizing literacy skills throughout the curriculum
- Teaching Guides, and much more!
Register at: https://britannica.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtdOCgqzoqHtxjQym2z1WAjci9w0hkhlhD
Explore Social Issues Through Free Britannica Webinars!
Learn how to best use the Britannica resources provided via UDLib/SEARCH to support your classroom or library! Free webinars will be offered in the approaching months, and a recording of each session will be provided to all who register. Take a look at the upcoming webinar topics:
- August – Developing Students’ SEL Skills at the Beginning of the School Year
- September – Teaching Latinx History through Media Literacy
- October – Deepen Students’ Understanding of Indigenous People’s History Through Inquiry
- November – Explore Veterans Day Through Media Literacy
- December – Developing SEL Skills Through Learning About the Importance of Human Rights
The registration page provides a description of each of these free webinars. Please share this Information with colleagues at your school! We hope to see you there!
UDLib/SEARCH Fall 2021 Trial Databases – Now Available!
We currently have trial access to a number of exciting new research databases through the end of November! These databases, along with brief introductory videos and fact sheets for each resource, are available on the UDLib/SEARCH Trial Databases Page. The databases cover a wide range of topics, grade levels, and formats (including educational video collections). As you explore these databases, please contact UDLib/SEARCH staff to share comments about how these databases could be utilized by you, your colleagues, and your students. Thank you!
Upcoming PebbleGo & PebbleGo Next Webinars
For continued support of online teaching and learning, we invite you to participate in 2 PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next webinars in the coming weeks. Registration is free, and certification of attendance is available upon request. Please join us, and learn more about how the UDLib/SEARCH databases enhance online and hybrid education.
Session 1
Title: PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next Basics, Navigation, and Resources
Date: Thursday, October 21 from 4:30 – 5:15pm Eastern Standard Time
Description: PebbleGo is a go-to research hub for students in grades K-2. PebbleGo Next is the next step for students in grades 3-5. Learn about the content, navigation, and extra resources for both of these award-winning databases.
Register at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qcemsrDgvH9R0f78zvlNrir0NqkCjt1pT
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Session 2
Title: PebbleGo Next: Differences from the Original
Date: Tuesday, October 26 from 4:30 – 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time
Description: PebbleGo Next is designed to be the next step in digital citizenship and research for students in grades 3-5. Attendees already familiar with the original PebbleGo will be led through a tour showcasing the ways in which PebbleGo Next differs.
Register at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcudOutqzkiGNWY8XUJFHVLUzVfjbIajthi
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
PebbleGo Next Databases Now Included in UDLib/SEARCH!
We have acquired 5 new PebbleGo Next databases for the UDLib/SEARCH program! These databases have content for grades 3-5. The new PebbleGo Next databases are available on both the UDLib/SEARCH All Databases Page and the UDLib/SEARCH Elementary School Page. UDLib/SEARCH now provides access to PebbleGo databases with content for grades K-2 and PebbleGo Next databases for grades 3-5. Below you will find a description of the new PebbleGo Next databases.
PebbleGo Next American Indian History
Contains articles for each American Indian Tribal Nation.
PebbleGo Next Biographies
Provides information about historical figures in categories such as advocates and history-makers, explorers, inventors, athletes, world leaders, and more.
PebbleGo Next Science
Covers life, physical, and earth & space sciences, along with engineering, and technology. Contains a critical thinking activity and research report template for every article.
Pebble Go Next Social Studies
Includes curriculum-connected content that enhances understanding in the areas of community, world cultures, economics, landforms, technology, and more.
PebbleGo Next States
Features articles for all 50 states, plus Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico.
Upcoming UDLib/SEARCH Gale Webinar Series: Focus on Summer Learning
Support Summer Reading with Gale In Context
Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Time: 2:00-2:30
Description: The 2021 summer reading theme, Tails and Tales, offers a wealth of ideas for inspiring reading with your Gale In Context resources! In this webinar, we’ll explore finding unique content to support this year’s theme and other reader interests. As you prepare your programs, learn how your Gale In Context resources can trigger ideas, provide additional routes to reading, and how to share content with your summer readers.
Register at: https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/3116195460463/WN_nqqatIHFQLqGKA0XiAKDtg
15 Minutes to Mastery: Prevent Learning Loss with your Gale In Context Resources
Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Time: 2:00-2:15
Description: Inspire and engage students over the summer so that they’re motivated, confident, and ready to tackle any learning challenge in the year ahead! With just a couple of clicks, you can use your Gale In Context resources to share trusted topic overviews, short videos, articles from top publications, and more to spark learners’ interest and encourage summer exploration of quality sources. In this webinar, we’ll explore how to quickly find information on trending topics, send it to students,
Register at: https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/2116195463603/WN_TrNJoo7lRdyCCl1xgA_URQ
15 Minutes to Mastery: Summer Science Projects with Gale In Context: Science and Gale In Context: Middle School
Date: Thursday, June 10, 2021
Time: 2:00-2:15
Engage kids with fun, educational science experiments this summer! Your access to Gale In Context: Science and Gale In Context: Middle School provides hands-on educational activities and real-world application of science whenever curiosity strikes. In this 15 minute session for librarians, educators and parents, we’ll explore how to find hundreds of experiments to support student learning
Register at: https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/6816195469691/WN_vVehSfZPTe2G4p2jXSVcUA
Upcoming UDLib/SEARCH Encyclopedia Webinar Series
For continued support of online teaching and learning, we invite you to participate in 4 Britannica and World Book webinars in the coming weeks. Registration is free, and certification of attendance is available upon request. Please join us, and learn more about how the UDLib/SEARCH databases enhance online and hybrid education.
Title: Teacher Resources in World Book Online
Date: Tuesday, April 20 – 4:30EST
Description: World Book is not just about the kids, there are plenty of resources here for teachers too! With graphic organizers, lesson plans, and an entire site devoted to distance-learning our teacher tools are designed to help save you time.
Register at: https://attendee.
Title: Britannica School Basics – Public Webinar
Date: Tuesday, Apr 27 – 5:00 PM EST (Note: The registration page may say 4pm Central Time Zone)
Description: Learn how to best use Britannica School to support hybrid learning and incorporate digital content into your classroom or Library. Attendees will learn about special features, including informational text, expanded video and media content, and creating standards-aligned lesson plans with the lesson plan builder.
Register at: https://britannica.zoom.
Title: World Book Online – Support Tools for Elementary School
Date: Monday, May 3 – 4:30EST
Description: Join us for a hands-on look at how to incorporate World Book Online into lessons for Elementary students. Compare and contrast with World of Animals, try out our educational games, or dive into learning with hands-on activities & science projects. Bring books to life with eBooks read-aloud and built-in activities!
Register at: https://attendee.
Title: Support Parents through World Book Online (DE)
Date: Wednesday, May 12 – 4:30EST
Description: Are parents looking for educational resources or activities to use while kids are home? World Book has you covered! We’ll cover promotion of games, activities, and other disguised learning tools to break up the day and support learning at home. We have ready-made material for you to share via email, tuck in a take home folder, and more!
Register at: https://attendee.
Available through November 30, 2020: K-12 EBSCO Research Databases
UDLib/SEARCH is pleased to provide access to a large suite of EBSCO databases and ebooks covering a variety of topics at levels K-12 through November 30, 2020! In addition to providing articles, images, videos, and lesson plans, these databases include eBooks at the elementary, middle, and high school level.
Topics covered in the EBSCO trial include arts and literature, business and government, geography, health, history, science, math, and current events. These databases can be accessed on the UDLib/SEARCH Trial Databases Page.
Databases in the EBSCO Trial:
Explora Primary Schools, Middle Schools, and Secondary Schools
The Explora products include newspapers, eBooks, literary criticism, poetry, and education resources. this platform contains unique access to some of the top educational titles, such as Time, The Atlantic, Congressional Digest, and much more.
NoveList K-8 Plus
NoveList K-8 Plus provides read-alike recommendations specifically for younger readers. It helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests. Parents, teachers, and librarians can also find tools to teach with books and engage young readers.
NoveList Plus
NoveList Plus contains expert read-alike recommendations to help users find their next great read. Book reviews and reading lists are also included.
Literary Reference Center Plus
Literary Reference Center Plus covers all genres and time frames. It includes thousands of full-text poems, short stories, synopses, critical essays, literary journals, reference books and author biographies, plus lesson plans and literary study guides. It gives students a complete foundation of literary reference works.
Poetry & Short Story Reference Center
Poetry & Short Story Reference Center is a rich full-text database of hundreds of thousands of classic and contemporary poems, plus thousands of short stories, biographies, essays, lesson plans and learning guides. It also includes high-quality videos and audio recordings from the Academy of American Poets.
History Reference Center
History Reference Center includes content from peer-reviewed journals, reference books, encyclopedias and non-fiction books, biographies, primary source documents, images, 83+ hours of historical video, and more.
Points of View Reference Center
Points of View Reference Center includes content from leading political magazines, newspapers, radio and television news transcripts, primary source documents, and more.
Science Reference Center
Science Reference Center includes content from science periodicals, science reference books and encyclopedias, biographies of scientists, more than 2,000 science videos, as well as science lesson plans.