Sponsered by the Annenberg Foundation, this education multimedia site devotes itself to the professional development of K-12 teachers. Many programs also offer instruction for students and viewers at home, with videos that exemplify excellent teaching.
The EdLib Report
COVID support from SAGE videos
Since preservice teachers cannot go into the schools to do field work and observe teachers in the classroom the SAGE videos collection in education can allow students to observe through videos. This collection which is only available for the next 90 days, …Continue Reading
Virtual Library Services
From the USF Libraries: We’ve been trying to avoid adding to the avalanche of email as USF adapts to the COVID-19 situation, but we have not been idle. The USF Libraries have prepared a “Continuity of Library Services” website at https://guides.lib.usf.edu/continuity to assist you …Continue Reading
Returning or Renewing USF Library Materials
Returning Materials If you have books, DVDs, CDs, or similar materials that need to be returned to the USF Libraries, you may use the book returns to do so. The return date will be back-dated when the USF Libraries reopen for business. …Continue Reading
Virtual Research Assistance from USF Libraries
Research assistance is available online weekdays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. using University-approved tools (Blackboard Collaborate Ultra or Teams). You may also contact the library for questions or research assistance using the Ask-A-Librarian link below. You can obtain assistance online through …Continue Reading
Streaming Media: Do We Lease or Do we Own?
Guest Post from Carol Ann Davis, Assistant Dean of USF Libraries There has been some confusion about the streaming media collections in the library, so we are here to set the record straight! First of all…Did we cancel funding for Kanopy? No, …Continue Reading
Smithsonian Releases 2.8 Million Images into Public Domain
In a stunning announcement, the Smithsonian Institution is releasing 2.8 million of its images into public domain. The dedicated search portal includes “data and material from all 19 Smithsonian museums, nine research centers, libraries, archives, and the National Zoo. In addition, they …Continue Reading
Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week
Commissioned by the Association of Research Libraries, Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week from February 24-28 is “designed to highlight and promote fair use/fair dealing, to explain these concepts and to celebrate successful stories. This downloadable Fair Use Fundamentals infographic explains what fair use …Continue Reading