Trainings

Learn how to find Wisconsin newspapers from 2005 to 60 days ago (from 11-8-2022)

Learn how to search and navigate Archive of Wisconsin Newspapers.

Learn about BadgerLink's best bet resources for elementary school students, with priority given to those highlighted on the Elementary Resource Guide. Discover ways to put these resources into practice in your classroom and effectively share them with your students and educators. (Updated October 2025)

Learn about BadgerLink's best bet resources for high school students, with priority given to those highlighted on the High School Resource Guide. Discover ways to put these resources into practice in your classroom and effectively share them with your students and educators. (Updated March 2026)

Check out BadgerLink's best bet resources for K-12 English Language Arts, National History Day, Social Studies, and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics through BadgerLink resource guides, newly updated for 2024. Each guide is highlighted as well as ways to put these resources into practice in your classroom and effectively share them with your students and educators. (Updated October 2025)

Learn about BadgerLink's best bet resources for middle school students, with priority given to those highlighted on the Middle School Resource Guide.  Discover ways to put these resources into practice in your classroom and effectively share them with your students and educators. (Updated October 2025)

Do you work in a public library and don't know where to start with sharing BadgerLink resources with your library users? View this webinar to get started with the help of the Resource Guide for Public Libraries and prepare to be intrigued (but no longer overwhelmed) by all BadgerLink has to offer! (Updated October 2025)

Dedicated support tools for the BadgerLink subscription to Britannica resources.

Discover the all-new Britannica Escolar in this walkthrough of the redesigned, Spanish-language learning platform built to support students from Early Elementary through High School. Explore its modern, intuitive interface; expanded, culturally relevant content; and innovative tools that spark curiosity and strengthen multilingual learning.In this session, Britannica Education showcases how Britannica Escolar empowers educators to engage students with authentic Spanish-language resources, foster global awareness, and create more accessible, engaging learning experiences across grade levels. Get an inside look at what’s new, what’s improved, and how Britannica Escolar continues to evolve to support teachers and students everywhere.

From Britannica Education. Access Britannica-created training materials on Britannica Library like Guided Tour documents, Content Catalog, brochures, flyers and logos to download, print, and share. 

From Britannica Education. Access Britannica-created training materials on Britannica Library like Guided Tour documents, Content Catalog, Brochures, Scavenger Hunts, and logos to download, print, and share. 

Discover how Britannica School Resource Packs can be integrated into your classrooms by educators and students! Provided by Britannica Education's Chris Heintz on 10/21/2025.

Discover how Teach Britannica's Instructional Strategies, Bell Ringers, and Exit Tickets can be integrated into your classrooms through BadgerLink. Provided by Britannica Education's Chris Heintz on 10/14/2025. 

Discover how Lesson Minis and Graphic Organizers can be integrated into your classroom alongside Britannica School through BadgerLink. Provided by Britannica Education's Chris Heintz on 10/7/2025.

Discover updates to Britannica School's High level and learn about the new ASK Britannica AI feature! Provided by Britannica Education's Chris Heintz on 10/28/2025.

From Britannica Education. Access Britannica-created training materials like Getting Started Checklists, Guided Tour documents, Fact Sheets, Content Catalog, and flyers to download, print, and share. 

Dedicated support tools for the BadgerLink subscription to Gale's ChiltonLibrary

Many BadgerLink resources have a citation tool, making it easy to cite sources you find and use in your research, homework, presentations, and written communications.

Learn how to search for articles from Consumer Reports magazine and buying guide (Updated October 2025)

Learn how to search for articles in Consumer Reports Magazine

Learn about using Core Collections - Children's, Middle & Junior High, and Senior Collections

Learn how to find a publication title in most EBSCO resources

From EBSCO, a video that shows how to search and browse for publications using the EBSCO Publication Authority feature. Posted 8/14/2025.

Learn how to utilize basic search within EBSCO resources.

Ever wonder if a magazine is available to view online through BadgerLink FOR FREE? Want to view the current edition of the National Geographic, The Atlantic, or Time Magazine without hitting a paywall? Learn the best tips and tricks to viewing magazine articles in BadgerLink resources from many popular publications.

This tutorial demonstrates the features of the new EBSCOhost user interface, as seen when using resources such as Academic Search Premier, MasterFILE Complete, or Newspaper Source Plus.

Use this one-page flyer to learn how to use EBSCOhost resources with Google Classroom to share content with your students

Learn how to use Explora to find, save and distribute school library resources to your students using Google Classroom and Google Drive.

Learn how Elementary School users can search and browse the Explora interface, EBSCO’s search tool designed just for students in kindergarten through grade 5.

Learn how Middle and High School users can search and browse the Explora interface, EBSCO’s search tool designed just for students in secondary school.

Watch to learn how to find book reviews in trusted publications for library professionals in Library & Information Science Source. Read full text book reviews for all of your needs in collection development and readers' advisory. (Published 4/30/2025)

This webinar reviews collections and features of BadgerLink resource, HeritageQuest Online, a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources. (Updated October 2025)

Learn how to search and navigate HeritageQuest Online as well as find information about the full-text content permalinks, citations, and the copyright of this resource

Learn about content, search features, and updates to HeritageQuest Online

Many BadgerLink resources have a language translation tool, making it easy to change the resource's interface or an article's language with a click or two.

Learn how BadgerLink's For Library Staff page can get you started sharing and promoting BadgerLink resources at your public library. (Updated October 2025)

BadgerLink's For Library Staff page has all you need to get started sharing and promoting BadgerLink resources in your library and district. View this video whether brand new or for a refresher-- you might just find something new! (Updated October 2025)

Ever wonder if your local newspaper is available to view online through BadgerLink FOR FREE? Want to view today’s edition of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal or Washington Post without hitting a paywall? Learn the best tips and tricks to viewing newspaper articles in BadgerLink resources from both national and Wisconsin publications. (From October 2025)

Wisconsin Newspapers in BadgerLink Title List (Excel) Includes titles available in Archive of Wisconsin Newspapers, Newspapers.com Library Edition- World Collection and U.S. Newsstream.

Learn about using Newspapers.com Library Edition - World Collection

Learn how to search and navigate Newspapers.com Library Edition.

This video reviews three new sections of NoveList’s home page and the role each can provide to readers’ advisory.

This video is an overview of Points of View, an EBSCO database that presents multiple sides of an issue with a balance of rich content from all viewpoints. Points of View can help students and patrons develop persuasive arguments, better understand controversial issues, and sharpen analytical thinking skills. Key features of the database are covered and research examples for K-12 schools, colleges and universities showcased. 

Learn how to find primary sources in Newspapers.com Library Edition- World Collection & History Reference Center (created 9-27-2019, updated 11-2-2023)

Engage and inspire readers with resources that can be used both with patrons and behind the scenes. This video highlights ways to implement resources in youth services library programming as well as new tools to enhance diversity in your library collections. Learn about the Collection Analysis tools and ready-to-use resources for book clubs and story times, homework help features, and more. (From 2-20-2024)

Get excited about summer reading! View for a look at summer reading lists and programming ideas. Inspire independent reading with TeachingBooks resources that let the books and their authors speak for themselves. Explore summer reading lists for all ages. Engage readers with book trailers, Meet-the-Author recordings, and previews. Discover Like Books to enhance reader’s advisory. (From 2-3-2024)

TeachingBooks resources can help make program planning quick and easy with materials to support story times, book clubs, and more. Explore the wide array of book guides, activity kits, and digital resources that will empower readers both at the library and at home. Find new program inspiration and incorporate ready-to-use materials into existing programs for children and teens. (From 3-19-2024)

Make the most of your TeachingBooks access with tips and tricks for promoting the site to your library patrons. Explore resources that can be easily included in patron interactions and programs, increase staff awareness of time-saving tools, and bring reading to life in your community.

Whether in the classroom, the library, or at home, support the development of early literacy skills using TeachingBooks tools and resources. Discover titles that support fluency and complement instruction. Utilize printables and lessons to practice skill building. In this session you will learn how to use TeachingBooks to: Browse for books that reinforce phonics and phonological awareness instruction Engage beginner readers with games, book readings, and activities Find phonics printables and instructional routines, vocabulary templates and concept lessons

Explore TeachingBooks' time-saving tools and engaging resources for books that can build literacy connections across the curriculum and in any learning environment! Engage readers with author recordings, book trailers, book readings, and games. Extend learning with discussion guides, activities, ready-to-use and customizable lessons. Enrich learning by embedding resources and sharing ready-to-print bookmarks. Discover teaching ideas, standards connections, list-making and early literacy tools, Book Resumes, new graphic organizers, and more!

Find webinars, interactive tutorials, handouts, videos and more

Learn how to navigate ProQuest platform's basic search, the same interface as U.S. Newsstream.   

Learn how to find a publication title in U.S. Newsstream.