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Archive of Wisconsin Newspapers
Archive of Wisconsin Newspapers

Archive of Wisconsin Newspapers

Video Length: 20+ min
Learn how to find Wisconsin newspapers from 2005 to 60 days ago (from 11-8-2022)
BadgerLink & Copyright
BadgerLink & Copyright

BadgerLink & Copyright

Video Length: Less than 5 min
Learn about how can use content that you find in BadgerLink resources (from 5-30-2017)
BadgerLink Elementary Resources
BadgerLink Elementary Resources

BadgerLink's Elementary Resources

Video Length: 20+ min
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 2/5/2024).
BadgerLink Middle School Resources
BadgerLink Middle School Resources

BadgerLink's Middle School Resources

Video Length: 20+ min
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 2/5/2024).
Britannica's Spanish Resources
Britannica's Spanish Resources

Britannica Escolar and Moderna

Video Length: 20+ min
Learn about using Britannica Escolar and Britannica Moderna to find reliable information in Spanish. (from 5-13-2020)
Britannica Library: Fall 2024 Updates
Britannica Library: Fall 2024 Updates

Britannica Library: Fall 2024 Updates

Video Length: Less than 5 min
Get to know some of the new features in Britannica Library for the 2024-25 school year!
Britannica Library: Young Children and Fall 2024 Updates
Britannica Library: Young Children and Fall 2024 Updates

Britannica Library: NEW Young Children and Fall 2024 Updates

Video Length: 20+ min
BadgerLink and Britannica Education are happy to announce the introduction of a new product in the BadgerLink stable of resources - Britannica Library for Young Children! Watch this video to learn more about this new resource for your younger library patrons, as well as a quick look at new updates to the Children/Young Adult tiers of Britannica Library. Finally, we'll take a peek behind the curtain at Teach Britannica - a new resource with educational tools that can be used to strengthen library programs!
Britannica School: Fall 2024 Updates
Britannica School: Fall 2024 Updates

Britannica School: Fall 2024 Updates

Video Length: Less than 5 min
Get to know some of the new features in Britannica School for the 2024-25 school year! From streamlined article navigation to the launch of vibrant interactive media, this video showcases what’s next.
Britannica School: NEW Early Elementary and Fall 2024 Updates
Britannica School: NEW Early Elementary and Fall 2024 Updates

Britannica School: NEW Early Elementary and Fall 2024 Updates

Video Length: 20+ min
BadgerLink and Britannica Education are happy to announce the introduction of a new product in the BadgerLink stable of resources - Britannica School Early Elementary! Watch this video to learn more about this new resource for students in grades pre-K through 2, as well as a quick look at new updates to the Elementary and Middle tiers of Britannica School. Finally, take a peek behind the curtain at Teach Britannica - a new resource coming soon to help bridge the gap between Britannica resources and classroom instruction!
Business Searching Interface
Business Searching Interface

Business Source Premier

Video Length: Less than 5 min
Learn how to use the Business Searching Interface, which searches Business Source Premier, Regional Business News and Newswires.
Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports

Video Length: 20+ min
Learn how to search for articles from Consumer Reports magazine and buying guide (from 11-15-2022)
Core Collections
Core Collections

Core Collections

Video Length: Less than 5 min
Learn about using Core Collections - Children's, Middle & Junior High, and Senior Collections
Searching for Magazines in BadgerLink Resources
Searching for Magazines in BadgerLink Resources

EBSCO Resources: Searching for Magazines

Video Length: 20+ min
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.
Searching in EBSCOhost
Searching in EBSCOhost

EBSCO Resources: Searching in new EBSCOhost

Video Length: Less than 5 min
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.
watch Explora for Educators: Using Google Classroom and Google Drive video

Explora for Educators: Using Google Classroom and Google Drive

Video Length: Less than 3 min
Learn how to use Explora to find, save and distribute school library resources to your students using Google Classroom and Google Drive.
Explora for Elementary
Explora for Elementary

Explora for Elementary

Video Length: Less than 3 min
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.
watch Explora for Middle & High Schools video

Explora for Middle & High Schools

Video Length: Less than 3 min
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.
Explora with EBSCO Publication Finder
Explora with EBSCO Publication Finder

Explora with EBSCO Publication Finder

Video Length: 20+ min
View to explore the new Explora, EBSCO’s interface designed to support student research and classroom instruction. Looking for a particular journal, eBook, magazine, or newspaper? The new Publication Finder feature in BadgerLink resource, Explora for Everyone, is also highlighted to more easily find publications in BadgerLink’s EBSCO resources.
HeritageQuest Online Training
HeritageQuest Online Training

HeritageQuest Online

Video Length: 20+ min
This webinar reviews collections and features of BadgerLink resource, HeritageQuest Online, a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources. (From 05-23-23)
Library Staff Page for Public Librarians
Library Staff Page for Public Librarians

Library Staff Page for Public Librarians

Video Length: 20+ min
Learn how BadgerLink's For Library Staff page can get you started sharing and promoting BadgerLink resources at your public library.
BadgerLink's Library Staff Page for School Librarians
BadgerLink's Library Staff Page for School Librarians

Library Staff Page for School Librarians

Video Length: 20+ min
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!  
Searching for Newspapers in BadgerLink Resources
Searching for Newspapers in BadgerLink Resources

Newspaper Resources: Searching for Newspaper Titles

Video Length: 20+ min
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 2-14-2023)
Newspapers.com
Newspapers.com

Newspapers.com Library Edition- World Collection

Video Length: Less than 5 min
Learn about using Newspapers.com Library Edition - World Collection
NoveList
NoveList

NoveList

Video Length: 20+ min
Learn about using NoveList to find recommendations and book reviews of fiction books based on genre and terms of appeal (from 5-12-2020)
NoveList and NoveList K-8 training
NoveList and NoveList K-8 training

NoveList and NoveList K-8

Video Length: 20+ min
Find book recommendations and reviews of fiction titles for all ages based on genre and terms of appeal with BadgerLink resources, NoveList and NoveList K-8. (From 5-16-2023)
NoveList K-8
NoveList K-8

NoveList K-8

Video Length: 20+ min
Learn about using NoveList K-8 to find recommendations and book reviews of fiction books for younger audiences (from 5-20-2020)

Points of View Reference Source

Video Length: 20+ min
The video linked below provides an overview of Points of View Reference Center, an EBSCO database that presents multiple sides of an issue with a balance of rich content from all viewpoints. Points of View Reference Center 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 are showcased. 
Primary Sources
Primary Sources

Primary Sources

Video Length: Less than 5 min
Learn how to find primary sources in Newspapers.com Library Edition- World Collection & History Reference Center (created 9-27-2019, updated 11-2-2023)
Using TeachingBooks at the Public Library
Using TeachingBooks at the Public Library

TeachingBooks For Libraries

Video Length: 20+ min
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)
Plan for Summer Reading with TeachingBooks for Libraries
Plan for Summer Reading with TeachingBooks for Libraries

TeachingBooks for Libraries: Plan for Summer Reading

Video Length: 20+ min
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 for Libraries: Planning Public Library Programs
TeachingBooks for Libraries: Planning Public Library Programs

TeachingBooks For Libraries: Planning Public Library Programs

Video Length: 20+ min
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)
TeachingBooks' Diverse Books Toolkit
TeachingBooks' Diverse Books Toolkit

TeachingBooks: Diverse Books Toolkit

Video Length: 20+ min
Learn how to navigate and utilize Diverse Books Toolkit in TeachingBooks resource, including; Search for diverse books by culture, subject, grade level, and genre. Find original interviews with diverse authors and illustrators. Discover award winning titles and book lists, while creating your own lists. Learn how to use the Collection Analysis Tool and generate reports for your own collection development needs.  (From 8-19-2020)
BadgerLink Training Engage and Excite Readers with TeachingBooks
BadgerLink Training Engage and Excite Readers with TeachingBooks

TeachingBooks: Engage and Excite Readers

Video Length: 20+ min
This video is a hands-on, interactive workshop to discover online resources that deepen connections to books. Easily engage readers, support families, and empower colleagues with sharing tools designed for you. Work time is given to explore and discover ways to implement TeachingBooks resources into any learning environment. You will leave with your own custom lists and resources to support book selection and instruction. (from 2-28-2023)
TeachingBooks: Enhance Instruction
TeachingBooks: Enhance Instruction

TeachingBooks: Enhance Instruction

Video Length: 20+ min
Explore videos and recordings with authors, lessons, book trailers, vocabulary lists, and more. Discover resources that will expand the experience readers have with diverse books. Watch this video to learn about text complexity tools to meet readers where they are while deepening connections with authors. (from 3-7-2023)
ProQuest Basic Search
ProQuest Basic Search

U.S. Newsstream

Video Length: Less than 3 min
Learn how to navigate ProQuest platform's basic search, the same interface as U.S. Newsstream.   
Updated K-12 Subject Area Resource Guides
Updated K-12 Subject Area Resource Guides

Updated K-12 Subject Area Resource Guides

Video Length: 20+ min
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. (From 3-12-2024)