Molly Olney-Zide, Associate Librarian
University of Delaware Library
mollyoz@udel.edu
(302) 831-0196

Kaitlyn Tanis, Senior Assistant Librarian
University of Delaware Library
kltanis@udel.edu
(302) 831-1728

Please contact Molly or Kaitlyn if you would like to request a free online training session for yourself or the educators at your school. Please check the Schools page on the UDLib/SEARCH website to find your coordinator. We can discuss the ways that UDLib/SEARCH databases help educators create lesson plans that align with DOE standards and integrate with Schoology and Google Drive.  

Training sessions can be conducted in person at your school or online via Zoom.

UDLib/SEARCH Coordinators recently presented information about the Holocaust and Genocide Studies (House Bill 318) Research Guide at the Caesar Rodney T3 Expo.  We are scheduled to give presentations at the Capital School District I-5 Teaching and Learning Conference in March.  If you would like UDLib/SEARCH Coordinators to present at any of your school district events or meet with educators at your school to discuss ways that UDLib/SEARCH can support your teachers and students, please contact us.

HB 198:
Explore the UDLib/SEARCH Black History (House Bill 198) Research Guide.  This guide is intended to be used throughout the school year to support the teaching requirements of HB 198, but we would like to especially draw your attention to this guide during the month of February.  

PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next:
In celebration of Black History Month, we are excited to share a curated list of articles available in your PebbleGo Biographies and PebbleGo Next Biographies modules, focusing on influential Black figures. This is a wonderful opportunity to enrich your students' learning experience and honor the significant contributions of Black individuals throughout history. Please note that while this list is extensive, it is not exhaustive. 

Highlighted Biographies in PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next:
Because of the size of the list, we've included it in this Google Sheets workbook. Note that there are two sheets (toggle in bottom left), one for PebbleGo and one for PebbleGo Next.  Note that the chain link icon in each article (see screenshot) enables you to plug articles into any digital space for one-click access.

Britannica Academic will be updated on or around February 5th.  

Its appearance has been modernized to align with the contemporary designs of other Britannica platforms such as Britannica School.  The usability of its features has been fine-tuned to enhance the overall user experience.

This Britannica Newsletter details the enhancements.

February 7, 2024 @ 5pm ET

Black History Unfolded 

Dive deep into the vibrant heart of Black history this February! Our 30-minute hands-on experience empowers you to learn and curate your very own African-American Heritage Resource Packs. Transform your teaching and bring history to life—one pack at a time. Register now for this empowering educational experience! Attendance is open to all; Britannica School subscribers are strongly encouraged to join.

Registration: https://britannica.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IP71sVMpR1qpUtGKXEl0bw#/registration

March 7, 2024 @ 5pm ET

March Into Women's History

Step into a world of inspiration this March! Join our 30-minute interactive workshop to learn how to curate impactful Resource Packs. Actively create your first pack, brimming with tools that illuminate women's pivotal contributions. Create content that captures attention and enriches tomorrow's lesson. Take advantage of this chance to bring women's history to life in your classroom! Attendance is open to all; Britannica School subscribers are strongly encouraged to join. 

Registration: https://britannica.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_afJBiNU4QGuNWIepfd9qZQ#/registration

April 11, 2024 @ 5pm ET

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage

Join us this April to celebrate Hispanic Heritage in our dynamic 30-minute session. Engage in creating resource packs highlighting Hispanic and Latino Americans' critical contributions and rich history. These packs provide diverse, interactive ways for students to explore and appreciate this influential heritage, from reading and watching to hands-on activities. Embark on this cultural journey and enrich your teaching! Attendance is open to all; Britannica School subscribers are strongly encouraged to join.  

Registration: https://britannica.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qJqt4cGzS8ei8wYeznt6-w#/registration