Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD, is a longtime subscriber of Firsthand (formerly Vault Campus) and a Historically Black College/University (HBCU). In this case study, Seana T. Coulter, M.Ed., NCC,... read more →

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “expat”? Is it maybe a white American or European living abroad, probably for a handful of years... read more →

As academic librarians, we are going into the Fall semester still navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. We and many of our students have gone through additional traumatic events this past year... read more →

Who are the people behind the biggest breakthroughs and discoveries in science today? What inspired them to take the actions they did to get to where they are? Young people... read more →

It's called a “comfort zone” for a reason. Everyday tasks and familiar skills are comfortable. By implication, learning is difficult. You have to adapt to new practices and learn new... read more →

As an academic health science librarian who started a new job during the pandemic, I realize the importance of onboarding. As I once wrote, “Onboarding is a continuous process of... read more →

During the COVID-19 pandemic, I have seen an increase in webinars, which has been great for my professional development. Webinars are defined as “a live online educational presentation during which... read more →

Over the past year, 97% of students studying for a bachelor’s degree ended up in some form of online and remote learning. That’s a lot! It has been a rollercoaster... read more →

Good leadership is the key to a successful new teacher onboarding program or process. I believe that new teacher onboarding should be no different than in any business. According to... read more →

While each department, office, and community on campus might provide very different services and fill different roles, the needs of individuals within these groups for materials to help them grow... read more →

Distance learning is something a lot of people have been pushed into due to the coronavirus pandemic. But online learning from home shouldn’t be something people dread. Virtual reality (VR)... read more →

During this global pandemic, many of us are trying to balance work life and home life. Medical librarians are experts who are a necessary component of medical research. Also, they... read more →