Title: American National Biography
Format: Online Subscription Service
Subjects: American history, Biographies
Location: https://www.anb.org
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Summary: Regularly updated biographies and detailed information about Americans of note.
Critical Evaluation: The biographies are detailed and well-organized, making research easy
Genre: Biography
Curriculum Ties: American history, biographies
Challenge Issues: Controversial Americans discussed
Challenge Issue Resources (for usage in a challenge situation):
- Active listening to the patron
- Library Selection Policy
- Rationale explaining why the item was chosen for the collection
- Reconsideration form (as a last resort)
- National Council of Teachers of English “Right to Read”
- Reviews
- ALA Strategies and Tips for Dealing with Challenges to Library Materials
- ALA Bill of Rights on Intellectual Freedom
- Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves. Materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation.
- Libraries should provide materials and information presenting all points of view on current and historical issues. Materials should not be proscribed or removed because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval.
Why Included: Wonderfully well-organized and detailed. It’s a must for students who are doing research projects.
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Title: CultureGrams
Format: Online Subscription Service
Subjects: Geography
Location: https://online.culturegrams.com/
Publisher: ProQuest
Summary: Constantly updated maps and almanac information.
Critical Evaluation: There are multiple levels of information from basic information about countries and states to more in-depth information about cultural norms, religion, and more. There is also a kids version, states version, provinces version (Canada) and world version.
Curriculum Ties: Geography, World Cultures
Challenge Issues: Religion and cultural information
Challenge Issue Resources (for usage in a challenge situation):
- Active listening to the patron
- Library Selection Policy
- Rationale explaining why the item was chosen for the collection
- Reconsideration form (as a last resort)
- National Council of Teachers of English “Right to Read”
- Reviews
- ALA Strategies and Tips for Dealing with Challenges to Library Materials
- ALA Bill of Rights on Intellectual Freedom
- Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves. Materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation.
- Libraries should provide materials and information presenting all points of view on current and historical issues. Materials should not be proscribed or removed because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval.
Why Included: This is an excellent source for geographical information and maps, like a live atlas and almanac.
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Title: Maps101
Format: Online Subscription Service
Subjects: Geography
Location: www.maps101.com
Publisher: Maps.com
Summary: Regularly updated maps, videos, lessons, animations, activities, and games that will teach map reading skills.
Critical Evaluation: While some of the games are aimed at younger audiences, the maps are more reliable than many online maps available and are designed to be printed and used for classrooms and students.
Curriculum Ties: Geography
Challenge Issue Resources (for usage in a challenge situation):
- Active listening to the patron
- Library Selection Policy
- Rationale explaining why the item was chosen for the collection
- Reconsideration form (as a last resort)
- National Council of Teachers of English “Right to Read”
- Reviews
- ALA Strategies and Tips for Dealing with Challenges to Library Materials
- ALA Bill of Rights on Intellectual Freedom
- Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves. Materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation.
- Libraries should provide materials and information presenting all points of view on current and historical issues. Materials should not be proscribed or removed because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval.Why Included: Good information and updated maps for geography lessons and research.
Why Included: Good information and updated maps for geography lessons and research.
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