Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Pop Culture Universe...A Great Resource for Everyone!

It is hard to believe that school has been in session for two and a half months! At this point in the school year, things are definitely in full swing. Perhaps you or someone you know has a history term paper or a creative writing assignment to complete before semester’s end. If so, Pop Culture may be for you!

Pop Culture Universe is an authoritative digital library of information on American and world idols and ideas that we can all relate to. New technology, movies, TV, radio, music, comics, graphic novels, sports, pastimes, fads, fashions, fast food; you can find it all in Pop Culture Universe! One-stop, informative, at-a-glance overviews of pop culture from the 1920’s to the present are available.

Teachers will appreciate the lesson plans and professional reading that will help them to use pop culture in the classroom. Hundreds of photos are included that illustrate various aspects of pop culture. Not only is it fun and irresistible, it’s also a great way to engage students in reading, writing, and research!

You don’t have to be a teacher or student to enjoy the benefits of Pop Culture Universe. History buffs, playwrights, writers, set designers, and costume designers will find a treasure trove of information that will be useful in their crafts. There truly is something for everyone!

Pop Culture Universe can be accessed via our library website, www.myjcpl.org. Click on the link for Research Resources and then scroll through your options until you find the link for Pop Culture Universe. It’s another way JCPL strives to inform, enrich, and empower our diverse community!