Hi Jenny & CASL Folks,

CLC has a few alternatives to CultureGrams. I’ve included a summary of each database. Login using your CLC username and password to learn more about the company, database, pricing, and contact information.

·         FactCite

·         Mackin

·         World Trade Press

Countries and Culture from FactCite. INCLUDED IN: K-8 Bundle; Middle/High Bundle; Social Studies Bundle and can be purchased seperately; FactCite Complete Profiles on the countries of the world. Includes extended histories, fast facts, images, economics, foreign affairs, daily life and culture. Also includes a curated list of websites for each country to aid students in their research. Introductory material is appropriate for students in grades 4 and up. More detailed information appeals to students in higher grades. Supports Model UN.

Country Reports from Mackin. Established in 1997 and entirely online, CountryReports offers more than 35,000 pages of unique, culturally rich content on the countries of the world. Its cultural, historical and statistical information has proven to be valuable to students, parents, teachers and researchers alike. Explore customs and cultures, photos, history, geography, national symbols, economy, population demographics, government, and current events for each country.

ABC World Culture from World Trade Press. Covers 175 countries with topics including greetings and courtesies, gift giving, holidays, superstitions and folklore, history, media, women in culture and business, national cuisine, recipes, sports, stereotypes, maps, flags, religion, and more.

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Julie

Julie Yulo-Medeiros | Member Relations Manager

Connecticut Library Consortium

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From: CASL-L <casl-l-bounces+jyulo=ctlibrarians.org@mylist.net> On Behalf Of Jenny Lussier via CASL-L
Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 10:34 AM
To: Cathy Andronik <cathyandronik@yahoo.com>
Cc: casl list serv <casl-l@mylist.net>
Subject: Re: [CASL-L] Culturegrams access question

Thanks Cathy - that's what I thought, but just wanted to be sure in case I missed it somehow. 

Jenny

On Wed, Nov 19, 2025 at 10:27 AM Cathy Andronik <cathyandronik@yahoo.com> wrote:

Pretty sure it's a subscription--and well worth the money.  I don't think the state ever included it.

Cathy Andronik
(Retired, Brien McMahon HS)

On Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 10:16:29 AM EST, Jenny Lussier via CASL-L <casl-l@mylist.net> wrote:

Good morning! 

Is Culturegrams a product that needs to be purchased or is it something we have access to through the state library resources? 

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Thank you - Jenny

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