We could use your help: Redesigning your library’s second most valuable Web site

We’re updating the Gale Virtual Reference Library Web site to improve the way you explore new eBook titles and put you in touch with necessary information quicker, easier and more efficiently. We could use your help.

You’ve chosen resources available through the Gale Virtual Reference Library as a way to offer rich, relevant information to students and patrons online. A revamped Web site will do the same for you as our platform grows in the months to come.

Keep tabs on growing list of titles and publishers

Each week, between 50-100 eReference titles are added to Gale Virtual Reference Library−by the end of this calendar year, the platform will include more than 5,000. More than half of the titles we’ve added are the result of partnerships with other publishers. Through continued expansion of our partnerships and new agreements yet-to-be signed, we expect to double this number over the next year.

As the number of titles available on our industry-leading eBook platform continues to climb, we’d like to ensure that you have the development tools to help you find reference essentials for your collection.

A better site to serve your needs

An updated gale.com/gvrl will let you sort through new offerings in a logical way to identify the eBooks best suited to your reference collection. Features might include:

• Log in to view title recommendations based on your unique purchase history
• Learn how other libraries are building their collections
• Perform advanced searches by subject category and subcategory and filter results (currency, readership level, awards) for a refined and very detailed view
• And much more

Will you help?

We are seeking librarians to participate as advisory board members−to provide insight that will assist us as we develop the site and offer input on everything from searching to navigation and design as we proceed.

Advisors don’t necessarily have to browse and shop online in order to participate. The time commitment will not be significant but interested parties should be prepared for an initial interview to help define the overall user experience, followed potentially by a few short surveys to define additional features and functionality.

E-mail to sign up or learn more