Two titles were named Outstanding Reference Sources for 2010 by the American Library Association’s Reference and User Services Association (RUSA).

Encyclopedia of Environmental Ethics and Philosophy and Encyclopedia of Modern China were among the eleven sources selected by RUSA for this honor.

Encyclopedia of Modern China also received the American Library Association’s Dartmouth Medal Honorable Mention.

It certainly is an honor to be recognized among the best reference publications in the industry.

To learn more about these publications –

 Encyclopedia of Modern China: http://www.gale.cengage.com/servlet/ItemDetailServlet?region=9&imprint=000&titleCode=S193&cf=p&type=4&id=233777

Encyclopedia of Environmental Ethics and Philosophy: http://www.gale.cengage.com/servlet/ItemDetailServlet?region=9&imprint=000&titleCode=M362&cf=p&type=4&id=234954

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• Share the link with us on Twitter using the hashtags #alamw10 and #gale
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It’s just that simple to enter to win $2,000.

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The contest starts now, so whether you’re able stop by and visit us at ALA or not, you can be part of the conversation in any number of ways:

• Post a video to your favorite sharing site
• Join the discussion on Gale’s Facebook Fan page
• Speak out on Twitter using the #alamw10 and #gale hashtags
• Grab a phrase from any Gale rep at booth #1732 and tweet using hashtags #alamw10 and #gale
• Create and share a presentation via Slideshare (or similar online tool)
• Write a post on your own blog
• Visit Gale at booth #1732 to speak out on camera

After you speak out, simply:

• Share the link with us on Twitter using the hashtags #alamw10 and #gale
• Reply to a message from @GaleCengage with contact information

It’s just that simple to enter to win $2,000.

For more information, download the official contest rules.

In this newly created role, Stephen is responsible for leading efforts to strengthen Gale’s position as an experience-based products/solutions partner.  He will focus on increasing outreach, advocacy work, and our customers’ awareness of Gale as a library partner.  He will also be responsible for identifying emerging technologies and techniques that can be incorporated into Gale’s products to enhance the user’s experience and expand the role of our library partners.

To read the full news release visit www.gale.com/pressroom .

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