| By Gale Staff | At Gale, we continuously strive to improve our search experience for students, faculty, and librarians. For some time, we’ve heard that researchers want to quickly identify documents with original PDFs in search results. That’s why we’re pleased to announce that a PDF limiter is now part of the menu of … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Public libraries are increasingly at the center of workforce development efforts in their communities helping students, job seekers, and career changers build the skills and confidence they need to succeed. Now, one of the most comprehensive tools in this mission has earned top honors: Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career … Read more
| By Thorndike Staff | We’re excited to share that in September, Gale will be launching refreshed customer-facing websites, making it easier than ever to explore our products, find the information you need, and place orders. This update includes gale.com, gale.com/thorndike, and our international sites: gale.com/jp, gale.com/cn, gale.com/br, and gale.com/es. These redesigned sites will deliver … Read more
| By Jenna Ladouceur |This blog was originally posted by Peterson’s and is reposted here. Bridging the Gap Between Test Prep and Classroom Instruction With education changing as frequently as the seasons (probably even more so, let’s be honest), we know you’re doing your best to ensure students, fellow staff, and parents have everything they … Read more
| By Thorndike Staff | Congratulations to Catherine Macri, Library Director at Soldiers Memorial Library (SML), for winning the first annual Thorndike Press Champions of Large Print Scholarship! Created in partnership between Thorndike Press and the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL), this scholarship honors the profound impact that librarians can make with large … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Each month, people search for the term “breast cancer” more than 300,000 times. “Breast cancer symptoms” adds another 74,000 searches. The results, however, leave users stuck between extremes: dense, clinical pages that assume prior knowledge, or oversimplified content that omits key information. Public libraries can’t change the internet, but they … Read more
| By Gale Staff | From high-stakes exams to career planning, Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep equips students with trusted tools, expert guidance, and a clear path forward—building confidence, encouraging exploration, and helping them take meaningful steps toward the future. That’s why it continues to grow as a go-to resource for libraries supporting … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Mars has held a fascination for people since ancient times, and for centuries they’ve wondered, surmised, hoped, or feared that it was inhabited. Even telescopes didn’t resolve the issue completely. In fact, the pattern of straight lines that can be seen on the surface of Mars convinced astronomer Percival Lowell … Read more
| By Jenna Ladouceur |This blog was originally posted by Peterson’s and is reposted here. The Significance of Standardized Test Scores Beyond simple metrics and opportunity, standardized test scores are used for so much more—accountability, resource allocation, and identifying areas for improvement within a district. With an impact on school ratings and community perception, low … Read more
| By Gale Staff | In today’s rapidly evolving workforce, preparing students for real-world success requires more than traditional academic instruction. Career and Technical Education (CTE) offers a powerful, proven pathway to future readiness, yet it remains underutilized and underfunded in many school districts. As graduation goals shift to emphasize career readiness alongside academic achievement, … Read more