|By Gale Staff | As fall transitions into the holiday season, students begin dreaming of winter break and spending time with loved ones. You can take this opportunity to spark discussions about Thanksgiving to connect students’ impatience for the holidays with lessons about how the traditions we take for granted came to be. To get … Read more
|By Gale Staff| Benjamin Banneker was born free in 1731 on a small tobacco farm in Maryland. Although his classroom education lasted only a short time, he continued learning on his own, relying on borrowed books and his diligence in observation to cultivate a lifelong study of mathematics and science. At a time when many … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Imagine receiving an alert on your phone that an earthquake has occurred hundreds of miles away from your home—so far, that you couldn’t feel it yourself, but now a tsunami may be heading toward your town. How would you respond? What immediate steps would you take to reach safety? World … Read more
|by Gale Staff| In today’s fast-moving digital landscape, staying current isn’t optional—it’s essential. That’s why Gale Presents: Udemy is built to deliver the most up-to-date, in-demand content at the speed of market change. Whether your patrons are upskilling for career advancement or exploring personal interests, they’ll find fresh, relevant courses that reflect what employers and industries are looking for … Read more
Schlager is a premier publisher that elucidates history and culture through primary sources. Gale is delighted to offer their frontlist, including 24 brand new and forthcoming titles.* (All are available for sale and presale via your Gale rep.) Among Schlager’s newest titles are six peer-reviewed history works—each of which aligns beautifully with their legacy Historic Documents, Milestone … Read more
|By Gale Staff| We’re excited to welcome two new interns to the Gale Academic Internship Program this fall: Kat and Ben! Both bring strong backgrounds in the humanities and a curiosity for how technology can enhance research and storytelling. Throughout the semester, they’ll be exploring archives, researching with Gale Digital Scholar Lab, and sharing creative … Read more
| By Chilton Staff | Winter’s coming—is your car ready? October Car Care Month reminds us to maintain our vehicles so they can be safe and dependable in cold-weather seasons. Car maintenance involves inspecting and refreshing vehicle components, like wipers and fluids. It’s preventive maintenance because it reduces the risk of breakdowns and repairs. Car … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Public librarians strive to deliver equitable learning opportunities across diverse communities. The right online learning platform lets them cater to the needs of people with a variety of goals, schedules, and backgrounds. How can you ensure language barriers don’t hinder your patrons’ access to valuable learning resources? Offer access to … Read more
Each generation has its iconic touchstones, creations that capture something in the zeitgeist, that speak to their audience in a way that both reflects and shapes the culture. Every once in a while, one of those will resonate with the next generation and even the next, although often what speaks to the younger audience will … Read more
Stress is meant to be temporary. The body reacts to a challenge with a surge of energy and focus, then settles back into balance once the challenge has passed. However, for one in two American adults who report living with chronic stress, it can seem like an endless cycle, where stress symptoms make everyday pressures … Read more