Marietta Jones

Stressing STEM Education to Increase Student Success

| By Elizabeth Mohn | New scientific discoveries and technological developments—such as advances in quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and space exploration—have captured headlines in the United States and around the world in recent months. These and other scientific and technological developments have highlighted the importance of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, as students … Read more

Discovering Hispanic Trailblazers

| By Carol Brennan | September 15 is the designated start of Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States. It’s an opportunity to discover how comprehensive a resource Gale In Context: Biography is for students, teachers, and lifelong learners. We’re honored to highlight some of the many fascinating trailblazers and emerging leaders from Latin America who’ve … Read more

Follow Digital Humanities Journeys at Every Experience Level

| By Gale Staff | With powerful data mining and visualization potential, digital humanities (DH) is expanding opportunities for enhanced research, teaching, and learning. Explore how three researchers—with varying degrees of experience using DH tools—developed new skills and made unexpected discoveries exploring the possibilities of DH. In 2022, Gale partnered with the American Society for … Read more

September 2023 Must-Haves

| By Tamara Butler | As summer winds down and cool fall days lie ahead, it’s time to snuggle up with a warm blanket and a pumpkin latte while becoming immersed in fictional worlds with captivating characters who face breakups, disappointments, chronic pain, substance abuse, and lost dreams while learning to forge new paths and … Read more

September 2023 LibraryReads, Indie Next Picks, and Bestsellers

| By Thorndike Press Staff | Every month, LibraryReads shares the top ten books that librarians across the country love; the monthly Indie Next List compiles recommendations from knowledgeable U.S. independent booksellers. Many New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestsellers and bestselling authors are also releasing in large print this month. Thorndike Press is happy to share that the following titles … Read more

ALA’s American Libraries Webinar: Education for Everyone

| By Gale Staff | What happens when you make continuing education and career growth more accessible? People realize they have the potential to transform their lives. If you’re eager to help adults in your community advance their education, upskill, and grow in their careers, join Gale and ALA’s American Libraries for a rich discussion with … Read more

The Verdict: ChiltonLibrary Is a Sound Investment

| By Chilton Staff | The verdict is in from Library Journal. This summer’s review praises ChiltonLibrary,1 saying that home mechanics will be delighted—that its automotive tools for labor estimating, recalls, and maintenance, along with its educational videos, animations, and Automotive Service Excellence quizzes, will appeal to a wide range of patrons. The reviewer describes … Read more