Tara Blair 
| By Gale Staff | Summertime is always bustling for public libraries. With school out of session and busy parents seeking ways to keep their families entertained, the library’s summer schedule plays a vital role in the community. This August, in honor of National Wellness Month, public librarians might consider weaving activities into their late … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Your young students are undoubtedly familiar with the basics of Independence Day in the United States. They’ve likely attended a fireworks show and have a general idea about our country’s Revolutionary War against Great Britain. Of course, for most Americans, the modern-day Fourth of July is a holiday defined by … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Nelson Mandela’s accolades are many—he was South Africa’s first Black president, he is a Nobel Peace Prize recipient, and he is a beacon for civil rights around the world. For these reasons and more, the United Nations General Assembly declared July 18 as Nelson Mandela International Day, an annual observation … Read more
| By Gale Staff | While the news cycle tends to highlight larger corporations and leaders of the industry, it’s the small businesses and the determined people who run them that are the unsung heroes of the U.S. economy. According to a 2021 report from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), small businesses account for … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Modern-day Cinco de Mayo—at least as it’s often celebrated in the United States—is a day to get together with friends, gather in the temperate spring sunshine, and perhaps have a few margaritas. While undoubtedly an enjoyable event, Cinco de Mayo is a critical date in Mexican American history: May 5, … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Higher education institutions play a significant role in the U.S. economy and the American ethos. To many, attending college is a vital right of passage; universities serve as a catalyst for adulthood and help their attendees achieve their career goals. And a college degree opens doors and provides opportunities. On … Read more
| By Gale Staff | A recent article published in The New Yorker remarks on the startling decline of humanities majors. Aspiring book lovers, philosophers, and writers are instead enrolling in coursework for business or computer science. In the past decade, Ohio State’s number of humanities graduates declined by nearly half. Most major universities, whether … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Banner Image: Martingale, Hawser. Tales of the Ocean, and Essays for the Forecastle: Containing Matters and Incidents Humorous, Pathetic, Romantic and Sentimental: By Hawser Martingale; Illustrated with Numerous Engravings . . . . Boston: S. N. Dickinson, 1841. American Fiction, 1774-1920. Harvard University’s Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library has 57 … Read more
Library Journal and Gale are pleased to announce the inaugural Libraries Defying the Odds award, created to help address the needs of public libraries in a continuously changing landscape. As libraries confront obstacles that range from natural disasters to inadequate infrastructure to intellectual freedom challenges, many have used creative problem-solving, activated community support, forged strong … Read more
| By Tara Blair, Graduate Student, Eastern Michigan University | For many, the month of May evokes images of flowers, end-of-year celebrations at school, Mother’s Day cards, and other excessively cheerful concepts. I guess it’s a little ironic that May was also chosen for National Mental Health Awareness Month, an observation that has the potential … Read more