| By Gale Staff | September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month! This is an exciting holiday for public libraries around the country. September is a chance to reach out to new members and take time to appreciate the full value your library brings to the community. In the late 1980s, William Bennett, who served … Read more
| By Gale Staff | With Gale Presents: Miss Humblebee’s Academy, libraries can offer young learners a supportive and comprehensive learning platform unlike any other online preschool program. This fun, inviting, and safe environment includes hundreds of online and offline activities to prepare children ages three to six for kindergarten proficiency. On May 31, 2023, … Read more
Books Worth Crowning! By Tamara Butler King Charles III assumed the British throne this May, and Thorndike presents titles worth their own book coronation. With several starred reviews and many accolades for each, this month’s offerings are worth their weight in gold. In the widely celebrated coming-of-age tale, The Rabbit Hutch: A Novel, readers become … Read more
| 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 | 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
The month of May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, but every month here at Gale we drop a new batch of notable names from the arts, literature, politics, and sciences into our landmark Gale In Context: Biography database. This May, celebrate the heritage of Asian American and Pacific Islander American people (AAPI) by catching … Read more
| By Gale Staff | The following tests will soon be added to the Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test Prep and Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep products: Medical/Nursing Content UpdatesThe following tests and other resources have also been updated with new or revised content: Updated MARC records will soon be added to the Gale … 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 Chilton Staff | Automakers recall tens of millions of vehicles each year. For peace of mind and to help keep my car ready to roll, I like to check ChiltonLibrary for recalls on my car. What’s a Recall? Automakers call vehicles back to the dealer for repair when there’s a safety concern or … Read more
| By Chilton Staff | Stop-and-go traffic is normal for Evelyn on her drive home after work. When one day she saw the engine coolant temperature warning light come on, she slowly made her way to the side of the road. But by the time she found a place to pull over, her car had … Read more