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Discovering Dynamic Tales: How Digital Archives and Tools Transform History into Engaging Narratives
| By Dr. Bequita Pegram | In addition to teaching U.S. history and digital storytelling, I host a podcast called “D.O.P.E. Conversations.” I do it for one very important reason: to invite theorists and researchers to break down their research in a way that grassroots efforts can use. Sometimes scholars lose focus of the idea … Read more
Happy National One Cent Day: So What Could a Penny Buy You 100 Years Ago?
| By Melissa Rayner | Why is everyone so hung up on April Fool’s Day, when there’s actually a far more fascinating pseudo-holiday happening today? That’s right, people; it’s National One Cent Day, so get excited! Okay, a penny won’t buy you much these days, except maybe good luck if you were to find one and … Read more
Healthy Resolutions
| By Brenda Wilmoth Lerner, RN | By this time of year, most well-intentioned resolutions made for the New Year have already been abandoned. Research shows that only about six percent of people in the United States, and about nine percent of people in the United Kingdom, who make New Year resolutions keep them throughout … Read more
5 Ways to Maximize Your Community College Library’s Impact
| By Gale Staff | From new technologies to budget constraints, community colleges face constantly evolving academic landscapes. How can you maximize your library’s impact in the face of ongoing challenges? Implement practical strategies to stay adaptable and resourceful. In our latest American Libraries live webinar, three experts shared their personal experiences adapting, transforming, and … Read more
9 Things that Make Libraries Great
| By Gale Staff | “The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library.” — Albert Einstein Albert knew. And many people today know. Libraries are amazing resources, community assets, and treasure troves of knowledge. But what makes them so amazing? Here are nine things we think make libraries … Read more
Shine a Spotlight on Gale Literature: LitFinder for National Poetry Month
| By Gale Staff | Filipino writer F. Sionil José once remarked, “Poetry is emotion, passion, love, grief—everything that is human. It is not for zombies by zombies.” Poetry captures the full range of human experience, but studying its deeper layers—historical milieu, cultural influences, and linguistic choices—requires the right set of tools. Established in 1996 … Read more
The Irish in the American Civil War
| By Tara Atterberry | I’ve had an interest in Irish history ever since I fell in love with the music of Irish singer Sinead O’Connor as a teen. Thirty years later, she’s still my favorite. O’Connor’s voice is beautiful and haunting in her contemporary songs, but even more so when she covers traditional Irish … Read more
Looking Back at 100 Years of Gillette Advertisements
| By Kevin Kohls | In 2019, Gillette razors made waves with a new ad that addressed toxic masculinity through the frame of Gillette’s past advertisements. The ad brought forth passionate responses from those who support it as well as those who rebuke the message. With memorable taglines like “The Best a Man Can Get,” … Read more
Deliver More Value for Less with Gale eBooks’ Award-Winning Titles
The demands on today’s academic libraries are greater than ever. Students need tools that fit their lives—flexible, affordable, and available whenever and wherever they study. Thankfully, Gale eBooks addresses both. Let’s take a look at some of the features that make Gale eBooks a cost-effective solution uniquely poised to break down learning barriers and drive … Read more