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Discover the Voices of Mariachi on International Mariachi Week

|By Gale Staff| Emotional vocals, bright trumpets, expressive violins, and the booming bass of the guitarron define mariachi music—a genre that students have likely heard of, but may not understand. International Mariachi Week lands April 19–26, 2026, offering the perfect opportunity to explore this vibrant and heartfelt music style.  With Gale In Context: Biography, students can … Read more

Continued Accessibility Improvements Coming to Gale in March 2026

|By Gale Staff| You may have noticed changes to your Gale resources in 2026, and we are continuing to make our resources more inclusive and accessible for all users. In March, we are introducing updates that improve navigation, search functionality, and admin preferences. These are part of our ongoing updates toward compliance of key platform features … Read more

Explore the History and Legacy of Vimy Ridge with Gale In Context: Canada

|By Gale Staff| On April 9, 1917, 100,000 Canadian troops stormed Vimy Ridge, a heavily defended German position in northern France. After three days of grueling fighting, Canadian troops succeeded where British and French forces had failed, and took back the ridge. More than just a military success, the Battle of Vimy Ridge represented the … Read more

Celebrate the Cornhusker State on National Nebraska Day

Nebraska might be best known for its sweeping plains and farmland, which make up 90% of the state, but there’s so much more to the Cornhusker State than cows and corn. Take advantage of National Nebraska Day on April 5 to uncover the pioneering Nebraskan spirit. Using Gale In Context: U.S. History, you’ll find resources … Read more

National MS Week: Understanding MS and Supporting Those Who Live with It

|By Gale Staff| This year, National MS Awareness Week runs from March 8–14, shining a light on a disease that affects nearly 1 million Americans. For those living with MS, or multiple sclerosis, and the family and friends who support them, this week is an opportunity to raise awareness and highlight the importance of research, … Read more

ChiltonLibrary Updates with the World’s Bestselling Brand

|By Chilton Staff| Toyota was the world’s bestselling car brand in 2025i and there are tens of millions of Toyota, Lexus, and Scion vehicles currently on the road in the U.S. All of them will require maintenance and repairs at some point. Recently, ChiltonLibrary updated its automotive knowledgebase with data direct from Toyota Motor Company. … Read more

Gale Exclusive on Arte Público eBooks

Arte Público Press (University of Houston) is the oldest and most accomplished publisher of contemporary and recovered literature by U.S. Hispanic authors. Gale is delighted to partner with Arte Público to digitize ten of their acclaimed titles, which appear exclusively on the Gale eBooks platform. Further, one of the digitized titles, Recovering The U.S Hispanic … Read more

Updated: New and Improved Accessibility Features Coming to Gale in 2026

We at Gale are committed to making Gale resources more inclusive and accessible for all users. This month, we’ve introduced updates that improve usability, meet accessibility standards, and enhance the overall experience. We have recently completed an audit of our products and are striving for compliance of key platform features by April 2026. As part … Read more