Academic

New Edition: Gale Encyclopedia of Emerging Diseases

| By Brenda Wilmoth Lerner | In today’s globalized world, the recognition of emerging diseases and their impacts has never been more important. Just as the second edition of The Gale Encyclopedia of Emerging Diseases is ready for publication, people throughout the world are entering the fourth year of a global pandemic caused by the … Read more

Product Update: Early Arabic Printed Books from the British Library

| By Gale Staff | Starting next month, users will be able to engage with the rare and unique material in Early Arabic Printed Books from the British Library in new ways when the platform is upgraded to a new experience. Based on the culmination of years of research and firsthand feedback from faculty members, … Read more

Gale Academic OneFile: Find Unbiased Resources on U.S. Voting

The internet has never been so divisive, and college educators and librarians are finding it more challenging to ensure researchers use credible and impartial resources. It’s far too easy to stumble upon misrepresented facts, biased opinions, and misinformation disguised as news. While media literacy is a popular topic during major elections, there’s no need to … Read more

Celebrating Black Science Fiction Writers

|By Jennifer Stock| Science Fiction Day is January 2, 2023. This day marks the birth of famed science fiction writer Isaac Asimov and honors the history of the genre and its creators. Sci-fi is a rich genre dealing with science and technology and the effects of these advancements on human existence. Science fiction authors explore … Read more

Expand Students’ Economic View into Emerging Markets

|By Gale Staff| How can you give students a better view of the global economy? Ensure they’re connected to resources that cover both mature and emerging markets around the world. The recently published second edition of the Encyclopedia of Emerging Markets provides profiles, maps, and macroeconomic data on the world’s currently identified emerging markets. What … Read more

Tutankhamun Centenary 1922-2022: Celebrations & Investigations

| By Dr. Sarah Ketchley, Senior Digital Humanities Specialist | This November, I was fortunate to join the team of Dr. Donald P. Ryan’s Pacific Lutheran University Valley of the Kings project on the West Bank in Luxor, Egypt, whose focus during the 2022 dig season was tomb clearance and accessibility work. My visit coincided … Read more

Changes Coming Soon to Gale World Scholar: Latin America and the Caribbean

| By Gale Staff | Does your institution have access to Gale World Scholar: Latin America and the Caribbean? Upcoming changes to the platform will help organize available content and upgrade the user experience. Currently, Gale World Scholar: Latin America and the Caribbean is available in two parts—a digital archive that covers the historical primary … Read more