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| By K. Lee Lerner | Viruses are constantly undergoing mutation. Genetic mutations, most commonly a set of multiple mutations, produce different viral strains or variants. As we begin 2022, nearing the start of the third year of a global pandemic, the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19 disease, is spreading rapidly … Read more
| By Gale Staff | “Access to diverse collections encourages self-determination and growth for unique individuals who are seen, valued, and reflected in their surroundings.”1 Stark County District Library (Canton, Ohio) Libraries around the world are strengthening coverage of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in their collections. Gale is too—we’ve been doing it for a … Read more
| By Carol Brennan | Comedian Betty White enjoyed one of the longest careers in American television. A popular variety-show host in the 1950s and formidable regular on game shows in the decade that followed, White was also revered for the impeccable comic timing she showed on The Mary Tyler Moore Show in the mid-1970s. … Read more
| By Sarah Robertson | Native American literature reflects the culture, history, and contemporary issues of the people who are Indigenous to what is now the United States. A study of the genre serves to debunk stereotypes and the concept of Native Americans as a monolithic group rather than a diverse group of peoples. Incorporating … Read more
| By Megan Graewingholt, Social Sciences & Government Documents Librarian at California State University, Fullerton – Pollak Library | The one-year mark of the attack on the U.S. Capitol is a milestone that’s an important reminder of the critical role primary sources play in helping us understand historical events. As Social Sciences and Government Documents … Read more
| By Carol Brennan | The loss of Black feminist writer bell hooks on December 15, 2021, elicited effusive tributes to her incandescent prose and unapologetically radical vision of a better world. The author of more than 30 books, hooks—who preferred the lowercase spelling of her pen name—is best known for her treatise Ain’t I … Read more
While January can find folks counting calories, there’s no need to curb readers’ appetites for big servings of tempting titles. Our January large print picks are five delicious tales that explore maternal ties, intriguing lives, and “what if” scenarios. From a “love letter to mothers and grandmothers” (Fight Night) to an “homage to horror and … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Live January 1, 2022—New Content, Accessibility Enhancements & Upgrades to VisualCV Resumé Tool The following tests will soon be added to the Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test Prep, Gale Presents: Peterson’s Career Prep, and Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep products: Medical/Nursing HESI Exam Prep Paramedic Exam Prep CDA (Certified … Read more
| By Anne Nagrant, Senior Customer Success Manager | Gale Analytics: Tip of the Month Harness the power of Gale Analytics: Community Insights to identify who needs to get a library card! Instead of sending a generic message out to a huge audience, use the filters within the dashboard to select a subset of nonpatron … Read more
| By Jessica Bomarito, Product Manager, Literature | A key mission of the Product team at Gale is to expand the possibilities of research, whether through content, tools, or discoverability. Over the years this mission has made visible the experiences of diverse groups, as evidenced by primary source resources like The Archives of Sexuality and … Read more