| By Gale Staff | National Library Week is April 23-29, and what better time to honor the many contributions of public librarians? At Gale, we strive to create products that help elevate their hard work, but librarians are the ones who create the magic and instill a lifelong love of books in all of … Read more
| By Gale Staff | When we plan for special days in April, most of us think of Easter, Earth Day, or maybe even April Fool’s Day. But April is also Second Chance Month, a time when all of us are encouraged to consider ways we can better support formerly incarcerated people. According to last … Read more
| By Chilton Staff | According to the U.S. Census Bureau, about 22 percent of households have at least one member who speaks a language other than English at home1. With the ChiltonLibrary on-page ReadSpeaker accessibility tool, users can easily translate service manual text into more than 20 languages. In addition, the text-to-speech feature reads the … Read more
| By Gale Staff | People don’t often glorify public librarians. They can be quiet, helpful, and reliable, spotting you for the extra quarter you need for your printing fees or helping you prepare your summer vacation reading list. They organize story hours to entertain your kids. They curate a collection of books and media … Read more
| By Carol Brennan | Welcome to another fascinating tour of Gale In Context: Biography, your comprehensive source for researching topics for Women’s History Month! Our archives are not only full of solidly researched and informative essays on major names in the history of women’s achievements and activism but also thrillingly packed with thousands of … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Summer reading programs aren’t just for your youth patrons, they can be just as beneficial for adults. Sure, adults may not be as motivated by bookmarks and stickers, but that doesn’t mean they won’t respond enthusiastically to a summer reading challenge or book club. This summer, if you haven’t already, … Read more
| By Natalie Garrison, Southern Oklahoma Library System | A ceremony to recognize the first graduate from the Gale Presents: Excel Adult High School online program was held on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at the Healdton Community Library. This program is provided by the Southern Oklahoma Library System (SOLS) in partnership with Gale to provide … Read more
| By Gale Staff | The World Health Organization (WHO) was founded in 1948. To commemorate the establishment of this important global entity, we celebrate World Health Day on April 7. Each year, organizers select a theme to highlight certain areas of healthcare—this year, World Health Day will shine a light on nurses and midwives, … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Educators and librarians have an opportunity this March to not only observe Women’s History Month but to showcase female achievements in the fields in which women are underrepresented. By introducing these stories into different academic spaces, you can help inspire young learners who identify as female. Seeing people like themselves … Read more
| By Gale Staff | How can your library transform lives in your community? Connect your patrons to an accessible, award-winning high school completion program. Gale Presents: Excel Adult High School is a platinum winner in the 2023 Modern Library Awards (MLAs). Excel Adult High School allows libraries to give their adult patrons the opportunity … Read more