| By Gale Staff | We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of the Gale Product Menu (formerly known as the Gale Common Menu). On Friday, August 28, 2020, Gale customers will have the power to quickly identify and access all their Gale products through a completely reimagined and intuitive interface. Here’s what you can … Read more
| By Kristin Fust, Product Manager II, Gale | We’re happy to announce that APA 7 citations are now available in Gale products! This update replaces the APA 6 citations that were previously supported, giving users access to the most recent version of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. Citation options are accessible … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Unconscious bias is all around us, though we don’t often realize it. Gail Tolstoi-Miller, CEO of Consultnetworx and Udemy instructor, writes, “An unconscious bias is when incorrect and often biased judgments about people occur due to stereotyping. These types of biases are so ingrained in our culture and society they often … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Students around the world have been challenged in unforeseen ways in 2020. Now, as they embark on a new school year in various environments, the need to be engaged and connected is undeniable. Educators, parents, grandparents – all are invited to participate in Global Read Aloud 2020, a free resource … Read more
| By Gale Staff | No doubt your readers represent a range of ethnicities, races, beliefs, cultures, and experiences. Are your shelves stocked with a selection of titles to engage them – allowing them the comfort of finding representation while also encouraging them to walk in someone else’s shoes? Our October picks explore the journeys … Read more
| By Kristen Dorsch & Michelle Lee | LGBTQIA+ Literature for Students (LGBTQIA+LfS), Volume 1—the second in Gale’s new line of For Students special editions—is now available! It includes 14 entries on novels, poems, short stories, and dramas that have never before been covered in For Students. Entries include works from tried-and-true authors, such as … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Introducing Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test Prep In early fall, Testing and Education Reference Center will have a new name, Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test Prep, to tie in the partnership of Gale and Peterson’s—two trusted brands in the field of education and learning. Like Testing and Education Reference Center, Gale Presents: … Read more
| By Gale Staff | ICYMI: 2020 Enhancements Recent updates have expanded the test-taking platform and career tools available within Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test Prep, formerly Testing and Education Reference Center. Test-Taking Experience Improvements Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test Prep has integrated Desire2Learn, an online learning platform and recognized brand in the learning management system space. … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Have you ever thought you have an enormous amount of data but don’t know how to organize or use it? What about target marketing? Is it possible to create awareness based on your patrons’ usage data? And if it is, how would your patrons remain anonymous? In this 45-minute webinar, … Read more
Gale Analytics: Tip of the Month | By Lisa Novohatski, Analytics Consultant | The Experian Mosaic Segmentation Portal has been updated! To access the new portal, Gale Analytics users can still log in at the same URL, but it will display the fresh, new Segmentation Portal. While there are many tools available through this portal … Read more