| Vicki Gordon, education sales consultant, striving reader, Thorndike Press | Large print for the win Among all the skills students need to succeed in school and in life, reading is the most essential and has the potential to be the most enriching. During this learn-at-home time, teachers encourage parents to support and promote their … Read more
Gale Analytics: Tip of the Month | By Lisa Novohatski, Analytics Consultant | Gale Analytics: Community Insights displays data on several tabs, visualizing data in different ways. First, we have the patron measures tab giving important information on demographics and the Experian Mosaic segments that are most prominent in the service area and patron base. … Read more
| By Phil Faust | Full disclosure: I work for Gale and have been developing products for more than a decade now. This background and awareness of the resources libraries offer from Gale and other providers is probably my greatest advantage during this pandemic. I’m one of those people who knows that the library is much like … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Gritty, authentic, and filled with larger-than-life personalities, Westerns remain a perennial favorite of readers. Five Star Publishing, proud of its history of providing engaging narratives and characters, is pleased to announce that seven of its titles have been recognized as 2020 Spur Award-Winners and Finalists from the Western Writers of … Read more
| Lindsey Gervais, Digital Pedagogy Specialist, Gale | How do libraries adapt their internal and external processes in the virtual space? What are the major things to consider when creating a virtual reference center at public libraries and schools in the midst of these stressful times? In partnership with the American Library Association (ALA), we … Read more
| By Klaudia Janek, MLIS, School Librarian, International Academy, Bloomfield Hills, MI | Are you feeling overwhelmed with suddenly being thrown into homeschooling and the online learning world? I am! As a high school librarian, most of my days are spent with high school resources and working with high school students on research and finding the … Read more
| By Gale Staff | April showers bring May flowers; that said, we’ve got a bountiful selection of books to delight your readers! Boozy adventures in assisted living. The debauchery and dedication of baseball’s spring training. Flea market finds that bring more than bargains. And an inspiring memoir of an Appalachian upbringing with strong-willed women. … Read more
| Lindsey Gervais, Digital Pedagogy Specialist, Gale | While everyone is just trying to get through the challenging conditions created by the COVID-19 pandemic and adjust as best they can for now, no one will want all of their hard work to be thrown away come fall. In the spirit of “let no good crisis … Read more
| By Andrea Drouillard | I recently visited a local art gallery with a dynamic social justice mission. One way they’ve actualized their social justice mission is by sharing their beautiful space with artists, musicians, and writers. The exhibit I saw was called 19th Amendment at 100 and was sponsored by the Women’s Caucus for … Read more
| Lindsey Gervais, Digital Pedagogy Specialist, Gale | Developing an online course can be a daunting task, let alone transitioning online midway through the semester. It can also be frustrating to know you’re removing that face-to-face interaction with students. This is especially important if you exude a particular personality or tone they’re well acquainted with … Read more