| By Mark Mikula | Considered the patriarch of one of the most influential conservative families coming into power in the twentieth century, George H(erbert) W(alker) Bush died on November 30, 2018. His life was celebrated at his funeral by dignitaries, including the current president, Donald J. Trump, and former presidents Jimmy Carter, Barack Obama, … Read more
| By Traci Cothran | It was big news this week when scientist He Jiankui announced at the Second International Summit on Human Genome Editing that he’d “CRISPR’d” genes in embryos of twin girls. He claims he edited their genes to make them resistant to HIV, which their father contracted. While He said he was … Read more
| By Tara Blair | Thanksgiving—a holiday filled with food, family, giving thanks….and, well, more food. As one of the most anticipated meals of the year, Thanksgiving dinner is bound to leave the family with an abundance of leftovers. While the cold turkey sandwich is always a favorite go-to, Gale resources are here to show you … Read more
| By Matt Long, Gale Software Engineering Manager | When I hear the word professional, I usually think of that scene from that movie when Leonidas shouts to his small army of men asking them what their profession is. I’ve been developing software professionally for almost 20 years, and while it’s a far cry from … Read more
| By Traci Cothran | Ever heard of the Minnesota Starvation Experiment? I hadn’t either, until I saw the website of student Ella Hoch Robinson, the National History Day 2018 winner in the Juniors Individual Website category. It is a fact that during WWII, 100 conscientious objectors volunteered and were chosen for this year-long study … Read more
| By Catherine DiMercurio | The internet is flooding with tributes to Marvel Comics publisher Stan Lee. I think it’s safe to say, given his stature as a creator, that Lee was a superhero in his own right. With Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, he created the Marvel Universe, though it was Lee who would be … Read more
| By Gale Staff | As the men in your community forgo shaving for the month of November to bring awareness to men’s health issues, your library has the perfect resource to answer questions and shed light on these very serious topics. From authoritative information on prostate cancer to peer-reviewed journal articles on the latest … Read more
| By Andrea Henderson | In a New York Times opinion piece, sociologist Eric Klinenberg explored the critical place the public library plays in the social infrastructure of a society stating: “Libraries are the kinds of places where people with different backgrounds, passions, and interests can take part in a living democratic culture.”1 Gale is committed … Read more
| Sponsored by Gale and Library Journal | “Public libraries are uniquely equipped to support entrepreneurship as a driver of local economic health and ensure equal access to the foundation of entrepreneurial success.”1 Learn How to Connect with Your Business Community How can your library become an essential resource for budding entrepreneurs and established businesses alike? … Read more
| By Laura Avery | What’s the first thing you usually think of when November rolls around? Probably turkey dinner with all the trimmings, along with getting a jump on holiday shopping. However, November is also Native American Heritage Month, dedicated to recognize the contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of … Read more