Posted on May 12, 2016
By Kelly Torpey
“…when I was a children’s librarian, that was about 1940, boys particularly asked where were the books about kids like us, and there weren’t any at that time. So when I finally told myself if I was going to write I should sit down and start writing, well, I expected to write about the maturing of a sensitive girl but I found I didn’t have anything to say on the subject, and so I thought about those boys who wanted books about kids like us….”
Posted on May 9, 2016
When Dedham Public Library realized the time had come to replace both its 19th century main library and early 20th century branch, the primary question was, where is the best place to construct a new library to meet the needs of our 21st century patrons?
Read moreData-Driven Decision Making Ideally Locates New Library Construction
Posted on May 5, 2016
By Debra Kirby
There are only so many variations a fitness instructor can use to keep things fresh in an indoor cycling class (aka spinning class). This editorial manager by day, spinning instructor by very early morning, has found the perfect way to keep her students interested and alert — the daily quiz! Fortunately for me, through the wealth of information available in the Gale databases our team produces, I am never at a loss for material! Here are a few questions and answers I’ve used to keep my students on their toes in recent 6:00 am classes:
Q: What organization was the precursor to the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)?
A: The Office of Strategic Services (OSS), established in 1942 (U.S. History In Context)
Q: What country is the native home to lemurs?
A: Madagascar, an island off the southeast coast of Africa (Science In Context)
Q: Who standardized level measurement in cooking?
A: Fannie Farmer (Biography In Context)
Q: What famous poet was known as the Belle of Amherst and what actress portrayed her in the play of the same title?
A: Emily Dickinson & Julie Harris (Artemis Literary Sources)
Posted on May 5, 2016
You may remember last year when we published a blog about Samantha Cole’s editorial in Fast Company magazine. Since it’s National Small Business Week, we thought it would be the perfect opportunity to make sure you’re not missing out on an opportunity to leverage the gift of free advertising. Keep reading; it’s not too late.
Cole’s article, “Who Needs Business School? The Hidden Startup Resources at your Local Library,” perfectly tells the value story of public libraries and specifically, how you support local entrepreneurs and foster economic growth. Do you ever read or hear something and think to yourself, “I couldn’t have said it better myself!”? This is one of those moments. What Cole has explained about libraries—and how she has explained it—is evidence-based and right on point.
Read moreDo You Keep Your Library’s Business Resources Hidden?
Posted on May 3rd, 2016
We’re having a good week at Thorndike, and this news is also good for libraries – and all readers who appreciate the ease of access that large print provides. Here’s what we’re excited about:
Our editorial staff is thrilled, as we continue our quest to put the BEST titles in the best (most accessible to all) format in readers’ hands as quickly as possible. (BEST titles in the best format?? TOP titles? Don’t want to use Best twice.
Posted on May 2, 2016
By Kristina Massari
Advocacy on behalf of libraries is at the core of everything we do at Gale – from our My Library Story website and our support for Library of the Year, to making sure the buses are running at ALA meetings and beyond.
We’re proud to support libraries and the ALA by participating in this year’s National Library Legislative Day (May 2-3). Our representatives are meeting with legislators and staff on Capitol Hill to discuss the important issues affecting local libraries and to rally for federal support. We’re also proud to sponsor two first time National Library Legislative Day attendees from our home state of Michigan.
Read moreGale Supports Libraries During National Library Legislative Day
Posted April 25, 2016
by: Meghan C. Olivier
The 2016 CODiE Awards, presented by the Software & Information Industry Associations (SIIA), have recognized three products from Gale, a part of Cengage Learning:
Read moreGale Products Named Finalists for 2016 SIIA CODiE Awards
Posted on April 22, 2016
By Traci Cothran
Have you heard of it? It’s Autism Awareness Month – the Cairo Tower in Egypt, the Empire State Building in the US, City Hall in Tel Aviv, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, and many other buildings around the world were bathed in the color blue on April 2 to raise global awareness of Autism.
So what do you know about this disorder? Are you up on the latest medical developments? No? Then grab that mouse and start looking in our Gale products for the answers!
Here are a few bits to pique your interest:
Posted on April 21, 2016
Guided by a five-person advisory board of distinguished scholars, examine what life was like during the twentieth century under totalitarian rule with Histories of Everyday Life in Totalitarian Regimes, 1st Ed. This set spans multiple disciplines and holds a wealth of information for various college courses as well as high school teachers encouraging the analysis of primary and secondary sources.
This title review was recently published by Choice Reviews Online. Read what they had to say!
Posted April 20, 2016
By Livi Stanford
Originally published in the Daily Commercial
TAVARES, FL — Crystal Siblag lost her father at age 10.The event crippled her. She found it hard to focus on her studies. “My mom remarried when I was 16 and I took that hard,” Siblag said.
As a result, she did not graduate high school — a decision that affected her in numerous ways. But it was not until 15 years later that the decision came back to haunt her.
When Crystal’s husband was having a conversation with her son, Hunter, he informed him in passing that his mother did not graduate high school.
Hunter, in disbelief, had to directly confront his mother on the issue.
When Crystal faced her son to confirm her husband’s statement, she knew it was not a reality she wanted to live with for the rest of her life.
“I wanted to improve,” she said.
Read moreNew library program can earn students a high school diploma