The demands on today’s academic libraries are greater than ever. Students need tools that fit their lives—flexible, affordable, and available whenever and wherever they study.
Thankfully, Gale eBooks addresses both.
Let’s take a look at some of the features that make Gale eBooks a cost-effective solution uniquely poised to break down learning barriers and drive down costs—and 10 of the award-winning titles you can share with your campus community.
One Platform, Unlimited Learning
With the average cost of college and tuition per year reaching $1,220 at public four-year institutions, students with limited budgets turn to their campus library for course content. However, limited print availability can leave students waiting for access, especially during peak times like midterms or finals.
You can use Gale eBooks to provide 24/7, campuswide access to the same pioneering resources. Purchasing titles through your Gale eBooks subscription gives the entire campus community immediate access to the content—no wait lists or reserve copies necessary.
Accessibility Tools for Diverse Learners
Gale eBooks accessibility tools adapt academic materials to students’ needs, allowing them to tailor the learning experience to their abilities and preferences.
- ReadSpeaker’s text-to-speech functionality allows students to listen to content and modify playback speed.
- Visual adjustments create a more comfortable reading experience. This includes alternate fonts, font size; letter, line, and word spacing; and four color contrast options.
- More than 50 translation options allow learners to work in their preferred language.
Enhanced Research Across the Entire Gale Ecosystem
Your library’s Gale eBooks collection integrates with the broader Gale ecosystem for a unified research environment that allows users to effortlessly switch between eBooks and complementary database resources. For example, a student researching women’s roles in media can begin with Women in Popular Culture: The Evolution of Women’s Roles in American Entertainment and access related journal articles in Gale Academic OneFile—all without leaving the platform.
An Award-Winning Collection at Your Fingertips
We’re proud to offer thousands of titles through Gale eBooks, ranging from elementary level through postgraduate. We encourage you to explore our entire library, including our large print collection from Thorndike Press.
Americans at War: Eyewitness Accounts from the American Revolution to the 21st Century
Subject: History | Topic: American History | Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Award: 2019 RUSA Outstanding Reference Sources
Americans at War provides a collection of firsthand combat experiences from the Revolutionary War to modern conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Personal accounts from oral history archives offer an intimate view of the realities of war. At the same time, essays and timelines contextualize compelling primary sources from officers and enlisted soldiers.
American Presidents
Subject: Biography and Genealogy | Topic: Biography | Publisher: Salem Press | 9th Grade–College Level
Award: 2023 ALA Dartmouth Honorable Mention for Outstanding Reference Title
“Each essay provides a fundamental overview of the president’s rise to power and the story of their campaign. Essays describe the subject’s term in office, highlighting the challenges they faced and their accomplishments while serving.”. —CHOICE
What defines a presidency? This title examines the lives and legacies of every chief executive from George Washington to Joe Biden, providing insights into the triumphs, failures, and controversies that defined each administration. The text is enriched with sidebars highlighting first ladies and vice presidents for a comprehensive portrait of presidential history.
Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories in American History
Subject: History | Topic: American History | Publisher: ABC-CLIO | 9th Grade–College Level
Award: 2020 RUSA Outstanding Reference Sources
Catastrophic events like the Civil War and the 9/11 terror attacks often give rise to conspiracy theories—narratives that offer simple, secretive explanations for complex realities. This text examines how organizations real and fictitious, from the CIA to the Illuminati, become scapegoats imagined to be working behind the scenes. Conspiracies explores why these theories resonate—particularly with marginalized communities—and how conspiracy thinking shapes public perception and policy.
Cooking Through History: A Worldwide Encyclopedia of Food with Menus and Recipes
Subject: History | Topic: International Cooking | Publisher: Greenwood Publishing Group | 9th Grade–College Level
Award: 2023 RUSA Outstanding Reference Sources
The history of cooking is the story of humanity itself, shaped by each era’s resources, technologies, and traditions. Across a two-volume set, readers will discover the culinary traditions of civilizations from antiquity to modern times, with historical overviews, recipes, timelines, and detailed accounts of food preparation and eating habits. This title is an excellent resource for history and anthropological courses, offering tangible insight to diverse cultures through cuisine.
Defining Documents in American History: US Involvement in the Middle East
Subject: History | Topic: Military History | Publisher: Salem Press | 9th Grade–College Level
Award: 2021 RUSA Best Historical Materials
Covering three centuries of U.S.-Middle East involvement, this two-volume set is organized into six sections—Defense of National Interests, Arms and Weapons of Mass Destruction, Covert Operations, Terrorism, Political Regimes, and Fundamentalist Organizations. Each section centers around key documents that give readers a behind-the-scenes look at the complicated relationship between the United States and the Middle East.
Digital Literacy: Skills and Strategies
Subject: Science & Technology | Topic: Computing & Information Technology | Publisher: Salem Press | 9th Grade–College Level
Award: 2023 CHOICE Editor’s Top 75 Community College Resources
“This book provides valuable information for curricula or libraries focusing on digital tools or culture. Articles are organized encyclopedically: minimally, each of the 174 entries includes an introduction, background history, and parallel references. The work offers a glossary, an extensive index and a bibliography, and a 125-page “Digital Literacy Appendix” packed with statistics and reports”. —CHOICE
As technology transforms how we live, work, and communicate, we need to develop key critical thinking skills to adapt to those changes. Digital Literacy demystifies topics like data management, cybercrime, and coding, while providing practical skills to equip learners with the tools they need to thrive in an increasingly interconnected, ever-evolving digital world.
Epidemics and Pandemics: From Ancient Plagues to Modern-Day Threats
Subject: Medical | Topic: Medical History | Publisher: Greenwood Publishing Group | 9th Grade–College Level
Award: 2022 RUSA Outstanding Reference Sources
Disease outbreaks have long acted as catalysts for social, economic, and political change, reshaping societies in unique and surprising ways. Epidemics and Pandemics traces the phenomenon in two volumes. Volume 1 introduces the science of epidemics, focusing on modern challenges like global travel and antibiotic resistance. Volume 2 dives into detailed case studies, tracing the course and consequences of significant pandemics.
Notable Writers of the American West & the Native American Experience
Subject: Literature | Topic: Literary Criticism | Publisher: Salem Press | 9th Grade–College Level
Award: 2023 CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title
“Entries include historical and contemporary Native Americans from many regions, not only the West, along with other writers with connections to the shifting boundaries of the US frontier. Entries are organized alphabetically, so readers will find the indexes at the end of the book helpful for searching by time period, genre, or subject (including tribes)”. —CHOICE
This collection explores the literary voices that have shaped the mythology and reality of the American West, from frontier narratives to Indigenous perspectives on history, identity, and justice. In-depth essays discuss the works and lives of more than 100 writers—both Native and non-Native—and include comprehensive biographical overviews and lists of major works across all genres.
Voting and Political Representation in America: Issues and Trends
Subject: History | Topic: American History | Publisher: ABC-CLIO | 9th Grade–College Level
Award: 2021 RUSA Outstanding Reference Sources
Is the average American well-represented in Washington, D.C.? That’s the question set out by Voting and Political Representation in America. This textbook seeks to understand how America’s diverse population translates to the halls of power across a range of demographics. Further, it showcases the complexities of voting in modern America, addressing contentious topics like voting rights, election laws, and voter suppression.
Women in Popular Culture: The Evolution of Women’s Roles in American Entertainment
Subject: Social Science/Sociology | Topic: Women’s Studies | Publisher: Greenwood Publishing Group | College Level
Award: 2024 RUSA Outstanding Reference Sources
Women’s roles in entertainment have long been a battleground for representation and change. This title analyzes the topic across thematic chapters covering womanhood, the domestic sphere, work, and marriage. Within each chapter, these themes give context to the stories of more than 300 trailblazing women, illustrating how their contributions have shaped the entertainment industry. As a companion piece, it also includes a chronology of notable achievements.
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These 10 titles are just a small example of the breadth and depth of resources available through Gale eBooks. With more than 15,000 academic titles, built-in accessibility features, and a competitively-priced model allowing unlimited, simultaneous access, the platform redefines how libraries serve their communities.
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