“Oh you’re a librarian? I thought about doing that. What do you make?”
What do I MAKE?
Library Memories
By Judy S. I grew up in a very small town in Pennsylvania and our library was, of course, very small. My mother worked for the local doctor, but she also cleaned houses to make extra money. She also cleaned our town’s library on the weekend when it was closed. I can remember going with … Read more
Saturday Library Trips
By Cheryl M. When I was little, my mother would take me and my brothers and sisters to the library every Saturday to get 5 books. From the time I was 5 years old and allowed to get a library card, that was the highlight of my week. I loved it so much that I would … Read more
Committed to a Seamless Customer Experience: Gale Continues Partnership with YBP
By David Schroeter
Last week, EBSCO announced its acquisition of YBP Library Services. For years, YBP and its GOBI platform have been a valuable partner to Gale, part of Cengage Learning, providing access to both print and eBook titles as part of Gale’s GVRL, Gale Directory Library, and Literature Criticism Online programs.
We at Gale are devoted to providing our customers with the best ease of access and workflow models available, and because of this, our partnership with YBP will remain unchanged. This means that there will be no interruptions to service or changes in contracts, and you can continue using our resources the same way you always have.
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Volunteers Share Their Library Love Stories – And Their Time
By Jessica L.
The best part of my job is hearing what people love about the library! As the Volunteer Coordinator at the Cedar Rapids Public Library, I have interviewed over 200 volunteers in the past two years. One question I always ask is “What attracted you to volunteering at the library?” I love to hear the diverse answers our volunteers give. They want to give back to their community. They want to connect with others. They love the library and want to support its success. They love books. They remember coming to this library as a child. They love coming here with their kids. And on, and on, and on…
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New to Greencastle
By Keith D. My wife, Tammy, mother in law, Cathy, and myself recently moved just down the street from the Greencastle library. Cathy has Parkinsons and can no longer drive. We moved here so that she could have a social life independent of us. This has worked out quite well. She is involved in the … Read more
Fiction, Schmiction. How About Some Reality?
Some readers crave fiction. But a growing number of readers are hungry for nonfiction. In fact, a recent analysis of circulation data from libraries around the country revealed phenomenal growth of circulating nonfiction over the last 20 years. Why? Well, here are two possible reasons:
Product Updates: New Kids InfoBits Content
Gale is continually updating and adding new content to Kids InfoBits, ensuring that you and your students have access to the most timely, engaging, and authoritative information. The items below were added in February 2015.
In Other News: Greece & the EU
A look at a current news item through the lens of different titles available on GVRL.
By Michelle Eickmeyer
Ah, Santorini. The quintessential picture of Greece. Stark white building against lovely blue sea. Full disclosure: I’ve chosen this picture for partially selfish reasons. It is currently -8F (-22.2C) outside of the Gale office in Farmington Hills. I need this picture right now.
The History of Transcontinental Travel Part 2: Wheels and Wings
By Ryan Price
In October of 1893, General Roy Stone, a Civil War hero and roads advocate, was appointed to be in charge of the new Office of Road Inquiry (ORI) within the Department of Agriculture. With a budget of $10,000, ORI promoted new rural road development to serve the wagons, coaches, and bicycles on America’s dirt roads.
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