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A Library Book That Changed My Life

September 19, 2016November 10, 2014

By Mary T. I had just begun to read when I visited the Adrian Public Library with my mother. I was a Greek/American little girl who loved books. The library had a table book sale, and I purchased a small book on Greek Mythology for 10 cents. That book changed my life. I learned my … Read more

Updates to National Geographic Products: ReadSpeaker text-to-speech technology added, Term Clusters upgraded, and more

May 23, 2018November 7, 2014

We are pleased to announce the release of the following enhancements to the National Geographic Virtual Library (NGVL) and National Geographic Kids. The following upgrades went live in both products on November 3, 2014:

Picture This: Your community’s photography interests covered

December 1, 2014November 6, 2014

By Tina Creguer

Jay, a young professional, has always been interested in photography. And now he finally has the time (sort of) and resources to pursue that interest more seriously. He’s done with taking photos on his iPhone and trying to pass them off as artistic works. Time to learn some real skills to make the most of his new digital camera. He has found some free how-to videos online, but wants more reliable and professional instruction. Where can he turn for expert resources?

More than 26 million people in the US participated in photography in 2010¹– with varying levels of expertise. With the lower cost of quality digital cameras making them more accessible than ever and the increasingly “photo-centric” nature of communications (especially with social media), this hobby is gathering steam.

Product Updates: New In Context content for 11/03/14

November 18, 2014November 5, 2014

Gale is continually updating and adding new content to our In Context products, ensuring that they offer timely, authoritative, useful information. The items below were added or updated during the week of November 3, 2014.

Libraries Add Economic Value to Local Communities

September 19, 2016November 5, 2014

By Ken D. The public library is a place of learning, a hub for educational resources, and a community center. Children discover new worlds as they’re read to, young adults learn new skills, and librarians assist patrons needing educational or business support. Not only have libraries historically proven to be beneficial to the areas they … Read more

Connecting Through Libraries

September 19, 2016November 5, 2014

By Kathy D. Growing up, I cannot remember a time when I didn’t go to the library once a week with my dad. As the youngest of 5, this was our special time. I would load up the maximum number of books I could have, and start reading before we even pulled into the driveway. … Read more

Home Base

September 19, 2016November 5, 2014

By Meredith H. From my kindergarten days through middle school, my family moved 11 times. I attended 8 different schools in 6 cities. Wherever we found ourselves, the place we visited first was always the closest public library. There, I found the companionship of old friends on the shelves as I struggled to make new … Read more

Special Libraries are, Well . . . Special

September 20, 2016November 5, 2014

By Jennifer M. I am the librarian for the Hartford Medical Society (HMS) Historical Library, located in the sub-basement of UConn Health in Farmington, CT. According to Wikipedia, a special library is “a term for a library that is neither an academic, school, public or national library. Special libraries include corporate libraries, law libraries, medical … Read more

School Libraries Matter to Our Students

January 13, 2017November 5, 2014

By Angela W. My students matter. At 7:00 a.m. every school day, I open up my school library to a line of over a dozen or so students gathering by the door. They are ready to start their day and their first stop after their locker is their school library before adventuring into the world … Read more

Celebrating Amelia Earhart with the National Geographic Society

August 17, 2015November 5, 2014

By Anne Marie Houppert

Amelia Earhart is in the news again amidst reports that wreckage originally discovered two decades ago does, indeed, belong to her missing plane. Rather than focus on the mystery of her disappearance, we’d like to celebrate this discovery by paying homage to the aviator’s many accomplishments.

For instance, did you know Amelia has a connection to the National Geographic Society? Not only was she awarded the Special Gold Medal by the Society, but she also authored a May 1935 National Geographic magazine article, “My Flight From Hawaii.” The article recounts her preparation for a solo flight from Honolulu to San Francisco, starting with the voyage from Los Angeles to Hawaii with her Lockheed secured on the aft tennis court of the ship Lurline—photos included! On January 11th, 1935, the weather conditions were deemed favorable enough and she took off: