Help Your Community Prepare for the 2024 Tax Season

| By Gale Staff | The public library is a hub for stories, fun children’s activities, and community building. At the same time, libraries provide valuable municipal and educational resources—including tax assistance. The 2024 tax season officially begins on January 23, when the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will begin accepting and processing tax returns. Around … Read more

Bridge the Gap between Libraries and Curriculum

| By Meghan Moulton, Education Sales Consultant | When I left the classroom in 2021 after a decade as a special education teacher and coordinator, it was one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever made. I became an educator because I felt called to ensure that every child who passed through my classroom knew what … Read more

Product Update: Gale OneFile December 2023

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ChiltonLibrary Updates Jeep, Dodge, Ram, and Chrysler

| By Chilton Staff | In 2021, a new auto company was born when Fiat Chrysler merged with Peugeot SA. The following year, the giant corporation became the fourth-largest automaker in the world, after Toyota, Volkswagen, and Hyundai. It’s a constellation of 14 automotive brands with roots that go back to the beginning of the … Read more

Provide Vital Context for the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

| By Gale Staff | The repercussions of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine are monumental. While American students face little of the war’s tangible consequences in their daily lives, some have family members impacted by the disruption and violence, while others may feel anxiety from the conflict’s frequent news coverage. Teachers play a … Read more

It’s College Decision Time. What Can I Do to Support My Seniors?

| By Joel Meredith, Course Lecturer, Purdue University | Many of us remember our senior year of high school as a time of excitement. Graduation is the culmination of years of learning and self-discovery and a major rite of passage. Deciding on what college to attend is often part of that excitement. For many, however, … Read more

Empower Aspiring Small-Business Owners

| By Gale Staff | According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 20% of new businesses fail within the first two years. This number increases to 45% by year five—that’s nearly one in two! Still, many new ventures prosper. With 50/50 odds, it seems like a coin flip determines business success. But what really makes … Read more

Teaching about Chronic Illness and Its Effects

| By Elizabeth Mohn | Chronic illnesses are long-lasting illnesses that require ongoing treatment and management. Chronic illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are leading causes of death and poor health outcomes in the United States. Millions of Americans have or know someone who has one or more of these illnesses, making chronic … Read more