Honor Indigenous Peoples in Your Academic Library

| By Gale Staff | A diverse student body strengthens the overall college community. Emphasizing different cultures and perspectives on campus helps students become more curious, empathetic adults and promotes inclusivity for members of often underrepresented populations. For these valuable reasons, college libraries can develop programming for, and share resources about, First Nations individuals for … Read more

New Titles for Gale OneFile, August 2023

| By Gale Staff | Gale Academic OneFile Gale General OneFile Gale OneFile: Educator’s Reference Complete Gale OneFile: Health and Medicine Gale OneFile: News Gale OneFile: High School Edition Gale OneFile: Informe Académico

Create a More Inclusive Classroom

| By Gale Staff | Diversity in the classroom is undeniably valuable. Students who learn and grow alongside people from different backgrounds become more empathetic and successful working adults. But the word “inclusivity” takes that idea a step further. Global diversity and inclusion strategist Andrés Tapia famously said, “Diversity is a mix, and inclusion is … Read more

Commemorate LGBTQ+ Rights on Campus

| By Gale Staff | This October, transform your college library into a positive space for sharing information about LGBTQ+ heroes and their stories. LGBTQ+ History Month highlights the historical achievements of LGBTQ+ people and serves as a call to action for equal rights and social justice reforms. While sharing many of its values and … Read more

Sparking Students’ Interest in Atomic History

| By Elizabeth Mohn | The blockbuster hit movie Oppenheimer made headlines throughout the United States when it premiered to large audiences and a great deal of media attention in July 2023. The movie is a biopic of scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer, who is best known for his work helping to develop the world’s first atomic bomb. … Read more

Honor Our Veterans in Your Elementary Classroom

| By Gale Staff | There are many ways to observe Veterans Day. Stores and services offer veteran discounts, veteran-owned businesses receive a boost in support, politicians give meaningful speeches of gratitude, and people around the country thank those in their lives who served in the military. This year, teachers can do their part by … Read more

Gravitational Waves Ripple and Roll across the Fabric of Spacetime

| By K. Lee Lerner | Spacetime describes a universe where the tangible and traditional dimensions of space (e.g., length, width, and height) fuse with a dimension of time to create a four-dimensional universe. Since Albert Einstein advanced his theories of special and general relativity more than a century ago, spacetime has become a foundational … Read more

Find Ways to Appreciate Our Teachers

| By Gale Staff | Teachers deserve our appreciation throughout the year. They help children grow emotionally, develop lifelong friendships, and learn essential skills for future professional success. Most adults still fondly remember the teachers from their childhood who inspired and encouraged them. The past few years have been challenging for the education field and … Read more

August 2023 LibraryReads, Indie Next Picks, and Bestsellers

| By Thorndike Press Staff | Every month, LibraryReads shares the top ten books that librarians across the country love; the monthly Indie Next List compiles recommendations from knowledgeable U.S. independent booksellers. Many New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestsellers and bestselling authors are also releasing in large print this month. Thorndike Press is happy to share that the following titles … Read more