The month of May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, but every month here at Gale we drop a new batch of notable names from the arts, literature, politics, and sciences into our landmark Gale In Context: Biography database. This May, celebrate the heritage of Asian American and Pacific Islander American people (AAPI) by catching … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Modern-day Cinco de Mayo—at least as it’s often celebrated in the United States—is a day to get together with friends, gather in the temperate spring sunshine, and perhaps have a few margaritas. While undoubtedly an enjoyable event, Cinco de Mayo is a critical date in Mexican American history: May 5, … Read more
| By Aimee Heavener, Marketing Manager, Gale | As a mother of three teenagers, I see how tumultuous adolescence is daily. Likewise, as a former high school educator, I know the pressures students feel from their classes, extracurriculars, post-graduation plans, social lives, social media, and so much more. A strong foundation of social and emotional … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Higher education institutions play a significant role in the U.S. economy and the American ethos. To many, attending college is a vital right of passage; universities serve as a catalyst for adulthood and help their attendees achieve their career goals. And a college degree opens doors and provides opportunities. On … Read more
| By Gale Staff | With the end of the spring semester looming, librarians can begin preparing for the start of summer. And what better way to kick off the season than by celebrating Pride Month? Taking place in June, Pride Month is a celebratory observation of LGBTQ+ accomplishments, culture, struggles, and injustices. The celebration … Read more
| By Gale Staff | A recent article published in The New Yorker remarks on the startling decline of humanities majors. Aspiring book lovers, philosophers, and writers are instead enrolling in coursework for business or computer science. In the past decade, Ohio State’s number of humanities graduates declined by nearly half. Most major universities, whether … Read more
| By Gale Staff | The following tests will soon be added to the Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test Prep and Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep products: Medical/Nursing Content UpdatesThe following tests and other resources have also been updated with new or revised content: Updated MARC records will soon be added to the Gale … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Banner Image: Martingale, Hawser. Tales of the Ocean, and Essays for the Forecastle: Containing Matters and Incidents Humorous, Pathetic, Romantic and Sentimental: By Hawser Martingale; Illustrated with Numerous Engravings . . . . Boston: S. N. Dickinson, 1841. American Fiction, 1774-1920. Harvard University’s Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library has 57 … Read more
Library Journal and Gale are pleased to announce the inaugural Libraries Defying the Odds award, created to help address the needs of public libraries in a continuously changing landscape. As libraries confront obstacles that range from natural disasters to inadequate infrastructure to intellectual freedom challenges, many have used creative problem-solving, activated community support, forged strong … Read more
| By Tara Blair, Graduate Student, Eastern Michigan University | For many, the month of May evokes images of flowers, end-of-year celebrations at school, Mother’s Day cards, and other excessively cheerful concepts. I guess it’s a little ironic that May was also chosen for National Mental Health Awareness Month, an observation that has the potential … Read more