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New Titles Added to the InfoTrac Collections in September 2016

October 6, 2016October 5, 2016

InfoTrac provides what 21st-century researchers expect: instant access to complete, up-to-date content. Put the world’s leading journals and reference sources at your users’ fingertips, with easy-to-use features and unique search tools enabling discovery. Not an InfoTrac customer and interested in learning more? Get started today. The titles below have been recently added and can be located … Read more

New Titles Added to the InfoTrac Collections in July 2016

August 9, 2016

The titles below have been recently added and can be located in the product using Basic or Advanced Search forms. Titles can be found via Browse Publications within two weeks. For complete coverage information please see the product title lists. Academic OneFile Acta Antiqua Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae (Akademiai Kiado) Print 0044-5975 Online 1588-2543 Peer-reviewed … Read more

New Titles Added to the InfoTrac Collections in May 2016

June 6, 2016June 3, 2016

Academic OneFile

Advances in Cognitive Psychology (University of Finance and Management in Warsaw) 1895-1171 Peer-reviewed
Epilepsy Research and Treatment (Hindawi Publishing Corp.) 2090-2972 Peer-reviewed
International Journal of Preventive Medicine (Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd.) 2008-7802 Peer-reviewed
Journal of Medical Signals & Sensors (Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd.) 2228-7477 Peer-reviewed
Journal of Open Research Software (Ubiquity Press Ltd.) 2049-9647 Peer-reviewed
Journal of Research in Medical Sciences (Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd.) 1735-1995 Peer-reviewed
Journal of Restorative Dentistry (Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd.) Peer-reviewed
Universal Research Journal of Dentistry (Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd.) 2249-9725 Peer-reviewed

Upgraded User-Focused Interface for Literature Criticism Online

June 11, 2018June 18, 2014

Literature Criticism Online library resource

“The interface is as attractive as its capabilities are impressive.” Charleston Advisor

We listened to your students and researchers and have launched a new and updated interface with added functionality for Literature Criticism Online (LCO).

Since this new interface first launched as an optional upgrade last summer, many libraries have enjoyed the benefits of the new platform. Based on the overwhelmingly positive feedback from customers and users, as of July 7, all libraries who have purchased LCO will be upgraded to the new experience.

Biography and Genealogy Master Index Gets a Facelift

February 26, 2018June 18, 2014

New Biography Genealogy Master Index Interface

In addition to a more modern look and feel for the interface, the Biography and Genealogy Master Index will include the following enhancements as of July 2:

Improved Search Tools and Results for Business Insights

February 26, 2018June 18, 2014

Gale’s Business Insights: Essentials and Business Insights: Global provide the tools that entrepreneurs and business professionals need to help their businesses adapt and thrive, and that business students need to remain aware of emerging trends. On June 20, these resources become even easier to use with new enhancements:

Improved Article Recommendation Comes to In Context

February 26, 2018June 18, 2014

The Gale In Context family of online solutions makes information discovery engaging, simple and fun. On July 2, the In Context experience will become even better with a new article recommendation feature, unique to Gale!

When a user is reading a reference article within any of the In Context resources listed below, this new feature highlights terms within the entry, and links those terms to additional relevant reference articles within the resource. Clicking on the link to related articles opens a separate tab or window containing the new content. Typically, related subjects or articles are found in sidebar navigation or require the user to execute separate queries. By embedding these related foundational articles throughout the reading experience, researchers can use this new tool to:

Mobile-Optimized Access to InfoTrac and PowerSearch Now Available

March 6, 2015June 18, 2014

Gale is pleased to announce the mobile optimization of all 57 InfoTrac resources, available June 19. The PowerSearch platform has also been optimized and can be used to deliver an ideal mobile research experience for InfoTrac resources, as well as GVRL eBooks and In Context content.

Mobile optimization minimizes the user’s need to resize, pan or scroll while reading and navigating. Using responsive design technology, Gale’s mobile interface automatically displays when users access any InfoTrac resource from their smartphone, whether they click into these resources directly through a library’s website, or through Gale’s free Access My Library app. No set up is required by libraries to enable this mobile display on smartphones.

The New GVRL: Online eBook Browsing and More

February 23, 2018June 18, 2014

While uptake on eBooks has been phenomenally fast around the world, many users still long to see book content displayed in a traditional book format. Readers like the sense of “place” they experience on the printed page, the comfort of a familiar layout, and the reading breaks afforded by page turns.

The book-like online reading experience is prevalent across popular reading platforms, and user expectations have now translated to research eBooks as well.

New Titles Added to the InfoTrac Collections in June 2014

February 26, 2018June 16, 2014