| By Gale Staff | Public libraries have long been champions of lifelong learning, and now they can expand their impact with Gale Presents: GetSetUp—a dynamic online platform designed specifically for older adults. This engaging resource offers live and on-demand interactive classes led by peers, covering everything from technology and wellness to travel and creative pursuits. … Read more
| By Gale Staff | As communities grow and change, libraries have an opportunity to evolve alongside them, meeting the needs of all patrons at every stage of life. While early literacy and youth programming remain foundational, many libraries are beginning to explore new ways to support an increasing and vibrant population: older adults. Adults … Read more
| By Gale Staff | May is National Older Americans Month, a time to recognize, celebrate, and support the contributions and potential of adults aged 55 and older. Make your library the heart of celebration in your community by offering activities that promote health, wellness, creativity, and lifelong learning for older adults. Gale Presents: GetSetUp … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Public libraries are always evolving, and librarians play an essential role as connectors, educators, and champions for equitable access. Where can libraries make a significant impact today? Serving your community’s growing population of aging adults, many who are eager to learn new things, make social connections, and build digital confidence. … Read more
| By Brenda Wilmoth Lerner, RN | In what may be one of the most passionate (or imprudent) examples of dedication to science in recent years, a researcher in Brazil stepped on one species of the country’s most venomous snakes more than 4,000 times to determine what makes it most likely to bite. His findings, … Read more
| By Christine Sheeky | If you have been shopping for a used car with high mileage, over 60,000 miles or so, there is a very important, often overlooked item to take into consideration. Maybe you have found a suitable car in your price range. One of the next steps to take is to research … Read more
Connect, Inspire, Innovate at Impact Live Gale is hosting its first multiday virtual event featuring 40+ speakers and 20+ sessions covering data, entrepreneurship, equity, literacy, and workforce. Read the full press release. Join us on September 29 from 1:00–5:00 PM ET and September 30 from 1:00–5:30 PM ET. Registration is now open. You’ll hear from … Read more
| By Tara Atterberry | When I was a little girl in Rockwood, Michigan, I spent hours poring over the family photos and documents my grandmother stored in her bottom bureau drawer. I never tired of going through the old photos; handwritten family trees; and birth, marriage, and death certificates. On this side of the … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Gale has partnered with Udemy, the leading marketplace for online learning, to offer public libraries Gale Presents: Udemy. This online learning platform provides instruction for adults who want to upskill for a new job, advance in their current profession, or deepen a personal interest. Patrons can explore more than 4,000 on-demand video courses … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Gale Engage is a web-based solution designed to enhance public library systems’ capabilities by simplifying data analysis and streamlining personalized outreach. With the means for faster decision- making and more efficient marketing outreach, libraries can further develop their meaningful relationships with patrons. Recently, Library Journal published a review of Gale … Read more