|By Chilton Staff| One of the most common maintenance tasks is an oil change. The engine is the heart of the vehicle and oil is its lifeblood. Motor oil protects the engine by cleaning, cooling, lubricating, and sealing it. The right engine oil helps maintain fuel efficiency and, over time, can save money on gasoline. … Read more
The American Association of School Librarians has named Gale In Context: Elementary and Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep to its annual list of Best Digital Tools for Teaching & Learning. This recognition highlights their longstanding value in helping school librarians elevate teaching and learning experiences across their communities. AASL President Amanda Kordeliski described … Read more
| By Carol Schwartz, Senior Content Developer, Gale | As the end of International Women’s History Month approaches, Gale would like to take a moment to recognize a few milestones in women’s literary history. Early eleventh century: Japan’s Murasaki Shikibu’s The Tale of Genji is considered by many to have been the first novel. 1648: … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Before you get stuck in the snow, here are some items to keep in your vehicle and some tips on how to get moving again from ChiltonLibrary. First, some items to keep in your vehicle: Small or collapsible shovel Boots (if you don’t regularly wear them) Sturdy pair of gloves … Read more
Share your heart at PLA Your library is the heart of your community. Why not show it off? This PLA, pick a time to chat with Gale at booth 1717 and get your “My Library Has Heart” t-shirt. It’s a small reminder of all the ways you and your colleagues are improving lives through the … Read more
| By Gale Staff | In these unprecedented times of layoffs and furloughs, job seekers and workers are looking for ways to ensure employability and evolve their career paths. But many don’t know where to start. According to Strada Center for Consumer Insights, only 35 percent of Americans say they have access to the education … Read more
| By Traci Cothran | Looking for something to do with younger children this summer, that will both occupy their time and provide learning? Your public library may have just the ticket with National Geographic Kids, available 24/7 in their digital collection. National Geographic Kids provides access to pictures, videos, eBooks, and magazines that are … Read more
| By Gale Staff | The International Collection brings courses taught by subject matter experts in their native language to learners throughout the United States and Canada, going beyond traditional content dubbing and video captions. Give library patrons an authentic learning experience with Gale Presents: Udemy With nearly 2,000 courses to choose from, learners can … 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 Leigh Ann Cusack, Senior Director of Product, Public & Consortia | Public libraries inspire us at Gale every day, and we have been focused on delivering data-driven ways to help them reach and engage their communities more effectively. So, after months of development and countless hours of conceptualizing, testing, and feedback from public … Read more