Gale Directory Library

We now have the latest edition of Gale Directory Library for American Wholesalers and Distributors Directory, 23rd ed. Awards, Honors, & Prizes, 33rd ed. Gale Directory of Publications and Broadcast Media, 148th ed.

Revised Kindle Downloading

With the recent changes to the eMedia Catalog and the Kindle downloading I have updated the Downloading 101 Kindle rev3 workbook I use in my classes. Also, it is posted on eRead Me Vegas for patrons to download.

Workplace Exercises

The Pulse and Gale’s Health and Wellness Resource Center provides several tips on how to get exercise in the workplace. Take a look at Workplace exercises can help mind and body for tips you can use.

New Literature Criticism Titles

The following titles have been added to Literature Criticism Online: Contemporary Literary Criticism Vol 319 Nineteenth-Century Literature Criticism Vol 253 Poetry Criticism Vol 126 Short Story Criticism Vol 162 Twentieth-Century Literary Criticism Vol 261 Twentieth-Century Literary Criticism Vol 262

Who Won the Awards?

Awards Announced at ALA Midwinter If you’re wondering who walked away with the Newberry or Caldecott Medals this year, NoveList has the information you need. From the More drop-down menu at the top, left-hand corner, click the Awards/Notable Books link. Then, simply type the name of the award you’re looking for in the Browse for [...]

OverDrive advocacy efforts and new services for library lending of digital books

OverDrive advocacy efforts and new services for library lending of digital books. Be sure to read what is coming soon to our eMedia Catalog from OverDrive.  Our catalog already has the new Buy It Now!  feature with more to come starting tomorrow with the new Help pages!  

Novelist Search of the Month: Paranormal Romance

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, your Romance Novel section might be looking a bit bare. Next time someone asks for a holiday read, avoid the sappy love stories by opting for a paranormal romance. For a broad result list, simply enter GN paranormal romance in the “Search For” box on the homepage and [...]

Announcing OverDrive Help

OverDrive is excited to announce the launch of OverDrive Help on February 14.  OverDrive Help contains hundreds of newly-written help articles covering everything users need to know to enjoy eBooks, audiobooks, music and video from your digital collection. Articles contain screenshots, software download links and links to related articles. Each article can be printed, emailed [...]

PLA Virtual Conference

PLA is offering a great way to participate in and enjoy the PLA Conference, even if you can’t be there in person. The PLA 2012 Virtual Conference will consist of live programming on Thursday, March 15 and Friday, March 16, including five hour-long programs each day, plus author interviews, poster sessions, and opportunities for networking. [...]

Librarians, Plan Ahead for March: National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

To support your library’s health programming strategy, here are March health program ideas – brought to you by The Pulse, part of the Gale Health and Wellness Resource Center. Colorectal cancer — cancer of the colon or rectum — is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the United States and the second most likely to be fatal. [...]