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About Gale Virtual Reference Library


  • RE:sources eNewsletter [html]
    Archived issues of eNewsletter created to help you build traffic for your Gale Virtual Reference Library.

How-to Guides


  • Archive Copy and MARC Record Delivery [html]
    Frequently asked questions are answered at support.gale.com.

  • How-to create and manage eBook Subcollections [pdf, 306 KB]
    Increase usage by easily building a customized library of eBooks to link on your library website.

  • Navigation Guide [pdf, 441 KB]
    In-Depth instructional guide to searching and viewing eBooks and eBook content.

  • Search Tips [pdf, 468 KB]
    Visual guide to performing a basic search, advanced search, browsing an eBook and creating a bookmark.

Recommended Titles and Special Collections


  • ASCD Education Collection [pdf, 401KB]
    Learn more about the Association of Supervision and Collection Development and the 56-titles included in this eBook collection.

  • Energy and the Environment [pdf, 223KB]
    Support research and discussion around today's hot topics with the addition of relevant eBooks like Climate Change: In Context, Encyclopedia of Environmental Ethics and Philosophy and Global Warming 101.

  • Politics and Government [pdf, 1.23MB]
    Find eBooks covering both current and historical information on key people, government operations, election processes, political parties and much more.

  • Greenwood Publishing: New Titles Added [pdf, 262 KB]
    Greenwood Publishing Group provides high-quality, authoritative reference books in all subject areas taught in middle schools, high schools, and colleges, as well as on topics of general interest.

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