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GALE eBooks (redirected from Gale Virtual Reference Library)

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Using GALE eBooks

*formerly GALE Virtual Reference Library

Level 2 Tool

No data is shared:

Access to this tool does not require any user to share information about themselves

Grades:

Middle

High

This information last checked: 09/06/2019

Digital Content SNAPSHOT & SUPPORT RESOURCES

Table of Contents:

Overview
Content & Features
Learning Supports & Tools
Tutorials & Guides
Educator Resources

Overview

GALE eBooks (formerly GALE Virtual Reference Library) combines the convenience of an online search engine with the accuracy and authority of well-known school library reference book publishers like Gale, UXL, and DK Eyewitness books. The "virtual shelf" is filled with full text eBooks covering a wide variety of topics and subjects ranging from environmental science and literary classics to professional education titles. Patrons can enjoy 24/7 unlimited simultaneous access to eBooks in the collection from anywhere with an Internet connection.

Target Audience: Grades 6-12, Professional *Eyewitness books in this collection may be appropriate for upper elementary students.

Content Connections: Arts, English/Language Arts, Health, Science, Social Studies, Education

Content & Features

Learning Supports & Tools

Eye-catching book covers to engage users
An interactive online book experience with two-page view and page flipper
Interface available in more than 34 languages
ReadSpeaker technology with 19 text-to-speech languages
Dictionary
Downloadable PDFs allow for offline reading anytime, anywhere
Source citations at the bottom of each article. Export citations to NoodleTools.
Highlight & take notes; Sign In with Microsoft Office to export highlights/notes to OneDrive.
Lexile/Reading Level: Used Advanced Search for a target audience or Lexile range; or after searching, Limit Search Results (on right sidebar) to a reading level or Lexile range.

Tutorials & Guides

Browsing Titles (link with Transcript)

Searching for Information (link with Transcript)

GALE Tools video tutorials (tools included in all GALE databases):

Guides:

GALE eBooks Resource Guide

Educator Resources

Direct Linking: Select Get Link on the horizontal navigation bar; a new window will open displaying the direct link URL.

Link to Trusted Gale Content - Get Link Guide
Gale Tools - Get Link video tutorial

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