Tips and Training

Earth Day: Research Related Issues in GALILEO

Posted: April 20, 2011

In honor of Earth Day, which is coming up this Friday, April 22nd, we thought you might like a few GALILEO resources to help you research issues such as climate change, conservation, biodiversity, energy, green economy, recycling, and sustainable…

Tips and Training

Japan Earthquake and Tsunami in Britannica

Posted: April 19, 2011

Curious about recent events in Japan? Want to learn more about the earthquake and tsunami? Encyclopædia Britannica has an article with information about the earthquake and tsunami of 2011 in Japan. You can also find this article in the public…

General | Public Library

Find the Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2010 in GALILEO

Posted: April 15, 2011

As a part of National Library Week, the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom has released the “Top 10 Most Frequently Challenged Books of 2010” list. Read about these books in NoveList, Novelist K-8, or Literary…

General | Public Library

Creating Your Story @ GALILEO: Where You’re Going

Posted: April 15, 2011

So far this week, we've been taking a look back to see how GALILEO can help you tell the story of where you're from and where your people are from. Today, we're looking forward as we learn how GALILEO can help you tell the story of where you're…

Databases | General | K-12

Support Children’s and Young Adult Literature with GALILEO

Posted: April 14, 2011

NoveList and NoveList K-8 feature great tools for readers’ advisory for children and teens. Here are some of the resources you will find: Recommended reading lists and award winners Book talks and book discussion guides Read-alike tool for finding…