Friday, May 10, 2013

Gale VIrtual Reference Library


Bibliographic Information: (2013). Gale Virtual Reference Library [Database]. Website URL: http://www.gale.cengage.com/servlet/GvrlMS?msg=ma

Summary and Evaluation: The Gale Virtual Reference Library is a powerhouse for one-stop reference needs. With over 7000 customizable reference titles from Cambridge, Wiley, Sage, Gale and roughly 80 other publishers, this database can be catered to fit the needs of teens. The PowerSearch interface is clean and easy to do basic and advanced searches and the results are intuitively displayed in html format, so that page breaks and images look like they are right out of a printed page. Another great feature is the ability to build a custom collection for specific user groups. Visual customizations are useful, too. The browsing tools are a breeze and laid out in a very slick and minimalist style. This award winning database is all a student needs for high school research projects.
  
Reason for Selection: GVRL won Best Overall Database from School Library Journal.

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