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Friday, 14th May 2010

Three Free Searchable e-Books from Gale, Available Through June 6th

Access the Database

Gale is offering up the the full text (search or browse) of three titles through June 6, 2010.

Why?

Glacier National Park celebrated its 100th anniversary this week - and Gale is offering free access to 3 eBooks on the National Parks.

Getting Started

We were able to get to the database without having to register and/or use a Gale login. A great way to spend more time using the product than filling in boxes.

Three Titles Available

1) Encyclopedia of Recreation and Leisure in America , 2v, 2004
2) The Rough Guide to USA , 8th ed., 2007
3) United States Government Internet Manual, 2005-2006, 2005

or what would equal 2,172 documents

Access the Database

Interfaces

There are also Advanced as well as a Subject Guide interfaces. So, even if the material doesn't interest you, using the database to practice practice search strategies and techniques is also possible.

Browse

If you prefer to browse each book, look for the text, "select a publication below" located underneath the search box. Now select a category or "select all." and click. Since there are only three titles, select all is a viable option.

Now you should see links for all three titles. Select one and happy reading.

Printing and Listening

You cannot print an entire book at one time but you can download a page, pages, even an entire chapter. Look for the links on the right side of a page in the "tools" section. You're also able to save material to your hard drive, memory stick, etc. In some cases, you can download only the text (HTML) or the text with graphics. These links can be found on results lists.

Finally, at the top of a each entry look for a speaker icon. Click and the material will be read to you using a synthesized voice. You can also download the audio in MP3 format.

Access the Database

Source: Gale and Gale's Facebook Page
Hat Tip: Pete W.


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