Direct Linking 

Select Get Link on the horizontal navigation bar and a new window will open displaying the direct link URL. Tutorials:

Overview

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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 and Professional educators *Eyewitness books in this collection may also be appropriate for upper elementary students.

Content Connections:  Arts, English/Language Arts, Digital Citizenship, Health, Information Literacy, Science, Social Studies, Education, Technology

Access: Username and password information for BCPS staff and students can be found on the BCPS Digital Content Access Page.

⭐Click here to see a list of translation, accommodation, and modification features available for English Language Learners and students with special education needs.⭐

Learning How

The webinar above covers the basics of Gale eBooks, including browsing eBooks, searching within eBooks/subjects/collections, and managing html and PDF entries with features like citations, highlights and notes, and Gale to Google/Microsoft integration. Note: Titles shown in the webinar may vary from the eBooks in our customized BCPS collection. 

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

Guides

ISTE Standards for Students

Features & Learning Supports