[Libs-Or] New Gale Middle School Database: Research In Context

[Jennifer Maurer]

Please pardon the cross-posting.

Hi. Earlier this month, I announced that Gale is consolidating several databases into a new product for students in grades 6-8. The new middle school database now has a name: Research In Context. The interface will be very similar to that of the other In Context products - like Opposing Viewpoints, Students Resources In Context, and U.S. History In Context - with a few intentional but minor differences. Read more about it on the Gale blog<http://blog.gale.com/support-middle-school-researchers-with-engaging-new-resource/>, the Research In Context product page<http://gale.com/researchincontext>, or FAQ<http://emktg.cengage.com/emarketing/Spring_15/Gale_ResearchInContext/ResearchInContext_FAQ.pdf>.

Research In Context should be available in the Gale common menu (for example, by clicking on PowerSearch<http://secondary.oslis.org/find-information>) by the beginning of June. The databases that were consolidated will be removed from Oregon accounts as of July 1st.

Watch the Gale webinar calendar<http://solutions.cengage.com/gale-training/webinars/> and tutorials page<http://solutions.cengage.com/gale-training/on-demand-tutorials/product-list/> for opportunities to learn more about Research In Context, starting sometime in June.

FYI, Research In Context will be targeted to students in grades 6-8 while Student Resources In Context is geared towards students in grades 9-12.

Questions? Please ask.

Thanks,
Jen

Jennifer Maurer
School Library Consultant
Oregon State Library
250 Winter Street NE
Salem, OR 97301
503.378.5011
jennifer.maurer at state.or.us<mailto:jennifer.maurer at state.or.us>

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Links:
Click on PowerSearch: http://secondary.oslis.org/find-information
Gale blog: http://blog.gale.com/support-middle-school-researchers-with-engaging-new-resource/
Research In Context Product Page: http://gale.com/researchincontext
Research In Context FAQ: http://emktg.cengage.com/emarketing/Spring_15/Gale_ResearchInContext/ResearchInContext_FAQ.pdf
Webinars: http://solutions.cengage.com/gale-training/webinars/
Tutorials: http://solutions.cengage.com/gale-training/on-demand-tutorials/product-list/

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Subject: [OYAN] Middle School Alert: Gale's InfoTrac Junior to Merge with Other Databases to Form New Product

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Happy Friday.

Here's advance notice that Gale will release a new product for middle school grade levels (6-8) in late spring, and Oregon will switch over to the new offering in the summer. This yet-to-be-named database will bring together content from and replace the following databases: Discovering Collection, Junior Reference Collection, Student Resource Center Junior (different from Student Resources In Context, which is not changing), and InfoTrac Junior.

The new middle school database will feature a modern interface and tool set consistent with Gale's In Context products. Content will be cross-disciplinary, focusing on core curriculum areas of literature, science, and U.S. and world history. Features will also include alignment to curriculum standards and a mobile responsive design.

Please give appropriate staff a heads up about this major Gale update.

Questions? Please ask.

Thanks,
Jen

Jennifer Maurer
School Library Consultant
Oregon State Library
250 Winter St NE
Salem, OR 97301
503.378.5011
jennifer.maurer at state.or.us<mailto:jennifer.maurer at state.or.us>
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