[Libs-Or] Update: Gale's In Context Databases Integrate with Google Apps

Wed Sep 16 09:37:22 PDT 2015

Please pardon the cross-posting.

Hi,

I just found out that while the Google integration feature is available in Opposing Viewpoints In Context, Student Resources In Context, and U.S. History In Context, it won't be available in Research In Context until October.

Also, there are now two tip sheets about Google integration for In Context databases, instead of just one. Each explains how to use the feature and includes screenshots. In just 5 minutes of browsing these overviews, you will understand the capability of the Google integration feature. Both can be found here: http://solutions.cengage.com/gale-training/materials/tip-sheets/.

  *   Gale to Google Path – Google Drive Integration
  *   Gale to Google Path – Google Classroom Integration

Gale's original press release about Google integration in In Context databases noted this: "To improve student productivity, increase engagement and foster collaboration among all of its users, Gale will roll out similar apps, authentication and tools for other product families this fall, including Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL), InfoTrac, Kids InfoBits and more." I learned from a Gale rep that their estimated timeline for Google integration to be available in Kids InfoBits is mid-December. Currently, Gale has no timeline for adding it to National Geographic Kids.
FYI,
Jen

Jennifer Maurer
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From: Jennifer Maurer
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Subject: Gale's In Context Databases Integrate with Google Apps

Please pardon the cross-posting.

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Gale has added great new functionality to their In Context databases – those products now integrate with Google Apps like Google Drive and Google Classroom. As part of our statewide database contract, Oregonians have access to the following products that have this new feature: Research In Context (middle school), Student Resources In Context (high school), Opposing Viewpoints In Context (MS & up), and U.S. History In Context (MS & up). To use it, simply access any In Context database and use the link at the top of the page to sign in to your Google account. Then download a Gale article, notes, or citations to Google Drive<http://blog.gale.com/google-incontext/> or instantly share to Google Classroom<http://blog.gale.com/gale-becomes-first-to-offer-google-classroom-integration-to-libraries-2/>. For a quick overview, read the tip sheet<http://solutions.cengage.com/gale-training/materials/tip-sheets/> called Gale to Google Path: Google Drive Integration. Or, participate in a free webinar<http://solutions.cengage.com/gale-training/webinars/> about any In Context database and see the feature in action. Better yet, come to the Gale session<https://sites.google.com/a/oasl.olaweb.org/oasl-2015-conference/saturday-am-sessions/friday-sessions> at the OASL Fall Conference<https://sites.google.com/a/oasl.olaweb.org/oasl-2015-conference/home>. According to a press release<http://news.cengage.com/library-research/gale-collaborates-with-google-to-channel-content-and-technology-directly-into-student-workflow-and-classroom-learning/>, Gale plans to add this functionality to most of their other databases over time. Please let folks know about this way to connect library resources to users’ workflow.

[student resources in context (large)]                   [infotrac student (large)]                    [opposing viewpoints in context (large)]                    [u.s. history (large)]

Jennifer Maurer
School Library Consultant
Oregon State Library
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Salem, OR 97301
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Links
Google Drive (Gale blog post): http://blog.gale.com/google-incontext/
Google Classroom (Gale blog post): http://blog.gale.com/gale-becomes-first-to-offer-google-classroom-integration-to-libraries-2/
Tip sheet: http://solutions.cengage.com/gale-training/materials/tip-sheets/
Webinar: http://solutions.cengage.com/gale-training/webinars/
Gale session at OASL conference: https://sites.google.com/a/oasl.olaweb.org/oasl-2015-conference/saturday-am-sessions/friday-sessions
OASL Fall Conference: https://sites.google.com/a/oasl.olaweb.org/oasl-2015-conference/home
Press release: http://news.cengage.com/library-research/gale-collaborates-with-google-to-channel-content-and-technology-directly-into-student-workflow-and-classroom-learning/
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