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Focus on Gale Resources. UQ Cyberschool 2013 Update. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Fully searchable non-fiction eBook titles from Gale and other eminent publishing partners-available through the Gale Virtual Reference Library platform(GVRL)
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Focus on Gale Resources UQ Cyberschool 2013 Update
Gale Virtual Reference Library • Fully searchable non-fiction eBook titles from Gale and other eminent publishing partners-available through the Gale Virtual Reference Library platform(GVRL) • GVRL is fully customisable to specific user needs, cross-searchable and available online 24/7 • Each book is purchased by the library
Standard library features... • Basic and advanced search • Proximity searching • Citation Generator • Usage Statistics • Mark and save items for future use • Print options / save/ email options • View as text or PDF
Additional features... • ReadSpeak technology –text can be read aloud or downloaded in MP3 format • No special reader or hardware required • Unlimited 24/7simultaneous use • Content translation into 11 languages • MARC records available • Can be grouped into sub-collections • ipad compatible
Value to your library... Non-fiction eBooks provide a wide range of benefits • They save shelf space • No physical restraints like a book • Unlimited 24/7simultaneous access • Can be searched individually or as a complete collection • Can be linked through your catalogue or directly from the GVRL platform • ipad compatible
Selection and pricing... Selection of eBooks and pricing can be found on the Gale Cengage (Australia) http://www.gale.cengage.com.au/
And finally... A trial has been set up until 31May 2013 http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/school?db=GVRL Password: school Lynette Lewis Electronic Sales & Support Representative Gale – Cengage Learning 03 9685 4125 / 0417 618 515 Lynette.lewis@cengage.com http://www.gale.cengage.com.au