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ABC-CLIO eBooks Available Through Gale Virtual Reference Library

Gale, a part of Cengage Learning, announced a partnership with ABC-CLIO to distribute select titles from ABC-CLIO's eBook collection through Gale Virtual Reference Library, Gale's ebook platform providing access to thousands of authoritative reference works. Directed toward users of public and academic libraries, nearly 250 ebooks have been selected from a variety of disciplines including history, humanities, current events, and general interest. These titles introduce resources from ABC-CLIO and Praeger to Gale's collection, expanding upon Gale Virtual Reference Library's existing list of ABC-CLIO imprint ebooks from Greenwood, Linworth Publishing, and Libraries Unlimited. A library's Gale Virtual Reference Library ebook collection is cross-searchable with its other Gale resources, including many periodical solutions and resource centers, providing an even greater search results.

"By adding these titles to Gale Virtual Reference Library, we are expanding our reach and are providing librarians, students, and researchers with greater access to our ebooks," says Tom Fitzgerald, ABC-CLIO's vice president of sales. "We recognize that users are looking for easy access and authoritative content. Whether they choose to use the ABC-CLIO platform or to take advantage of the expansive Gale Virtual Reference Library, our goal is to make sure they find the information that meets their needs and perhaps are engaged enough to look even further."

Source: Gale, a part of Cengage Learning