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Getting started with Gale eBooks

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Gale eBooks is an online collection of encyclopaedias, directories, and specialised reference works across a wide range of academic subjects. Key features include:

• Multidisciplinary coverage: History, literature, science, social sciences, business, and more.
• Advanced search tools: Search within individual eBooks or across the entire collection.
• Integrated features: Table of contents, book index, and keyword search for easy navigation.

Gale eBooks is ideal for students needing credible background information, definitions, and in-depth reference material for essays, projects, and research papers

How to search Gale eBooks

Search

• Use the search bar to enter keywords or titles related to your topic (e.g., “civil rights,” “Cold War”).
• For better results, use quotation marks for exact phrases (e.g., "climate change").
• Apply filters for publication date, subject, or document type.

Browse by subject

Alternatively, browse the collections to explore resources in areas like history, science, business, and literature.

Save and Cite your sources

Use built-in tools to:

• Download, print, or email articles.
• Send to Google Drive or OneDrive for easy organisation.
• Generate Harvard style citations. Remember to check the Arden University Referencing Style.
• Highlights & Notes: Annotate documents for research.

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Further guidance

See Gale video tutorials for further guidance

If you would like more help, email us at Library@arden.ac.uk or book a librarian appointment