Cengage Learning Announces Streamlined Operating Structure To Allow Greater Synergy, Focused Technology Investments And Increased Innovation Across Company 7 Jul 2010, 4:43 pm

Stamford, CONN — July 7, 2010 — Cengage Learning, a leading global provider of innovative teaching, learning and research solutions, today announced that the company will consolidate its business units into one streamlined operating group, a new structure that will allow for greater synergies, more focused technology investments and increased innovation both domestically and internationally. The move brings together the company’s Academic and Professional Group (APG), including such well-known brands as South-Western, Delmar, Wadsworth and Brooks/Cole, with the market leading library/reference group, Gale, and the company’s international operations. The transition will begin immediately, and is expected to be completed in September, 2010.

“This is an exciting change for Cengage Learning and our customers, making it possible for us to provide a range of research and learning solutions that is unprecedented in our industry,” said Ron Dunn, President and CEO of Cengage Learning. “Unlike any of our competitors, we can leverage the combined resources of Gale and APG to bridge the gap between the library and the classroom, developing innovative new solutions that combine Gale’s unparalleled expertise in creating, organizing and distributing content with APG’s deep understanding of pedagogy, teaching and learning styles, and assessment. This combination will allow Cengage Learning to better serve customers worldwide – in classrooms, libraries, and anywhere else people engage in research and learning. It represents an alliance of abilities completely unique in our industry – a blend of content, technology, and expertise – drawn from more than half a century serving both classrooms and libraries.”

As a result of the restructuring, Patrick C. Sommers, President of Gale will retire at the end of July, and Ron Mobed, President of the Academic and Professional Group will be leaving the company. Dunn’s new Executive Committee will include: Adrian Butler, Executive Vice President, Human Resources; Ken Carson, General Counsel; Dean Durbin, Chief Financial Officer; Rich Foley, Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing; Manuel Guzman, Executive Vice President, Learning and Research Solutions; and William Rieders, Executive Vice President, New Media.

About Cengage Learning

Cengage Learning is a leading provider of innovative teaching, learning and research solutions for the academic, professional and library markets worldwide. The company’s products and services are designed to foster academic excellence and professional development, increase student engagement and improve learning outcomes. Cengage Learning’s brands include Heinle, Gale, Wadsworth, Delmar, Brooks/Cole and South-Western, among others. For more information on Cengage Learning please visit www.cengage.com.

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Gale Offers Free Access to Information on the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill 25 Jun 2010, 11:35 am

Farmington Hills, Mich., June 25, 2010 – Gale, part of Cengage Learning, is providing free access to content from GREENR (Global Reference on the Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources), making reliable, expert information regarding the Gulf of Mexico oil spill readily available.

Both interactive and current, GREENR is a one-stop site providing news, analysis, background information, video, primary source documents and statistics – all vital resources for understanding the ever-changing conditions in the Gulf of Mexico.

Librarians can install a widget (http://www.gale.cengage.com/oil/) on their library’s homepage, Facebook page, blog or websites, allowing their community to access the information at the library or from any computer with an Internet connection. The widget, available until August 31, 2010, will connect users to a portal page with content for all levels of interest, from general information to more in-depth analysis of the environmental, economic and political impacts of the Gulf oil spill situation.

“The GREENR interface will help users easily navigate the information and access high-level overviews or more extensive research, depending on their needs,” said Nader Qaimari, Gale’s senior vice president of marketing. “Gale and its library partners want to help arm the public with accurate information. The Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill portal in GREENR was created to provide one-stop access to comprehensive coverage, the latest news, case studies, podcasts, videos and other primary source information.”

GREENR is an electronic resource offering authoritative reference content across multiple disciplines to support environmental and sustainability studies. An important part of a new generation of digital products, GREENR is a reflection of Gale’s “Power to the User” philosophy, designed with the end-user in mind.

For more information, please contact Linda Busse at linda.busse@cengage.com.

About Cengage Learning and Gale

Cengage Learning is a leading provider of innovative teaching, learning and research solutions for the academic, professional and library markets worldwide. Gale, part of Cengage Learning, serves the world’s information and education needs through its vast and dynamic content pools, which are used by students and consumers in their libraries, schools and on the Internet. It is best known for the accuracy, breadth and convenience of its data, addressing all types of information needs – from homework help to health questions to business profiles – in a variety of formats. For more information, visit www.cengage.com or www.gale.com.

Gale Supports ALA Rally on Capitol Hill 25 Jun 2010, 11:35 am

Farmington Hills, Mich., June 25, 2010 – Gale, part of Cengage Learning, is proud to support the American Library Association as its members hold a rally for libraries on June 29, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. ET, on the U.S. Capitol grounds in Washington, D.C.

“Gale is proud to continue our library advocacy mission and support this important event,” said Tina Creguer, Gale’s vice president of marketing communications. “Many of our staff plan on attending the rally, and Gale is providing the ‘Vote For Libraries’ t-shirts being distributed onsite. We encourage everyone at the conference — librarians and vendors alike — to make their voices heard and join us at the Capitol on Tuesday, the final day of the ALA Annual Conference.”

The bus service Gale has long provided for conference attendees at ALA will extend to that morning. There will be bus service from the convention center to Union Station, (walking distance to the Capitol) and back, running from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

More than one thousand librarians from across the country are expected to join together for this event. The rally is open to the public and will feature speakers including best-selling young adult author Lauren Myracle, U.S. Rep. Vern Ehlers (MI-3), U.S. Rep. Grijalva (AZ-7), Sen. Jack Reed (RI), and ALA President Camila Alire.

Those attending are also encouraged to meet with their legislators to share with them the importance of libraries. “As communities face economic difficulties, the local library is more valuable than ever – with tangible services that support the community,” said Creguer. “We want legislators to know that a down economy is not the time to cut library funding. Support is more critical now than ever before. In addition to providing books, computers and other information resources that support students and families, services have expanded to include assistance with employment searches, creating resumes, teaching how to apply for a job online and so much more.”

For more information about the event, go to www.ala.org/lad.

About Cengage Learning and Gale

Cengage Learning is a leading provider of innovative teaching, learning and research solutions for the academic, professional and library markets worldwide. Gale, part of Cengage Learning, serves the world’s information and education needs through its vast and dynamic content pools, which are used by students and consumers in their libraries, schools and on the Internet. It is best known for the accuracy, breadth and convenience of its data, addressing all types of information needs – from homework help to health questions to business profiles – in a variety of formats. For more information, visit www.cengage.com or www.gale.com.

Gale and Library Journal Name Columbus Metropolitan Library 2010 Library of the Year 25 Jun 2010, 11:35 am

Farmington Hills, Mich., June 25, 2010 – Gale, part of Cengage Learning, and Library Journal magazine will present Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) with $10,000 for winning the 2010 Library of the Year award, an annual award recognizing the library that best demonstrates commitment to library services and programs that can be emulated by others. In addition to the monetary award, which will be presented at a reception during the American Library Association Annual Conference, Columbus Metropolitan Library was featured on the cover of the June 15, 2010 issue of Library Journal.

With 21 branches and one operations center, Columbus Metropolitan Library has been serving central Ohio for more than 135 years. Through extensive customer research, CML has gained a keen understanding of customer behavior. This knowledge is the basis of a well-developed strategic plan which has guided the library system through good and bad economic times.

What sets Columbus Metropolitan Library apart is its innovative programming. Children, parents and caregivers benefit from the work of the Ready to Read Corps which organizes on-the-spot mini-workshops within the community to introduce pre-reading skills, circulate books and issue library cards. Homework Help Centers are set up in 18 Columbus branches, serving nearly 40,000 students in 2009, and plans are underway to open centers in the three remaining branches by mid-2011. The CML Job Centers help with skill development, job research and intensive one-on-one guidance. Through these programs and many others, Columbus Metropolitan Library provides tools to enrich the lives of those within its community.

“At Gale, we make it part of our daily worklife to support libraries. The Library of the Year program is a natural extension of that commitment,” said Patrick C. Sommers, president of Gale. “Each year we are impressed by the important work libraries are doing in their communities, and this year is no exception, as we recognize Columbus Metropolitan Library as the Library of the Year recipient. The progressive planning, the commitment of its staff and administration, and the important community outreach efforts are all to be applauded. We are proud to recognize Columbus Metropolitan Library for its hard work, innovation and ability to explore new and exciting ways to serve the Columbus community.”

“As far as Columbus Metropolitan Library is concerned, three is a charm,” said Francine Fialkoff, Library Journal editor in chief. “We recognized CML twice before in the finalist’s circle, and this accolade is more than well deserved. With a levy on the ballot this coming November, we hope this award will remind Columbus citizens about all the rich resources and programs the library delivers regularly to its community.”

“This is one of the highest honors a public library can receive,” said Patrick Losinski, Columbus Metropolitan Library’s executive director. “We strive to provide the most valuable and relevant services for our customers, and they truly support us and the work that we do. Our goal is to serve as a solution to the challenges our society is facing as a whole and we feel this award acknowledges that we are really making a difference.”

For more information, please contact Linda Busse at linda.busse@cengage.com.

About Cengage Learning and Gale

Cengage Learning is a leading provider of innovative teaching, learning and research solutions for the academic, professional and library markets worldwide. Gale, part of Cengage Learning, serves the world’s information and education needs through its vast and dynamic content pools, which are used by students and consumers in their libraries, schools and on the Internet. It is best known for the accuracy, breadth and convenience of its data, addressing all types of information needs – from homework help to health questions to business profiles – in a variety of formats. For more information, visit www.cengage.com or www.gale.com.

About Library Journal

Library Journal is the oldest and most respected publication covering the library field. Considered to be the “bible” of the library world, Library Journal is read by over 100,000 library directors, administrators, and staff in public, academic, and special libraries. It is the single-most comprehensive publication for librarians, with groundbreaking features and analytical news reports covering technology, management, policy, and other professional concerns. Its hefty review sections evaluate nearly 7000 books annually, along with hundreds of audiobooks, videos, databases, web sites, and systems that libraries buy. For more information, visit www.libraryjournal.com. Library Journal is a publication of Media Source Inc., which also owns School Library Journal, Horn Book, and Junior Library Guild.

Gale Announces Release of Making of Modern Law: Primary Sources 25 Jun 2010, 11:34 am

Farmington Hills, Mich., June 25, 2010 – Gale, part of Cengage Learning, today announced the release of Making of Modern Law: Primary Sources, 1620-1926, the fourth installment in the Making of Modern Law legal history archives.

Making of Modern Law: Primary Sources, 1620-1926, is a fully searchable digital archive. Of interest to law libraries and historians of American history, and designed to complement Making of Modern Law: Legal Treatises, 1800-1926, it is sourced chiefly from the Lillian Goldman Law Library at Yale University, with additional materials provided by the Law Library of Congress.

“With 1.85 million pages, comprising approximately 1,350 titles and 2,225 volumes, Making of Modern Law: Primary Sources is a virtual gold mine of information for legal historians,” said Jim Draper, Gale’s vice president and publisher. “The content found in this product represents materials not held at most libraries. Making of Modern Law: Primary Sources makes this valuable content accessible at users’ desktops.”

The three previous components in the series, Making of Modern Law: Legal Treatises, 1800-1926; Making of Modern Law: U.S. Supreme Court Records and Briefs, 1832-1978; and Making of Modern Law: Trials, 1600-1926 are considered essential resources in the legal community. This fourth component adds further depth to this series.

For more information, please contact Linda Busse at linda.busse@cengage.com.

About Cengage Learning and Gale

Cengage Learning is a leading provider of innovative teaching, learning and research solutions for the academic, professional and library markets worldwide. Gale, part of Cengage Learning, serves the world’s information and education needs through its vast and dynamic content pools, which are used by students and consumers in their libraries, schools and on the Internet. It is best known for the accuracy, breadth and convenience of its data, addressing all types of information needs – from homework help to health questions to business profiles – in a variety of formats. For more information, visit www.cengage.com or www.gale.com.

Gale Announces Free iPad Application for Public Libraries 25 Jun 2010, 11:34 am

Farmington Hills, Mich., June 25, 2010 – Gale, part of Cengage Learning, today announced the launch of a new AccessMyLibrary mobile application for the iPad – making access to your favorite public library just a click away on the popular new tablet device.

In December 2009, Gale launched its first iPhone application, helping iPhone users find their local public library. This application allows users to access Gale resources through public libraries within a 10-mile radius. Gale is now adding AccessMyLibrary Public Edition, a new application for the iPad. The iPad application for public libraries will be available for download by the end of June.

“With the AccessMyLibrary iPad application, users will have another choice in how to access information,” said John Barnes, Gale’s executive vice president of strategic marketing and business development. “The new iPad application will make research accessible to information seekers of all types, from students to seniors.”

Using vetted sources including magazines, journals and newspapers, users can research a variety of topics including:

• Environment – unearth facts on conservation and sustainability
• Biographies – discover the stories of remarkable people of yesterday and today
• Career choices – uncover interesting career paths and industries
• Literature – read commentary, criticism and context on literary works and their authors
• Science – find current, credible research and experiments that allow for first-hand experience
• History – explore past events and their impact in shaping the world of today

In May 2010, AccessMyLibrary School Edition was launched for the iPhone, allowing students to find their local school library – (grade schools, middle schools and high schools) and access the vast array of Gale resources the school library provides. To use this program, students simply enter a password provided by the school which allows direct access for the entire school year. An iPad school edition app for middle schools and high schools, and a version for academic libraries are also under development.

All AccessMyLibrary applications are free and can be downloaded at the iTunes store.

For more information, please contact Linda Busse at linda.busse@cengage.com.

About Cengage Learning and Gale
Cengage Learning delivers highly customized learning solutions for colleges, universities, professors, students, libraries, government agencies, corporations and professionals around the world. Gale, part of Cengage Learning, serves the world’s information and education needs through its vast and dynamic content pools, which are used by students and consumers in their libraries, schools and on the Internet. It is best known for the accuracy, breadth and convenience of its data, addressing all types of information needs – from homework help to health questions to business profiles – in a variety of formats. For more information, visit www.cengage.com or www.gale.com.

Gale Showcases “Gale Labs” During American Library Association Conference 25 Jun 2010, 11:34 am

Farmington Hills, Mich., June 25, 2010 – Gale, part of Cengage Learning, today announced it will showcase “Gale Labs” – demonstrations and mini-electronic samplings of what to expect in the future within the company’s products and affiliated services. ALA attendees can visit Gale Booth #3703, walk up to any of our large touch-screen monitors, and experience “Gale Labs” for themselves. Recent “graduates” from Gale Labs include Gale’s iPhone and iPad apps, widgets and numerous product enhancements.

“Gale Labs allows librarians to look at what we are exploring in the research and development stages, providing us the opportunity to better understand what users want and more quickly implement improvements,” said Nader Qaimari, Gale’s senior vice president of marketing. “This process of discovery is tied very closely to our ‘Power to the User’ mantra, allowing us to focus on user behavior and learn from it, thinking beyond traditional approaches to product development. We will use what we learn to improve the user experience – whether through products, apps, marketing or any other service Gale provides.”

The mini-demonstrations fall into two categories: “Experiments,” offering a glimpse at what is still in development (“blue sky” type possibilities), and “Graduates,” products or features that are now available to customers and users.

A sampling of what visitors to the booth will be able to experience –

Experiments

Hassle-free Hyperlinks
You name the person, place or thing. We’ll link from it right to relevant searches for speedy, accurate results.
Your Sentiments Exactly
Perspectives, viewpoints, opinions … they shape the way we think about our issues and our world. Now Gale’s groundbreaking technology puts those many voices into new context.

When “Goo” Becomes Good
Start typing a word. Search Assist will offer you suggested common search keywords to aid in any research task.

Crucial Connections
Network Graphs examine usage data to reveal connections between concepts and content. What’s in it for you? Better connections to make search results more relevant for users.

Gale Action Stacks
See what Gale R&D has been up to: a truly cool technique for visualizing product usage in real time.

Graduates

Turbocharge Your Reporting
Use this new portal to deliver more speed and flexibility in reporting usage for your library. Fast updates make reporting even more convenient.

Financial Smackdown!
How does Company A stack up against Company B? Business & Company Resource Center’s side-by-side financial comparisons deliver fast, accurate data to make informed decisions.

Just the Ticket for a Career Journey
Career Transitions’ Education & Training Finder offers users the insight they need to identify and enhance their skills to find a new or better job.

For more information, please contact Linda Busse at linda.busse@cengage.com.

About Cengage Learning and Gale
Cengage Learning is a leading provider of innovative teaching, learning and research solutions for the academic, professional and library markets worldwide. Gale, part of Cengage Learning, serves the world’s information and education needs through its vast and dynamic content pools, which are used by students and consumers in their libraries, schools and on the Internet. It is best known for the accuracy, breadth and convenience of its data, addressing all types of information needs – from homework help to health questions to business profiles – in a variety of formats. For more information, visit www.cengage.com or www.gale.com.

Gale Announces Next Generation of Online Resources 25 Jun 2010, 11:33 am

Farmington Hills, Mich., June 25, 2010 – Gale, part of Cengage Learning, today announced In Context, a new portfolio of online products, developed to meet the needs of today’s Internet-savvy researchers.

Launching Summer 2010, this next-generation of online offerings evolved from, and will replace, select award-winning Gale resource center databases.

Designed as an online learning environment, the resources will deliver accurate, authoritative content that builds collaboration from the library to the classroom. Covering science, biography, history, social issues and more, this new way of delivering content — in context, through comprehensive Web-like portal pages — supports the development of critical thinking and information literacy skills while providing the intuitive experience today’s users have come to expect from online research.

“These sophisticated resources are designed for today’s learners, educators and librarians,” said Jay Flynn, Gale’s vice president and publisher for social science and K-12. “In Context provides the targeted, media-rich, educator-reviewed content not available from a traditional Web search. Like our other portal products, this new product platform is designed to be continuously updated to support the changing needs of our users.”

The new In Context products will offer:

• User tools such as topic overviews, quick fact boxes and expert-selected content highlights
• Search assist and “Did you mean?” functionality consistent with searching on the open Web
• Dynamic images, audio, video, maps and interactive components
• ReadSpeaker text-to-speech technology and on-demand language translation
• More than 1,800 cross-searchable portal pages
• Web 2.0 share tools including links to social networking sites
• Customization options for specific user and reading levels

In Context products includes the following topical editions:

• Biography
  (formerly Biography Resource Center)
• Canadian Edition
  (formerly Student Resource Centre: Canadian Edition)
• History: U.S.
  (formerly History Resource Center: U.S.)
• History: World
  (formerly History Resource Center: World)
• Opposing Viewpoints
  (formerly Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center)
• Science
  (formerly Science Resource Center)
• Student Edition
  (formerly Student Resource Center)

When the product is released, existing Resource Center subscribers will receive these new products as an upgrade at no additional cost. For more information, a product preview or to request a trial, visit www.gale.com/NewRCs.

For more information, please contact Linda Busse at linda.busse@cengage.com.

About Cengage Learning and Gale
Cengage Learning is a leading provider of innovative teaching, learning and research solutions for the academic, professional and library markets worldwide. Gale, part of Cengage Learning, serves the world’s information and education needs through its vast and dynamic content pools, which are used by students and consumers in their libraries, schools and on the Internet. It is best known for the accuracy, breadth and convenience of its data, addressing all types of information needs – from homework help to health questions to business profiles – in a variety of formats. For more information, visit www.cengage.com or www.gale.com.

ABC-CLIO eBooks Now Available Through Gale Virtual Reference Library 15 Jun 2010, 9:54 am

Farmington Hills, Mich., June 15, 2010 – Gale, part of Cengage Learning, today 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.

“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,” said 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.”

“These additional titles reflect subject areas in which our customers have expressed interest, providing an even broader selection when using Gale Virtual Reference Library,” said Jay Flynn, Gale’s vice president and publisher for social science and K-12.  “Through this partnership, libraries will provide their users access to popular eBooks from ABC-CLIO along with over 4,500 existing electronic reference titles from nearly 70 publishers.  Making these titles available through a single source expands the library’s offerings while avoiding duplicated resources.”

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.
For more information, please contact Linda Busse at linda.busse@cengage.com or Tim Lum at TLum@abc-clio.com.

About ABC-CLIO
Founded in 1955, ABC-CLIO is an award-winning publisher of reference titles, academic and general interest books, electronic resources, and books for librarians and other professionals. The company, headquartered in Santa Barbara, Calif., publishes under four well-respected imprints. ABC-CLIO serves the history profession, history teachers, and students and scholars of history with a complete line of databases, books, and eBooks, along with social studies reference and curriculum resources for middle and high school libraries and classrooms. Greenwood publishes high-quality, authoritative reference books and general interest topics across the secondary and higher education curriculum. Praeger is widely regarded for scholarly and professional books in the social sciences and humanities, with emphasis in modern history, military studies, psychology, business, current events and social issues, international affairs, politics, visual and performing arts, and literature. Libraries Unlimited/Linworth publishes professional materials for librarians, media specialists, and teachers. For more information, visit www.abc-clio.com.

About Cengage Learning and Gale
Cengage Learning delivers highly customized learning solutions for colleges, universities, professors, students, libraries, government agencies, corporations and professionals around the world. Gale, part of Cengage Learning, serves the world’s information and education needs through its vast and dynamic content pools, which are used by students and consumers in their libraries, schools and on the Internet. It is best known for the accuracy, breadth and convenience of its data, addressing all types of information needs – from homework help to health questions to business profiles – in a variety of formats.  For more information, visit www.cengage.com or www.gale.com.