Gale and Utah State Library Partner to Provide Residents Free Access to New Digital Resources
Gale Digital Resources Now Available to Millions of Residents Across Utah Using Their Local Public Library Cards
SALT LAKE CITY and FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Feb. 26, 2025 has partnered with , part of Cengage Group, to provide Utah's more than 3 million residents with free access to Gale digital resources. The resources are available online to all Utah residents with a local public library card through . With expanded access to reliable, high-quality content, Utah public libraries can better support the educational, lifelong learning, homeschooling, professional and informational needs of its communities.
This partnership ensures that all Utah residents, regardless of their location, have access to educational tools.
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"Many of our rural areas have limited access to library services. With Gale digital resources, our rural communities and homeschooling families now have the same access to the online resources as our larger communities," said Cara Rothman, State Librarian of Utah. "This partnership also aligns with our commitment to support lifelong learning of all Utahns which is essential for personal and professional growth, and we are thrilled to collaborate with Gale to bring these invaluable resources to our residents to support their continuous learning."
Gale resources now available to UOPL users include:
: Automotive repair and maintenance instruction for the most popular vehicle makes and models. : A readers' advisory database for discovery of books by author, genre and topic based on expert reviews and recommendations. : 7 multidisciplinary, multi-source type databases covering elementary, middle, high school, environmental studies, biographical info, science and a wide range of viewpoints on today's social issues. : Over 16,000 full-text periodicals and popular magazines, plus, peer-reviewed journals to support research and student inquiry. : covers all aspects of starting, financing and operating a business. Resources include 1,000 sample business plans, how-to guides, articles, websites and more. : Research global companies and industries with in-depth analysis through current news, statistical data, and comprehensive reports. : Authoritative source on the full range of health-related issues, from current disease and disorder information to in-depth coverage of alternative medical practices, updated daily. : Digital encyclopedias and reference resources on a range of subjects from art, business, history, literature, medicine, multicultural studies and science. manipulate 3D interactive models to visualize and understand biology, chemistry, earth, and space science concepts. : Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology and space. : a one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics including: business, careers, computers, current events, economics, education, health care, history, hobbies, literature, personal finance, politics, science, social science, self-help, technology and many other general interest topics.
With a library card, Utah residents can access Gale's digital resources 24/7 from anywhere and on any device. Additionally, many of the resources feature integrated workflow tools from Google and Microsoft, as well as language translation, downloadable audio and easy ways to share and save content.
"This partnership ensures that all Utah residents, regardless of their location, have access to the educational tools they need to succeed in their personal and professional lives, and we are honored to be a part of making that happen," said Paul Gazzolo, senior vice president and general manager at Gale.
Utah residents can access these new resources through the or from the websites of their local libraries.
About Cengage Group and GaleCengage Group, an education technology company serving millions of learners in 165 countries, advances the way students learn through quality, digital experiences. The company currently serves the K-12, higher education, professional, library, English language teaching and workforce training markets worldwide. Gale, part of Cengage Group, provides libraries with original and curated content, as well as the modern research tools and technology that are crucial in connecting libraries to learning, and learners to libraries. For more than 65 years, Gale has partnered with libraries around the world to empower the discovery of knowledge and insights – where, when and how people need it. Gale has 500 employees globally with its main operations in Farmington Hills, Michigan. For more information, please visit .
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Media Contact:Kayla Siefker, Gale, part of Cengage Group248-378-3376
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