Gale, a part of Cengage Learning and a US-based publisher of research and reference resources for libraries, schools and businesses, has announced the launch of Gale Genealogy Connect, a new online tool for genealogical research. The tool focuses on the 'how to' of genealogical research along with source materials and seeks to serve as a complement to popular fact, date and people-based genealogy resources already on the market.
Gale Genealogy Connect features over 550 reference works at release on a standalone e-book platform, with a goal of growing the collection to nearly 1,500 works. The content covers a range of topics such as genealogy research basics, genealogy methods and sources, colonial genealogy, immigration, royal and Native American ancestry.
The tool serves both novice and advanced researchers – beginners will learn proper research methods and how to define and organise goals, while powerful search features help advanced researchers make connections among data to uncover a meaningful story behind their family tree.
Additional features of Gale Genealogy Connect reportedly include an engaging user interface with translation into 38 languages, unlimited and simultaneous 24/7 access, seamless cross-searching across all Gale Genealogy Connect collections, ability to print, save, email or share articles, and multi-page PDF viewing recreating the book experience.
The content is divided into six bundles, giving libraries several purchase and subscription options to meet their needs.
More information on Gale Genealogy Connect is available at www.gale.cengage.com/genealogy.
