Gale Virtual Reference Library

Can you believe how far we've come? Seriously, I stand in awe of the availability of information and technology. I'm sitting at home, in the "Middle of Nowhere, SD", on a computer that is pulling information from thin air and posting my writing on and in a place that others from all over the world can read and comment on. Wow!

I used the GVRL to look at The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine. I am interested in essential oils and aromatherapy so I searched for that in the appropriate volume. I have the options to print, email, download or even listen to this article. The article can also be translated.

We use goggle often in our home when topics of discussion come up. I think that I will try to use this resource and some of the others instead. In music class, I often challenge my students to research something that they ask questions about. I will encourage them to use GVRL.

I searched gluten sensitivity. There were 10 results that were related in some way. The results were found in various references that may help to narrow down your search. I looked at the Food Allergies article in the Encyclopedia of Medicine. The article actually didn't mention gluten sensitivity but was interesting. I wasn't looking forward to using the listen feature because I've used some that were very hard to understand. I was pleasantly surprised. The voice was very clear.

Hopefully, I remember to use this resource when an opportunity presents itself.