We are currently trialling 3 database offerings from Gale Cengage.

All three offerings are available from this link

Dictionary of Literary Biography Complete is comprised of: Dictionary of Literary Biography (vols. 1-346) Dictionary of Literary Biography Documentary Series (50 vols.) Dictionary of Literary Biography Yearbook (23 vols.). Dictionary of Literary Biography includes biographical and critical essays on the lives, works and careers of the world’s most influential literary figures. Images also included.

Global Issues in Context is a new electronic resource that offers global perspectives on issues of international importance and current world events and topics in the news related to these issues. This resource ties together a variety of sources to present a rich analysis of issues social, political, military, economic, environmental, science related, health related, cultural and headlines in world hot spots.

Small Business Resource Center covers all major areas of starting and operating a business including financing, management, marketing, human resources, franchising, accounting and taxes. Startup and established businesses alike can find the answers they’re looking for from an easy-to-use interface that includes a “How To” menu that tackles the most-frequently asked new business questions.

All of these trials end June 5, 2009.

Take a look, and tell Larry or Emily what you think!