Gale Virtual Reference Library

I selected the WWII Reference Library, 2000.  It directed me to a table of contents.  I then clicked on a chapter-it was basically an encyclopedia but online.  Very nice pictures and informative text-and I didn't have to carry a huge book around.  Our reference sections is quite limited, so this is a good resource to know about.  Back on the home page of the Gale Reference Library, the reference books are divided by subject-business, education, environment, history, law, etc...

In the search bar I typed in "What foods have zinc in them" and received 26 nutrition, vitamin and science articles.  After browsing through them I didn't find an article that helped me so I changed my search to "foods with zinc".  I then selected and article in the Gale Encycopedia of Nursing and Allied Health and found this:

Natural sources

Oysters are tremendously high in zinc. Some sources, such as whole grains, beans, and nuts, have good zinc content but the fiber in these foods prevents it from being absorbed well. Foods with zinc that is better utilized include beef, chicken, turkey, milk, cheese, and yogurt. Pure maple syrup also is a good dose of zinc.

The listen function was neat.  It highlighted the text as the voice read the words.  Very handy for someone who cannot read very well.

Blogger: Clueless learned about the College Blue Book in the Gale Reference Library.  She also searched for Mission Statements to help her library.  She didn't think too much of the "listen" feature-as she..or he? is more if a visual learner.
Blogger: Kermit's Crazy Kat Cousin liked Gale Reference Library because you can email the articles to yourself or send them as an mp3 among other things.  I must agree-technology is great!  Kermit noticed that some of the articles were outdated and brought that to our attention, wanting to know how often they are updated.  Good question!