On the front page of the Gale Virtual Reference site, I selected "show all" to see what resources were available. This led to categories that one could research. Under "religion" I chose the resource,"World Religions Reference Library" which includes 6 volumes. From here, I chose to go directly to the "Index" where I could either type in a specific topic or word to search or click a letter of the alphabet to narrow the search.
This reference source allows the researcher to find answers to both 'common' and 'obscure' questions. I was able to find what foods are good sources of zinc as well as 9 resources with information about a rare genetic disorder, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Having a wealth of information available though the South Dakota State Library is a great tool for students, teachers, and schools. I was able to email a pdf of an article to someone else to read.
Another valuable feature is the "Read Speak" listen option. One can either listen online or download as MP3. This is a good option for those who learn best auditorily or has difficulty comprehending written text.
The Gale Virtual Reference is another great reference source and tool for students and teachers!
Thanks for your comments, LitGarden! I'm glad you could see the value of these online reference books and found something to use right away. I like the "Read Speak" option to learn how to pronounce those difficult scientific & medical terms.
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