National Geographic and Gale have partnered to bring vast resources to digital life with the National Geographic Virtual Library. Libraries can offer access to the complete archive of National Geographic magazine along with a cross-searchable collection of books, maps, images, and videos.

When National Geographic magazine debuted in 1888, it reflected the interests of its small, mostly professional readership. The focus then was on scholarly articles such as "Geographic Methods in Geologic Investigation" and less on photos between its conservative brown covers.

Now, after more than a century of delivering unforgettable images and text, National Geographic is journalism's most recognized name in exploration and discovery, bringing the wonders of the world to some 60 million people each month.

As generations of researchers and fans will attest, the iconic monthly publication provides unparalleled, in-depth coverage of cultures, nature, science, technology, and more -- making it an essential resource for educators and students as well as general readers. Thanks to advanced digital technology, your library can now offer unlimited access to the magazine to the mid-1990s -- every article from every issue, each fully searchable through an intuitive interface.