In cooperation with the Vermont Department of Libraries, your library card allows you FREE access to statewide online resources through the Vermont Online Library (VOL). The VOL offers a wide array of electronic databases on a variety of topics geared to a variety of age levels, for both generalists and specialists. These resources are available 24 hours-a-day anywhere Internet access is available. We’ve highlighted a few databases here, but feel free to explore all that the VOL has to offer.

Peterson’s Test and Career Prep allows you to prep for standardized tests, cram for an upcoming exam, or refresh your academic skills. Prepare for your certification, credentialing, or licensing exams for vocations in fields such as nursing, law enforcement, public safety, teaching, and more, all with Peterson’s award-winning educational content. Their tools allow you to create or update a resume or use the career advice tutorials to learn about everything from job searching and interviewing to negotiating salaries.

For patrons who have been using Universal Class, please be aware that the state subscription will be ending on Aug. 31, 2024, at which point you will no longer be able to use the site. We recommend shifting over to our new resource, Gale Presents: Udemy.

Udemy is an online learning platform with 20,000 video courses on a huge range of topics: business, coding, music, cooking, and more! It offers well-structured video courses and assignments that you can complete at your own pace and in whatever order you want. You can access Udemy by following the link below.