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Alabama Virtual Library (AVL)

Alabama Virtual Library (AVL). Alabama Department of Education Technology Initiatives. Presented by Dana Hettich and Imelda Vetter Reference Librarians University of Alabama at Birmingham dhettich@uab.edu ivetter@uab.edu. What is the AVL and how is it accessed?. http://www.avl.lib.al.us /

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Alabama Virtual Library (AVL)

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  1. Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) Alabama Department of Education Technology Initiatives

  2. Presented by Dana Hettich and Imelda Vetter Reference LibrariansUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham dhettich@uab.eduivetter@uab.edu

  3. What is the AVL and how is it accessed? • http://www.avl.lib.al.us/ • An online resource that provides students, teachers, and all residents of Alabama with informational databases • Geo-location technology • AVL card

  4. How is the AVL organized? • Student resources: elementary, middle, high school, college • Adult resources • Content areas within each level • All resources page

  5. Types of Content • Reference materials such as dictionary, encyclopedia, almanac, maps, biographies, country statistics, auto repair information • Magazine, journal, and newspaper articles • Career resources • Business resources • Health information and articles • Current events and controversial issues • Literature resources

  6. Types of Formats • HTML • PDF • Images • Audio • Video

  7. Database Demonstrations • EBSCO databases • Twayne Authors Series (Gale) • Encyclopedia Britannica • Opposing Viewpoints (Gale)

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