At Your Local Library
Vermont has more than 180 public libraries in towns big and small throughout the state. Beyond checking out books and other items, most libraries offer access to public computers, printing, WiFi, and much more. Librarians can also help you find answers to questions and point you in the direction of local or statewide resources. Some libraries even have reservable meeting spaces, and lend items like puzzles, telescopes, and muffin tins.
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From the Vermont Department of Libraries
The Vermont Department of Libraries (VTLIB) is here to support libraries of all kinds, as well as Vermonters throughout the state. We provide free access to online resources statewide, including video-based classes of all kinds, eBooks and eAudiobooks, research resources, career help, legal forms, car repair manuals, and much more, all accessed via a local library card.
Udemy - Online Video Classes
Udemy is an online learning platform offering over 20,000 video courses on a very wide range of topics, including business, programming, music, cooking, and much more! It offers well-structured video courses and assignments that can be completed at the user's own pace and in any order they choose.
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Peterson’s Test and Career Prep - Career and Education Advancement Tools
Peterson’s Test and Career Prep is specifically designed to help individuals prepare for standardized tests and explore career options. It provides job help such as career certification practice exams and vocational test prep tools for nursing, law enforcement, real estate, teaching, trucking, and more. It also offers standardized test preparation (like the SAT or GRE), undergraduate and graduate program research, tuition assistance information, and career advice, as well as help with resumes and cover letters.
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LegalForms - Fillable Legal Documents
LegalForms offers a huge range of legal documents and templates for use in personal and business legal dealings. Where relevant, forms are specific to Vermont. Patrons can access documents for used car sales, bankruptcy, divorce, apartment rental agreements, creating wills, and much more.
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Palace Project - eBooks and eAudiobooks
Palace allows users to check out eBooks and eAudiobooks on their phones and tablets, much like checking out a physical book. The state collection includes over 7,500 items and aims to accommodate all ages and interests.
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Chilton Library - Automobile Repair and Maintenance
Chilton functions as an online repair manual for a wide range of cars and trucks. It provides instructions, diagrams, photos, and videos for repair and maintenance of numerous makes and models.
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Vermont Online Library - Research Databases
Vermont Online Library (VOL) offers a wide assortment of databases for all ages, and on a huge number of topics. It provides access to articles from academic journals, popular magazines, and newspapers. The In Context databases function like a modern encyclopedia, presenting articles with context, images, videos, and links. There are databases available for every age and skill-range, from elementary through post-graduate. Every public library, school library, and academic library in Vermont can access VOL for free.
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MyVermont.Gov - Newspapers and Ancestry
Vermont residents can access Vermont newspaper articles and vital record information through Newspapers.com and Ancestry.com, by creating a MyVermont.Gov account. This initiative is made possible through a partnership with the Vermont State Archives and Records Administration.