What is the Alabama Virtual Library? A group of online databases that provides access to magazine, encyclopedia, newspaper, and journal articles for research purposes. Provided free of charge for students, teachers, and citizens of Alabama

Connecting to AVL URL: www.avl.lib.al.us Uses geolocation to identify user’s location Typically do not need a username or password See Mrs. Perrigin if you have connectivity issues.

Why would I use AVL? Finding information for Powerpoint presentations Research information for a paper/essay College – writing speeches for Speech/Public Speaking classes Locating articles for article reviews or summaries Career information and resources

Available Databases Gale (PowerSearch, Literature Resources, etc.) Opposing Viewpoints Points of View EBSCOhost Auto Repair Reference Center MedLine Plus Career Library Britannica

What’s New in AVL? E-books (Britannica, Gale, Oxford) - Novels for Students – critical overviews of novels Career Resources (updated) Link to Homework Alabama Literature Resources - Opposing Viewpoints/Points of View databases (updated)

Quick Practice – Grades 9-11 Go to www.avl.lib.al.us Under “Student Resources,” click “High School.” On the left hand side, click the blue tab that says “E-books.”

Quick Practice – Grades 9-11 Under “Gale Virtual Reference Library,” click “Literature.” Click “Novels for Students.” On the left-hand side, type the name of the novel and hit enter to search. Click “View Text.”

11th grade Bevill students

Quick Practice – 8th grade Go to www.avl.lib.al.us Under “Student Resources,” click “Middle School.” Click “Britannica Middle School.” In the Search box, type “Holocaust.”

Citations Virtually every article, essay, multimedia source, etc. has a citation attached. Also, you have the option to select MLA, APA, or other styles that may be required.

Practice Use the sheet provided to work with your group to explore AVL. Think of any questions you may have regarding how, why, or when to use AVL.