Librarian FAQs

This page contains FAQs for librarians and library staff.
Are there any training materials or videos available for the resources that are available through the Alabama Virtual Library?

To access vendor provided training videos and materials, please visit the Training section of the AVL website.

I don't have my AVL administrative credentials to issue AVL accounts. How can I get help with my credentials?

For assistance with your AVL administrative credentials, please contact the AVL Help Desk.

How many e-books are available through AVL?

Currently, these vendors provide access to e-books through AVL.

Britannica 473 Titles
EBSCO 1,491 Titles
Gale 156 Titles
Oxford University Press 156 Titles
How do I request AVL promotional materials?

If you are an educator or librarian who needs AVL supplies or promotional materials, please use the AVL Promotional Materials Request Form.

Promotional images are also available for download from the the AVL Advocacy page. Click here to access the AVL Advocacy page.

URL Requests

The AVL Council is currently assessing the topic of institutions accessing AVL resources via EZ Proxy or other types of URL access. Please continue to check the AVL website for updates pertaining to this topic. AVL resources are always available through the resource pages on the AVL website.

If you experience any issues accessing AVL resources, please contact the AVL Help Desk for assistance.

Promotional images are also available to download from the Advocacy page.

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