Getting Started with AVL

Get Started...

The Alabama Virtual Library provides all students, teachers, and citizens of the State of Alabama with 24/7 online access to premier library and information resources free of charge. AVL provides access to several types of resources such as Dictionary/Encyclopedias, Literature, Current Events, Business, and E-Books to name a few. 

Getting started with AVL is easy! Just follow these steps to start using AVL.

  • Select one of the education levels (Elementary School, Middle School, High School, etc.) from the "Resources for Alabama" menu at the top of the AVL website. 
  • Next, select one of the resources that is available for the education level that you selected. Or, you can search most AVL resources by using the AVL Discovery Search.
  • Once you select the resource you want to access, your browser will take you to the landing page for that resource and you can begin your search.
  • Some AVL resources have integrated search boxes in their informational pop up window. To access this feature, click on the information icon Info Icon.PNG in the resource tile and then enter your search terms into the integrated search box. 

Help

Experiencing issues accessing AVL or any of the subscribed resources? Please contact the AVL Help Desk.