The Alabama virtual Library is a joint effort by State and local officials to add and consolidate structured, on-line library content for use by students and residents of Alabama. The Alabama Virtual Library Steering Committee is currently leading the effort to fund a variety of subscriptions for Alabama library users. Through the AVL, an equitable core of information sources will be available to every student and citizen in Alabama, raising the level of excellence in schools and communities across the State.
Information is a vital part of education at any grade or educational level.
Alabama students deserve accurate and current information for their education. The Alabama Virtual Library will put excellent information right on the desktops of school and library computers in a way that is easy and enjoyable to use. Students, teachers, and citizens will be able to research topics using simple search strategies, including keyword searching, across thousands of magazine articles. With full text of many articles available online, students will spend their time productively reviewing the information content. Hundreds of thousands of articles and books will also be available through statewide lending programs using the resources owned by Alabama libraries.