Jump to navigation You are here vermont.gov › libraries › Find Books and More › Online Resources Library › Department of Libraries Agency of Administration VERMONT .GOV official state website Search form Search Librarian Links State Employee Links General Public Links Home Find Books and More Department of Libraries Catalog Articles eBooks and Audiobooks Online Resources Library Vermont Online Library - for Library Staff Learning Express - for Library Staff Universal Class - for Library Staff Digital Newspaper Project Services for Vermont Libraries Vermont State Library Law and Government Publications ABLE Library Find Vermont Libraries About Us Staff Directory Universal Class - for Library Staff Universal Class is an online learning platform offering over 500 continuing education courses on a diverse array of topics. All Vermont public libraries and their patrons have access to Universal Class through the Department of Libraries. (click to enlarge) What does Universal Class Offer? The site offers a wide-range of courses, from office skills to algebra, baking to self-help, and spiritual studies to painting. The classes are generally meant for high school-age patrons and older. Though classes are not for college credit, they are led by a real instructor with whom you communicate through the site. Courses allow you to proceed at your own pace, working on assignments anytime, day or night. They have up to six months to complete a class and can enroll in up to five classes at a time. How Do Patrons Register? To get started, patrons will go to the registration link - http://vermontstate.universalclass.com/barcode-login.htm?enter+code or the short version - http://bit.ly/vtlib_uc Next, patrons enter the number on their library card, and then fill out a registration form with their name, email address, and password. Patrons will receive an e-mail with a link to confirm their registration. Note - If your library uses short library card numbers, and you notice a problem with registering, please contact Josh at joshua.muse@vermont.gov to figure out an approach. (click to enlarge) How do They Use the Service? Patrons login by going to https://vermontstate.universalclass.com and using their email address and password. They can search through available classes by title or topic area. Each course will show the number of assignments and estimated amount of time it should take. Once they join a course, they can reach it under My Classes. Problem - Asking for a Fee? If a patron ever encounters an issue where the site looks like it's going to charge them to take a class, they probably registered as a general user rather than a library user. Please contact Josh with their email address, and we can transfer them over. Categories of Courses Accounting, Alternative Medicine, Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Business, Career Training, Computer Training, Entrepreneurship, Finance, General Education, Health & Medicine, History, Homeschooling, How To / Do It Yourself, Language Arts, Law/Legal/Criminal, Mathematics, Office Skills, Parenting and Family, Personal Development, Pet and Animal Care, Psychology, Real Estate, Science, Self-Help, Social Work, Special Education, Spiritual Studies, Teacher Resources, Test Preparation, Web Development, Writing Skills Who do I contact with Questions? Please start by getting in touch with Josh at joshua.muse@vermont.gov . A Vermont Government Website Copyright © 2021 State of Vermont. All rights reserved Accessibility Policy + Privacy Policy + Feedback Survey share this page: