Henry Raymond

Fairfax News => Current News & Events => Topic started by: Fairfax Librarian on September 08, 2011, 06:05:14 PM

Title: Free Online Classes now available to all through your library
Post by: Fairfax Librarian on September 08, 2011, 06:05:14 PM

Sounds to good to be true?  It's True!

I would like to welcome you to our new service: Universal Class, which gives library cardholders
access to over 500 online courses. Here are the quick facts: 
•   You are welcome to enroll in up to 5 courses at a time.
•   You have up to 6 months to finish each course.
•   You have access to your course 24/7 via the Internet.
•   Attend class and do assignments on your schedule. Each course has a real instructor who you may communicate with using email.
•   These are non-credit courses and are provided for your personal enrichment. These courses are not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.  Some classes can quality for Continuing Ed. credits.

Universal Class is offered at no cost to all Vermont Public Libraries beginning on September 1, 2011 by the Vermont Department of Libraries All citizens of Vermont who have access to the services of a public library are eligible to use this online learning resource for free in the library or from remote sites.

Click on http://vermontstate.universalclass.com/barcode-login.htm?enter+code (http://vermontstate.universalclass.com/barcode-login.htm?enter+code)
for log in page and more information.  Or see attached informational flier, or call the library at 849-2420!

YOUR LOG IN WILL BE:  2VSOG00000 + your four digit Fairfax Community Library card number.  (14 characters total.)

Title: Re: Free Online Classes now available to all through your library
Post by: khort on September 09, 2011, 03:27:27 PM

I tried to log into the website link. It asked for our library card number, which I entered but it did not accept it. Is there another number that we should use to gain access to this?  Thanks!

Title: Re: Free Online Classes now available to all through your library
Post by: Fairfax Librarian on September 10, 2011, 01:10:08 PM

Yes, please use:

2VSOG00000 + your 4 digit library card number

Example:  2VSOG000009555

It has to be 14 digits long.  VSOG are all letters, then 5 zeros.

Have fun!

Title: Re: Free Online Classes now available to all through your library
Post by: khort on September 10, 2011, 02:46:26 PM

Thanks! I recommend everyone take a look at this. There is ALOT of courses. Some for fun and some for real life. FREE!

Title: Re: Free Online Classes now available to all through your library
Post by: red on September 17, 2011, 09:14:03 AM

There is a cost for each course you take.

Title: Re: Free Online Classes now available to all through your library
Post by: khort on September 17, 2011, 09:43:27 AM

No cost associated with any of the classes!

Title: Re: Free Online Classes now available to all through your library
Post by: Fairfax Librarian on September 19, 2011, 02:23:12 PM

These courses are FREE to our patrons.  You must log in through the VT Dept. of Library link to access the account that is set up for Vermonters.  If you go directly to Universal Class's website you see the info for individual subscribers.

Follow this link:
http://vermontstate.universalclass.com/barcode-login.htm?enter+code (http://vermontstate.universalclass.com/barcode-login.htm?enter+code)

Hope that clarifies!