Udemy

Udemy is an online learning platform for adults who want to improve work-related skills or further develop a personal interest. Users can search through thousands of continuously updated, on-demand video courses across 75 categories in business, technology, design, and more, including courses taught by native speakers in 12 languages. All courses are taught by world-class instructors and offer a tailor-made learning experience for those who want to learn new technologies and skills to stay competitive in a changing workforce.

The first time you use Udemy, you will need to create an account.  If prompted, enter your Avon Library barcode and then click Sign in/Create an Udemy Account.  Scroll to the bottom of that page and select Sign up to create your account.

Click here for a PDF overview of creating your account and accessing Udemy’s content.

Udemy is available to Avon Library cardholders thanks to a generous grant from PeoplesBank.

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Workforce Solutions (including Job & Career Accelerator)

LearningExpress Library’s Workforce Solutions gives job seekers the most comprehensive collection of job search and career exploration tools anywhere — all in one place and always available online. It includes resume and letter builders with targeted samples and tips, millions of job and internship postings, interviewing advice, sample occupational tests, tools to build your skills, and a personal dashboard to track users’ work.  See all that Workforce Solution offers by clicking here, or just create an account and explore.

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MagillOnLiterature Plus

Produced by Salem Press, MagillOnLiterature Plus combines all of the quality content of both MagillOnLiterature and MagillOnAuthors in a fully integrated and enhanced single database. Contains biographical essays of the 2,500 most studied authors. More than 8,500 writers of fiction, poetry, drama, and essays are featured. More than 400 comprehensive essays on specific literary genres, themes and settings round out the collection. Includes a cross-referenced glossary of 1,800 literary words and phrases.

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A to Z Maps Online

The world’s most comprehensive collection of downloadable maps including modern maps, historical maps, maps of exploration, geography games and video guides.  Available on library computers, or at home from the library’s website for Avon cardholders.

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Connecticut Digital Archives

CT Digital Archives is a collaboration between the University of Connecticut Library and the Connecticut State Library. Avon’s online local history collection is located here, as well as those of many other libraries, museums, and historical societies around the state.

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