KYVL ASSIGNED LOGIN: The current login has a “26” in the password and will be good through September 2026. Request your organization’s login here kyvl.org/pw You must use your school or work email that we recognize [we look at the email domain]. [email protected] @joinkla.bsky.social @kasl.us

KY PUBLIC LIBRARIES: We have library card login. Once in place, your patrons can use their library card at KYVL.org to access our resources. Complete this form to help us take next steps to get your library set up. kyvl.libwizard.com/f/sip @joinkla.bsky.social

KY SCHOOL DISTRICTS: We can set up email login for Microsoft or Google you can use school email to login when away from the district network. Direct your DTC to kyvl.libwizard.com/f/sso for Google or kyvl.libwizard.com/f/azure for Azure for setup tutorials and instructions. @kasl.us

KYVL summer PD and training is in full swing. Public library training, also open to school librarians, is being scheduled. Register below or contact Enid Wohlstein, [email protected], to schedule in person or virtual PD.

KYVL Training in Calvert City on 7/31 from 9 to 11:30am CT. Check out the blog post for more info and the registration link. @kasl.us @joinkla.bsky.social #training #kyvl kyvl.org/blog/KYVL-Tr...

KYVL training on Sept 9th at McCreary County Public Library - open to other library staff! Check out the blog post for more information and the link to register. @joinkla.bsky.social @kasl.us #training #kyvl kyvl.org/blog/KYVL-tr...

KYVL training August 1st at Hancock County Public Library and nearby libraries are invited! Check out the blog post for more information and the link to register. @kasl.us @joinkla.bsky.social #training #kyvl kyvl.org/blog/KYVL-tr...

Hi KY libraries! Would you like to learn about how LearningExpress can help your communities? Take a look at this blog post. kyvl.org/blog/Learn-m... @kasl.us @joinkla.bsky.social

Check out this page from #KDLA on the impact of #IMLS funding in Kentucky communities. kdla.ky.gov/Pages/IMLS.a... @joinkla.bsky.social

Check out our blog post about methods of authentication into KYVL.org resources. Email, library card and KYVL-assigned. We can add districts for email SSO and library card for public libraries. Get in touch [email protected] kyvl.org/blog @kasl.us #kentuckypubliclibraries #KentuckyLibraries #KyLChat

KYVL supports learning, work and leisure for all ages and interests. Are you familiar with KYVL or could you use some PD or continuing education credits? We offer Zoom sessions & do onsite training at staff PD days. [email protected] @kasl.us #kentuckypubliclibraries #KentuckyLibraries #KyLChat

ACT is April 5! KYVL has ACT and AP exam test prep resources, as well as high school and college core subject learning resources. We have a flyer you can use or modify. kyvl.org/db/resources @kasl.us #kentuckypubliclibraries #ACTtestprep #KentuckyLibraries #KyLChat

Check out our blog post about some of our best resources for high school students. kyvl.org/blog/High-sc... @kasl.us @joinkla.bsky.social #KentuckyLibraries #KyLChat

We have flyers and handouts about resources for ACT and AP exam prep, career & technical education, health careers and health resources, and more. Slidedecks too! If you don’t see what you need, we can make it. Just ask. kyvl.org/db/resources @joinkla.bsky.social @kasl.us #KentuckyLibraries

Check out our new blog post about #TeachBritannica from #BritannicaEducation. These free resources help teach all kinds of concepts. Take a look. kyvl.org/blog/Teach-B... @kasl-librarians.bsky.social @joinkla.bsky.social #KentuckyPublicLibraries #KYPublicLibraries #KentuckyLibraries #KyLChat

If you missed Enid's session at #KPLA25, here is a link to the flyer that was just posted to our website last week -- Elementary and Early Learner Resources in Public Libraries kyvl.org/elemPL #KentuckyLibraries @joinkla.bsky.social

#kpla2025 last day today! Enid will be presenting in Meeting Room 3 on Friday at 11am. Session is "Support Your Early Learners: KYVL Resources for Homework or Homeschool" walking through resources for PreK through elementary grades. #KPLA25 #KPLA @joinkla.bsky.social

We have ACT & AP exam test prep resources and high school and college core subject learning resources. If you use the correct link for your library or school district, we'll be able to capture the usage for your library or district. Get in touch for the link(s). @kasl-librarians.bsky.social

#KPLA2025 is this week! We're so excited to see our public library colleagues. Enid will be in Meeting Room 3 on Friday at 11am. Session is "Support Your Early Learners: KYVL Resources for Homework or Homeschool" - come see us! #KentuckyLibraries @joinkla.bsky.social #KPLA25

Today's blog post provides an overview of #middleschool resources in the KYVL collection. Check it out! #kentuckylibraries ##KyLChat @kasl-librarians.bsky.social kyvl.org/blog/Select-...

We're highlighting KYVL resources for early learners and elementary students. And reminder we added a Britannica School/Britannica Library resource for pre-K through 2nd graders -- first in the list of the blog post. kyvl.org/blog/Highlig... @kasl-librarians.bsky.social #kentuckylibraries

KYVL members: please update your IP information with us. Our primary method of authentication is by IP address. Please check your IT people or ISP as to your current, static, public-facing IPs. Email [email protected] Thanks so much! We'll be emailing about this, posting to FB too. #KentuckyLibraries

Studying for the #ACT? We have test prep resources for that. #AP exams too. Check out #LearningExpress Admissions Test Prep kyvl.org/catp You must register or have an account. Use your preferred email address or Google signin. Libns get in touch! #KentuckyLibraries @kasl-librarians.bsky.social

Today is the last day to register for the Feb 8 #ACT. KYVL.org offers #LearningExpress to help you study. @kasl-librarians.bsky.social #KentuckyLibraries #ACThelp

Hi KYVL folks, July-Dec 2024 usage statistics are posted. kyvl.org/stats25 Check out the #LearningExpressLibrary usage for the last 6 months! ACT and PRAXIS test prep are the most used. #KyLChat #KentuckyLibraries @kasl-librarians.bsky.social

KYVL office, along with KY state government, will be closed 20 January to remember and honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We'll back Tuesday. Thank you.

KASL Members! Join us for our next Power Hour... All About Advocacy #KyLChat Jan 23, 5:30 Central, 6:30 Eastern RSVP on mighty network: kasl-librarians.mn.co/posts/76350002

Morning friends, Just getting our feet wet here, so to speak. We will not be posting to Xtwitter anymore. You can still find us on Facebook. www.facebook.com/kentuckyvirtuallibrary And you can subscribe to our blog. kyvl.org/blog #KentuckyLibraries #KyLChat @kasl-librarians.bsky.social

Authentication for public libraries: We offer library card login. Your ILS IT can provide needed info. But once in place, your patrons can use their library card with KYVL. Complete this form to help us take next steps to get your library set up. kyvl.libwizard.com/f/sip #KentuckyLibraries

Let's talk authentication options for our school districts. We can set up any school district with SSO for school email for access away from the school network. Direct your DTC to kyvl.libwizard.com/f/sso for more information. #KyLChat @kasl-librarians.bsky.social

I'm sharing some good news with you. As of January 1, we have added Britannica School Early Elementary for our pre-second grade learners. It is an encyclopedia built for browsing and exploring. Find it at kyvl.org/bee #schoollibrary #schoollibrarian #KyLChat @kasl-librarians.bsky.social

As part of a state agency, KYVL offices will be closed Nov 5, Tuesday, in observance of the federal election. Emails and calls will be returned Wednesday. Thank you! (Image source: school-eb-com.proxy.kyvl.org/levels/high/article/flag-of-the-United-States-of-America/69466 )

With 340 members, together, we've served the Commonwealth by providing equitable access to resources through research databases, courier service for interlibrary loan, the digital collections of the Kentucky Digital Library, and now Affordable Learning KY.  So Happy Birthday to the KYVL!

KYVL members over the past 25 years have included all of KY's public universities, KCTCS, private and independent colleges and universities, public libraries, public school districts, private schools, hospitals, military bases, state government agencies, and more.

Happy Birthday to the Kentucky Virtual Library! Since our launch on November 1, 1999, KYVL users have logged over a billion searches and nearly 100 million full-text, image and video views or downloads.

Britannica Education has launched a free new website with materials to bridge the gap between the classroom & Britannica resources. Teach Britannica has corresponding mini lessons, graphics organizers and more, print and download ready to use. Read our blog post. kyvl.org/blog/Teach-B...