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Kentucky Virtual Library (KYVL.org)
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KYVL is a consortium of over 400 Kentucky public libraries, school districts, universities and colleges and other institutions. KYVL has served the Commonwealth since November 1999, and is a program of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education.
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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]. KYVL@ky.gov

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September 5, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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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

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September 5, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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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.

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September 5, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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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, enid.wohlstein@ky.gov, to schedule in person or virtual PD.
July 17, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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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 KYVL@ky.gov kyvl.org/blog

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April 4, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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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. KYVL@ky.gov

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Image lists: For school districts, public libraries and private schools Choose your training topics or let us give you an overview Series of 20 min Zoom sessions up to 2.5 hours PD Great for staff training days, district PD days, onsite custom training
April 1, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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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

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March 31, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Check out our blog post about some of our best resources for high school students. kyvl.org/blog/High-sc...

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March 19, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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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

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March 12, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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Slidedeck is at KYVL.org/KPLA25
February 24, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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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

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February 24, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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#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.

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February 21, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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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
Image of LearningExpressLibrary flyer found on KYVL.org List of ACT prep resources within LearningExpress.
February 19, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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#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!

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February 18, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Today's blog post provides an overview of #middleschool resources in the KYVL collection. Check it out!

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February 12, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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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...

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February 11, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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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!

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January 30, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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Today is the last day to register for the Feb 8 #ACT. KYVL.org offers #LearningExpress to help you study.

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January 24, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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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.
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Listing of the top 15 resources used in LearningExpress. Chart can be found on our stats page.
January 24, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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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

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January 14, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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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.
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January 14, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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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

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January 7, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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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!

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November 4, 2024 at 6:03 PM
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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!
November 1, 2024 at 7:20 PM
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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.
November 1, 2024 at 7:18 PM