There are several ways to access Bennington Banner<\/em> articles through the library:<\/p>\n The Library has The Bennington Banner<\/em> on microfilm from 1903 \u2013 near present. Reference Desk staff can search the microfilm, save articles as .jpg or .pdf files and email them. Please call the library and ask for the Reference Desk for assistance.<\/p>\n DigitalLearn.org<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0from the Public Library Association<\/p>\n If you are new to computers, haven\u2019t used them for a while, are a little unsure and uncomfortable, or just need a bit of a refresher, DigitalLearn.org has tools to help you tackle technology at your own pace and gain the confidence you need to succeed.<\/p>\n Learning Express Library = Test Prep, Basic Skills & Career Help!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Test prep for many exams, including GED, Commercial Driver\u2019s License (CDL) exam, nursing and medical exams, military, cosmetology, teaching, SAT, LSAT, GRE test prep and more!<\/p>\n Improve basic skills in reading, writing, math, and basic sciences<\/p>\n LearningExpress Library also builds job interview, resume writing, and computer skills!\u00a0<\/p>\n LearningExpress Library Tutorial<\/a> (.pdf file opens in new tab) Library card is not required to use Learning Express Library.<\/p>\n FamilySearch<\/a> \u2013 Created and run by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this site contains a large and freely searchable archive. Among the data are: the Social Security Death Index (SSDI), U.S. Federal Census for 1880 or the 1881 census for both the British Isles and Canada, a vital records index containing birth, marriage, and death records from around the world.<\/p>\n Genealogy Research Page<\/a> \u2013 This Vermont Department of Libraries page includes many helpful links, starting with Vermont Vital Records and expanding beyond the state.<\/p>\n Borrow 5 hoopla titles a month! No waiting! <\/strong>Books are available for 21 days<\/strong>, videos are available for 3 days,<\/strong> and music titles are available for 7 days <\/strong>after you borrow. Enjoy!<\/p>\n To get started with Hoopla<\/strong>, enter your email address, create a password, and then enter your library card number and your library PIN (password), which is your last name with only the first letter capitalized.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n TO LOG IN to Hoopla & OverDrive, enter your library card number and your PIN (password) is your last name (capitalize only the first letter).<\/strong><\/p>\n Internet Archive<\/strong> \u2013 Internet Archive is a non-profit digital library offering free universal access to books, movies & music, as well as 418 billion archived web pages. LibriVox<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 This site offers public domain audiobooks recorded by volunteers for free use on any relevant device. Like Gutenberg, they tend to be items published before 1924. The library subscribes to NewsBank, which maintains Access World News, a large collection of\u00a0local, regional, national and international news, including\u00a0print and online-only newspapers, blogs, newswires, journals, broadcast transcripts and videos:<\/p>\n Access to audiobooks and ebooks from The Vermont Department of Libraries will end August 31. <\/strong>You can continue to access audiobooks and ebooks through the Green Mountain Library Consortium (the larger collection used by most members) as usual, just click the OverDrive logo below<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n When the Vermont Dept. of Libraries\u2019 subscription to Overdrive ends August 31, 2021, you will no longer be able to checkout items, or access your account. It\u2019s possible that currently checked out items will remain until they expire, but we are not certain.<\/p>\n The Department of Libraries is currently in the process of acquiring a new service to provide downloadable ebooks and audiobooks, however there will definitely be a gap before that service is up and running.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re in search of more downloadable items during this gap period, try the FREE RESOURCES listed below.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, it will not be possible to transfer your reading history, wishlist, or holds into the (eventual) new system. But you can save this information for your own records or to (eventually) enter it by hand. Here are instructions on how to do that:<\/p>\n TO LOG IN to OverDrive, enter your library card number and your PIN (password) is your last name (capitalize only the first letter).<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Project Gutenberg<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The site offers thousands of public domain ebooks for free use on any device. Because they are public domain, they are typically limited to items published before 1924, but that still includes a wide range of classics. Click the image above to access Salem Press History and Literature books: Universal Class<\/a><\/p>\n Over 500 classes!<\/strong><\/p>\n Learn from anywhere, online, on your own time! For high school age learners and older.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Universal Class includes courses from algebra to computer training, baking to self-help, and spiritual studies to painting. Take up to six months to complete a class and enroll in up to five classes at a time. Access is open to anyone in Vermont. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.10.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Sidebar Popular Links” _builder_version=”4.10.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Make Me A Member<\/a><\/p>\n Borrow Museum Passes<\/a><\/p>\n\n
Bennington Banner<\/em> (11\/18\/1999 \u2013 Current):\u00a0 <\/a>IN LIBRARY USE Only<\/a>
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Bennington Banner<\/a><\/em>\u00a0(11\/18\/1999 \u2013 Current): Use Outside the Library Only<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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List of Resources in LearningExpress Library<\/a> (.pdf file opens in new tab)<\/p>\n
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For almost 20 years, the <\/a>GCFLearnFree.org<\/a><\/strong> program (Goodwill Community Foundation) has helped millions around the world learn the essential skills they need to live and work in the 21st century. From Microsoft Office and email, to reading, math, and more\u2014GCFLearnFree.org offers more than 200 topics, including more than 2,000 lessons, more than 1,000 videos, and more than 50 interactives and games, completely free.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Grow with Google<\/a><\/strong> provides free training, tools, and resources to help you grow your skills, career, or business.
Now more than ever, Americans need digital skills to land the jobs they want, advance their careers, and grow their businesses. Grow with Google aims to help by providing free training, tools and expertise.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Hoopla<\/a><\/p>\n
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Access \u2013 Go to\u00a0https:\/\/archive.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n
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Access \u2013 Go to\u00a0https:\/\/librivox.org\/<\/a>\u00a0and download audiobooks.<\/p>\n
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Access World News:\u00a0 IN LIBRARY USE Only<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
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<\/a>OverDrive<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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Access \u2013 Go to\u00a0https:\/\/www.gutenberg.org\/<\/a>\u00a0and download ebooks in a variety of formats<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Salem Press<\/a><\/p>\n
Great Lives from History (Ancient World, Middle Ages, Renaissance, 17th Century, and 18th Century)
Great Events from History (the Ancient World, Middle Ages, and events from the Renaissance and Early Modern Era: 1454-1600)
Critical Survey of Graphic Novels, Heroes & Superheroes in-depth analysis of over 130 of the most popular and studied graphic novels
Magill\u2019s Literary Annual (1977-2016) informative analysis of 200 notable titles published each year (fiction and nonfiction)<\/em><\/p>\n
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Courses are not for college credit, but you can earn continuing education credits.<\/p>\n
Register for Universal Class with your library card.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>VT Online Library<\/a><\/p>\n
To share your location, click \u201cUse My Location\u201d and then \u201cAllow.\u201d
If you are prompted for a password type maplesyrup (lowercase, no spaces).<\/p>\n