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Alabama Virtual Library:  The AVL allows patrons to access a large variety of reference sources and databases for research and study. Requires Alabama Virtual Library card available at public libraries in Walker and Winston counties.


Facts on File African American History Online:  African-American History Online covers topics such as affirmative action, Africa, black nationalism, civil rights, emancipation, free blacks, the Harlem Renaissance, migrations, racial violence and hate crimes, religion, slave living conditions, slave liberation strategies, social work and philanthropy, sports, and visual arts. Requires CERL library card available at public libraries in Walker and Winston counties.


Homework Alabama:  Homework Alabama provides live tutors to assist students in grades K-12, college introductory courses, and the adult learner. Available from 3 p.m. until 10 p.m. Sunday - Thursday. Requires CERL library card available at public libraries in Walker and Winston counties.


Learning Express Library:  Skill-building and test preparation materials for standardized tests. Interactive practice exams based on official exams. Scoring and analysis of practice test responses. Basic skills, college preparatory, civil service, GED, and some specific careers. Requires CERL library card available at public libraries in Walker and Winston counties.


World Book Online:  World Book Online Reference Center features: all articles from the 22-volume print set plus over 8,000 more; over 12,000 pictures and maps; 10,000 sounds, including pronunciations; more than 100 videos and animations; 60,000 cross-reference links; more than 7,000 links to editor-approved Web sites. Requires CERL library card available at public libraries in Walker and Winston counties.