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online resources Burnham Library database subscriptions are purchased via a statewide licensing contract through the Vermont Department of Libraries. heritageQuest HeritageQuest Online from Proquest is an invaluable genealogy database, which offers census data, family records, local histories and other resources documenting the American experience, is an immense resource for both novice and expert genealogy researchers. Because of the licensing agreement between HeritageQuest Online and the Vermont Department of Libraries, you will need to call Burnham Library at 879-7576 or visit the Library to obtain the required username and password, which changes from time to time. If you already have these access codes, click here: Heritage Quest Online to begin using this valuable resource. vermont online Library The Vermont Online Library (VOL) provides access to hundreds of full-text magazine, journal and newspaper articles and abstracts and citations for thousands more publications. With information for all ages, the Vermont Online Library is a valuable resource for the general population, students, academics, professionals and businesses. To access the Vermont Online Library, click here: VOL. vermont department of libraries online catalog If you are interested in checking out an item directly at a nearby Chittenden County library*, the directions below will help you find out which libraries own the item. In order to know whether the item is currently available, you’ll need to telephone the owning library or visit its website. The easiest way to search for materials at other libraries is to contact your home library and let your Interlibrary Loan Specialist assist you. However, if you choose to do your own search, find an item that you are interested in borrowing, and the lending library is outside the Chittenden County area* or you do not plan to pick up the item yourself, you will still need to request an Interlibrary Loan (ILL) through your home library. How to Search the VT Department of Libraries Catalog (VALS):
1. Go to the
Online Catalog advanced search page:
• Select
individual libraries near you, if you are interested in going to that
library to
• Select PUBCAT
(The Public Library Catalog) to search the holdings at public
• Select DOLCAT
(The Vermont Department of Libraries) to search the holdings at
4. After entering
your search terms, you will get a list of the collections or records For assistance with a loan from another library, Colchester residents may contact the Burnham Library at (802)879-7576. The Burnham Library Card can be used directly at 17 Homecard Chittenden County libraries. *Materials may not be borrowed directly from the Fletcher Free Library unless you hold a Fletcher Free card.
HW WilSONWEB HW Wilsonweb provides access to biographical information for over 100,000 notable figures both current and historical, through four online databases, drawing their information from four specific publications: Biographies Plus Illustrated, Current Biographies Illustrated, Junior Authors and Illustrators, and Biography Reference Bank. Full text articles, thumbnail biographies, illustrations, photographs, and bibliographic references are included for many of the entries. To use HW Wilsonweb from any computer outside of the library with Internet access, simply click here: HW Wilsonweb. For computers inside the library, click here. You will be asked to enter your your 14-character barcode number, located on the back of your Burnham Library card. You must use ALL CAPS when entering the barcode and you must enter 14 characters. Important: A 5 must be substituted for the last character of the barcode number if the barcode does not end with a number OR a 5 must be added if your barcode only has 13 characters. For example, if your barcode is Pxxxxxxxxxxxx/, enter it as Pxxxxxxxxxxxx5. |
