Reminder: MHLS access to Universal Class sunsetted at the end of September 2024
At a glance
Description: Universal Class brings libraries lifelong learning courses in over 30 subject areas, many of which offer continuing education units (CEUs). More than 500 courses are available, and all are designed and led by professional instructors to build deeper understanding and mastery of subject matter. Universal Class includes videos, assignments, quizzes, tests, and options for social media interaction with other learners. Patrons may take multiple classes and learn at their own pace. Impact: This new service is an opportunity for patrons to expand their horizons, raise skill levels and pursue lifelong learning. Subscription date: 10/15/19-10/14/2022 – 09/30/2024 – funded 100% by Central Library State funds.Monthly usage statistics
Universal class does not provide statistical data by the library.
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Webinar recording: an Introduction to Universal Class, recorded live on 10/9 at 1pm
To view the webinar, you will need to login with your name and email address. The recording is just under 30 minutes.
May 18th: Universal Class becomes discoverable in OverDrive
Our custom link to Universal Class, https://midhudsonlibsysny.universalclass.com/, will remain in place. Users who directly access that link through your webpage or their own bookmarks should not experience any change. Universal Class will become discoverable OverDrive platforms on May 18th. This information was shared today, so we are getting this to you as soon as possible. We are still working on establishing a better understanding about the user experience in the OverDrive and Libby platform, particularly for existing Universal Class users. OverDrive “expects patrons to have continued access to any previous activity in their Universal Class account”. How that looks and is mapped into an OverDrive account is an outstanding question, that we are still working on them for answers on. I will follow up with you with more information and will also be updating the KB site as we find answers.
Links
- Pilot Access - Click Here
- Library Readiness: The site will be added to all HomeAccess pages and MHLS hosted websites. Libraries can add this link to their own pages after 10/15/2019
- Staff Documentation | FAQ
- Talking points
- Universal Class Promotional Materials