The Whiting Library in Chester, Vermont Announces The Introduction of Universal Class Library Edition

Whiting Library, Chester, Vermont in partnership with Recorded Books (Prince Frederick, MD), is pleased to announce the introduction of Universal Class Library Edition, a powerful new online continuing education service designed specifically for use by the patrons of public libraries.

Universal Class offers patrons a unique online education experience. With a growing catalog of over 540 courses, Universal Class is committed to providing free high quality online training. Over 300,000 students around the world have benefited from Universal Class' unique instructional technologies. With real instructors guiding the learning, engaging video-based lessons, a collaborative learning environment, graded lesson tests, certificates of achievement and Continuing Education Units available for selected courses, students enjoy an engaging and measurable learning experience that helps them master and document their educational goals.

Universal Class offers courses in Exercise and Fitness, Entrepreneurship, Arts and Music, Home and Garden Care, Cooking, Computers and Technology, Health and Medicine, Homeschooling, Job Assistance, Law and Legal, Parenting and Family, Pet and Animal Care... plus 100s more.

Details on Universal Class may be found at Whiting Library. Call 875-2277 or visit for Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10-6 or Saturday 10-2 for information and your unique access code.

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Whiting Library enjoys a reputation as a resourceful small library in a lovely historic village. The Library opened in October 1892 in the unusual Queen Anne / Romanesque brick building with its unique omega window. Its first librarian C. Gineva Pollard served for 50 years retiring in 1942. In 1903 the library was wired for electricity, in 1993 it was expanded as you see today.

In 2012 our old friend the card catalog will be retired. Whiting Library has joined the majority of libraries around the world in offering computer access to the collection.

LibraryWorld software allows searching in ways that the card catalog could not and assists circulation services in ways not possible in the past. The best possible patron service is our mission.

Please join us for a week-long open house March 5th thru 9th and celebrate our automated system kick-off! There will be demonstrations, refreshments, raffle prizes and new library cards. Gift bags will be awarded the first 100 patrons who visit on March 5th.