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Universal Core - Public Libraries

License Begins

October 1, 2018

License Ends

September 30, 2019

Description

A key component of the Licensing Program is the TAL Universal Core - a suite of electronic resources applicable to all Alberta libraries supporting barrier free access to quality information. All TAL member libraries currently subscribe to the Universal Core.

Universal Core - Public Library resources include: 

  • SOLARO
  • ConsumerReports.org
  • Ancestry Library Edition
Full Resource Details
Marc Records: 
No

License & Terms Details

Vendor: 
Universal Core
Full License & Terms Details
ILL: 
Yes
eReserves: 
Yes
Course Packs: 
No
Learning Management Systems: 
Yes
Persistent URLs: 
Yes
Perpetual Access: 
No
Alumni Access: 
No
Notes: 

This is the general EBSCO license agreement for the TAL Unviersal Core and terms apply to all EBSCO products.

Participating institutions

  • Calgary Public Library
  • Edmonton Public Library
  • Fort Saskatchewan Public Library
  • Grande Prairie Public Library
  • Lethbridge Public Library
  • Marigold Library System
  • Medicine Hat Public Library
  • Northern Lights Library System
  • Peace Library System
  • Red Deer Public Library
  • St. Albert Public Library
  • Strathcona County Library
  • Yellowhead Regional Library
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