IP Authentication
The Alabama Virtual Library uses the IP2Location LITE database for IP geolocation. Most Alabama users will be automatically authenticated (via IP authentication) and they will automatically have access to AVL resources. You can find more information about AVL authentication by clicking here.
Physical Device Authentication
If users are unable to automatically IP authenticate, AVL will attempt to automatically authenticate them based on their device's physical location. If AVL is unable to determine your device's physical location in Alabama, users will be redirected to an AVL Login page. More information on how to log in with an AVL account, can be found on the AVL FAQs page.
AVL Account
If you are unable to automatically IP authenticate or if you are unable to authenticate based on your device's physical location, you will need to use an AVL account in order to access AVL resources. You can request and AVL account by contacting your local public library. If you are a Public School student or a College & University student, please contact the library at your school to request an account.
Are you having trouble logging in? Please contact the AVL Helpdesk.