Universal Class @ Your Library

Dyersville, IA, October 1, 2011: James Kennedy Public Library 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 only the most affordable and highest 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 100’s more.

Click here for details on Universal Class.  Visit us on-line at www.dyersville.lib.ia.us or in person at the James Kennedy Public Library.

About Recorded Books: Recorded Books, LLC, a Haights Cross Communications company, produces and distributes unabridged audiobooks and other audio products to public and university libraries and schools on CD, Playaway digital players and via a downloadable service. Over 9,000 titles are available for adults, children, and young adults in English and Spanish languages narrated by professional, award-winning actors.

Packaging is designed for high circulation. One-year warranty, cataloging, processing, and free MARC records are available.  Recorded Books also distributes education and entertainment database services, educational lectures, and independent films on DVD. For more information, visit www.recordedbooks.com.

About Universal Class: Universal Class, Inc. [also known as UniversalClass™ or UniversalClass.com™] is an education technology company that provides online services to schools, corporations, organizations, educators, and students throughout the world. It aims to advance intellectual exchange in teaching, research, and service with its technology and belief that education should be affordable to all people of all cultures.

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