Learn online
There are so many ways to learn online with the library! Expand your mind and skill set with free courses and tutorials – try a new language, research your family’s history or learn to drive!
Courses and tutorials
Universal Class
Universal class has more than 500 courses available, and all are designed and led by professional instructors to build deeper understanding and mastery of subject matter.
Whether for professional or personal development, everyone can benefit from these free online courses.
To access Universal Class: Connect via the website.
To create a Universal Class account: Register with your Victoria Park Library card number and sign in.
Course examples:
Accounting
ESL Basic Grammar
Photography
Biology
Health Care
Psychology
Business
Software Technology
For help, contact the Help Desk via your Account Options.
Niche Academy
Niche Academy gives library members access to a range of online video tutorials. These tutorials give step-by-step instructions on how to use the Library's digital resources, as well as online platforms such as Facebook and Pinterest and more!
To access Niche Academy: Connect via the website.
Learn a language
Transparent Language Online
Want to learn a new language? Try Transparent Language Online (TLO). TLO is a powerful and personalised language-learning system that you can use to learn a variety of languages.
To access TLO: Connect via the website.
To create a TLO account: Sign up as a Victoria Park Library member with your membership card number and sign in.
To learn on a computer: Learn languages online from your web browser. (Read the user guide for step-by-step instructions.)
To learn on a device: Connect to the TLO website from your web browser to access the username and mobile password listed in the ‘Go Mobile’ section of your TLO user homepage. Download and install the Transparent Language App to your device, then login to the App using your username and mobile password. (Read the user guide for step-by-step instructions.)
For help, troubleshooting and FAQs, visit the TLO website.
Driving tests
Practice for your driver’s licence with learner driving tests from Aussie Driver, and explore comprehensive information on Western Australian Road Rules.
To access Aussie Driver: Connect via the website.
Helpful databases
Ancestry
Ancestry.com provides access to thousands of information databases, including international census results.
Currently researching your family history? Then come along to our free monthly Family history group.
The West Australian Archive Digital Editions
Read digital editions of The West Australian ranging from as far back as July 2004 to as recent as yesterday.
To access this resource, ask staff for the username and password.
Activ Library
Activ Library is a major library for disability-related information in Western Australia.
Everyone is welcome – parents, families, carers, people with a disability and teachers and staff working in the disability field.
Access to more than 8000 items including books, DVDs, training materials, journals and selected websites.
The collection has a strong focus on intellectual disability and autism, as well as other disabilities, developmental delay and learning difficulties.
To access the catalogue: Connect via the website.
Cochrane
Cochrane Library is a collection of evidence-based medicine databases, including the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.
To access Cochrane Library: Connect via the website.
To read online: Read news, journal and articles from your web browser.
State Library of Western Australia
State Library members have access to the State Library of WA's eResources, including articles, eJournals, eBooks and eNewspapers.
For information on how to become a member of the State Library, visit the website.