Reference
“As a general rule, the most successful man in life is the man who has the best information".
~~Benjamin Disraeli, Prime Minister (1804-1881)
Databases
Databases are online collections of information that enable searching of multiple information sources at the same time. Databases are authoritative, ad free, available anytime and anywhere. The library currently offers these databases:
Ancestry
The largest online family history resource (accessible only at the library due to licensing agreements; however, personal subscriptions are available at www.ancestry.com)
Chilton Library
Car repair and maintenance guide
Learning Express Library
Interactive practice tests and tutorials.....available now through TexShare
An online language-learning system offering more than 50 language learning experiences...including how to speak pirate!
Marshall News Messenger Archives
Explore Marshall News Messenger editions dating back to 1849
NewsBank
Local, regional, and statewide newspapers
Novelist
Book finder, lists of books by topics, and author websites
Powerspeak
Provides language instruction in ESL for Spanish speakers, French, German, Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish.
Price It! Antiques and Collectibles
Identification, research, and pricing tool
Small Business Resource Center
How-to start and operate a business
TexShare Databases
Includes over 50 databases with full-text journals, primary source documents and newspapers for every research need
Thomson Gale Legal Forms
Variety of forms covering many issues