Digital Resources

As a general rule, the most successful man in life is the man who has the best information.

--Benjamin Disraeli, Prime Minister

About Texas

Find out everything there is to know about Texas in the About Texas Database.

Ancestry

The Ancestry Library is the largest online family history resource (viewable only at the library due to licensing agreements but a personal subscription is available on the Ancestry website).

Beanstack

Set goals and track reading progress and participate in seasonal and year-round reading challenges with the Beanstack app. Perfect for the whole family!

Chilton Library

The Chilton Library is a car repair and maintenance guide.

Heritage Hub

Access the Heritage Hub database and find hundreds of years of obituaries and death notices from thousands of newspapers and funeral homes throughout the United States.

Learning Express Library

This database provides interactive practice tests and tutorials available through TexShare.

Legal Forms

The Legal Forms Database contains a variety of forms covering many issues.

Mango Languages

Mango Languages is an online language-learning system offering more than 50 language learning experiences, including how to speak pirate!

NewsBank

The NewsBank database contains local, regional, statewide, and world newspapers including the Marshall News Messenger which is searchable from 2004-today.

The Salem Press Online Reference Database includes digital access to print tithes purchased through Grey House Publishing with categories in History, Health and Careers.

TexShare Databases

The TexShare databases include over 50 databases with full-text journals, primary source documents and newspapers for every research need.

Udemy

This online learning platform gives users access to relevant skills training, helping them achieve success at work and in life. This resource can help users improve skills in business, tech, design and also help individuals learn how to code, prep for IT certifications, sharpen leadership skills, produce a podcast, increase office productivity, tap into their creativity, and more.

Virtual Reference Library

The Virtual Reference Library contains eBooks covering a wide range of research topics.

Weiss Financial Ratings

This database offers ratings for stocks, bonds, and mutual funds as well as debt management and retirement savings plans help. Information about investing is also available with this resource. A valid library card number is needed.