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The
Library Collections & Services |
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Materials (more) |
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• Biz
Resource Center (more) |
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• Adult
Collection (more) |
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• Youth
Collection (more) |
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Public Computer Access
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Marshall District Library provides numerous computers
for public use. Adults may choose to use filtered or
unfiltered workstations which include Internet access
along with the Microsoft Office Suite and library subscription
Databases. Children under the age of 18 may use filtered
workstations to access the Internet, play educational
games, or to use the Microsoft Office software. Computers
in the Biz Resource Center provide Internet access and
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The
Library Collections and Services
The Marshall
District Library provides a wide variety of materials in various
formats for library patrons of all ages. The collection includes:
Reference
Materials – for use in the library
- Books including
encyclopedias, genealogy, local history, high school yearbooks,
plat maps, Michigan telephone books
- Microfilm
of census records and Marshall newspapers since 1838
- Current
newspapers, local and out-of-town
- Current
magazines
Biz
Resource Center – for use in the library and limited loan
- Books and
manuals to help start or grow a small business
- Computers
with small business development software
- Provided
in partnership with Marshall Main Street and the Michigan Small
Business and Technology Development Center
Adult
Collection - available for loan or use in library
- Fiction
including mysteries, westerns, science fiction
- Non-fiction
- Large Print
- Audio books
on cassette tape or CD
- Recorded
music on CD
- Video recordings
on VHS and DVD
- Non-current
issues of magazine
- Library Booklists
Youth
Collection – available for loan
- Books for
various reading and interest levels including picture books, beginning
readers, fiction series, chapter books, non-fiction, and young
adult fiction
- Audio books
on cassette tape or CD
- Recorded
music on CD
- Video recordings
on VHS and DVD
- Non-current
issues of magazines
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Internet
Resources
Automobile
Information
- Automotive
Consumer Information – State of Michigan site for complaints about a sale, repairs,
mechanics and tips on buying cars.
- Carfax – Vehicle history reports.
- Cars.com – Sell or buy a car, research, find a car's value, maintenance
and repair information.
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 ChiltonLibrary.com - Subscription database that contains full Chilton's repair manuals, recalls and maintenance information. Please log in using your name and library card number from home.
- Edmunds – New and used vehicle prices and reviews.
- The
Gold Book – The price authority for classic and collectable
vehicles.
- Kelly
Blue Book – Used car trade-in and retail values, new
car prices, reviews, articles.
- NADA
Pricing Guides – Vehicle pricing and information.
- What
Every Driver Must Know - Driving manual published by the Michigan
Secretary of State.
Books & Literature
Business/Investment
Information
College
Consumer
Information
Employment/Jobs
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 Career Transitions - Subscription database that includes career assessment information, resume and cover letter tutorials, job search listings and training opportunities. Please log in by entering your library card number.
- Career
Builder – Search classifieds from major U.S. newpapers
including Detroit News and Free Press.
- Employment
Guide – Search for jobs by position and location.
- Job-Interview.Net – Interview questions and answers by job type, sample questions,
interviewing tips.
- Michigan
Talent Bank – Search for jobs in Michigan. Also called
Michigan Works.
- Monster
Board – Search for jobs and research companies.
- Occupational
Outlook Handbook – Descriptions of occupations including
education required, job outlook and earnings.
- The
Riley Guide – Offers links to job resource information.
- Unemployment
Insurance Agency – Information about unemployment and
how to file a claim.
Genealogy
Legal
Forms/Law
Libraries
Maps/Geography
Medical
Information
- American
Hospital Directory
- Centers
for Disease Control
- Health and Wellness Resource Center - Includes a medical encyclopedia, alternative medicine encyclopedia, directory of health organizations and the Physicians Desk Reference. Please log in by entering your name and library card number from home.
- Mayo
Clinic
- MEDLINEplus – Health topics, drug information, dictionaries of medical
terms, directories, resources.
- MERCKsource – MerckSource offers a wide variety of core health tools
and resources, brought to you by the publisher of the Merck Manual.
- National
Library of Medicine
- AMA
Physician Select –Search for a physician by name or
specialty.
- WebMD
Health – Health and fitness information, information
on illnesses, by registering for free, you can have access to
many special services and organize and manage your personal health
record.
- Women’s
Health Program (University of Michigan) – Information and resources regarding women's health issues.
Search
Engines/Directories
Resources
for Starting a Business
Tax
Forms
Travel
Voting
Information
- Publius
Voter Information Center – Find out your polling station
and see a sample ballot.
- League
of Women Voters of Michigan – Nonpartisan information and
explanations on the candidates and the issues on Michigan ballots.
- Project
Vote Smart – Provides unbiased and accurate information about candidates
and elected officials in five basic categories: biographical information,
issue positions, voting records, campaign finances, and interest
group ratings.
Weather
- Weatherbase – Provides average high and low temperatures and rainfalls for
every month of the year, for locations worldwide.
- Weather
Underground – Detailed weather information for locations
worldwide.
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Marshall
District Library
124 W. Green Street • Marshall, MI 49068
Tel:
269.781.7821 • Fax: 269.781.7090
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