Research & Computers

Ask Us!
A librarian is on duty at the Information Desk during all of the library’s open hours. Reference librarians are happy to answer questions in person, by phone at 641-754-5738, through our Contact Us form, or by email at library@ci.marshalltown.ia.us.

Online Databases

Marshalltown Public Library has subscribed to these great databases for you to use in the library or at home! Due to contractual restrictions, these databases are limited to Marshalltown Public Library card holders only. Call or visit the library for log-ins and passwords.

EbscoHost
Magazine, journal, and newspaper articles. Also in Español. Title list.

Searchasaurus
Fun, informational database especially for kids.

Kids Search
Fun, informational database especially for kids grades K-8.

Student Research Center
Research database for grades 6-12.

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Auto Repair Reference Center
Repair and maintenance for most domestic and imported vehicles.

Biography in Context
Biographies of over 500,000 current and historic people worldwide.

NoveList
Book suggestions and information for readers of all ages.

ReferenceUSA
Residential and business addresses and phone numbers.

HeritageQuest & Ancestry Library - see Genealogy section below 

Reference librarians also suggest the following
free and reliable sites for health information:

Health Info Iowa, WebMD, and MedlinePlus

Genealogy

Marshalltown Public Library maintains a collection of local and family history as well as local newspaper archives on microfilm. Our library holds copies of the Marshall County Census beginning in 1850 and Marshall County cemetery records. The library has microfilm readers and reader/printers.

A volunteer genealogist assists people visiting the library at no charge. Phone (641-754-5738), mail (105 West Boone Street, Marshalltown, IA 50158), and e-mail research requests are billed at $15.00 per hour plus minimal charges for copying and postage.

The Marshalltown Public Library has purchased access to both HeritageQuest and Ancestry databases for our library card holders:

        Are you AT THE LIBRARY? Click here for Heritage Quest Online.
                                                           Click here for Ancestry Library.
       
        Are you AT HOME? Click here to enter Heritage Quest Online.
                        Ancestry Library cannot be accessed from home at this time.    
      

Computers

Internet
Marshalltown Public Library offers 29 free Internet stations, available on a first-come first-served basis. There are twenty internet stations in the Reference area and six in the Youth department that may be used for up to 75 minutes per day. Three more 15-minute Internet stations are available in Reference. Internet use is limited to 75 minutes per day.

Free wireless Internet service in the library is donated by Mediacom.

Word Processing
Two stations are available with Microsoft Office for word processing and desktop publishing. These computers are available on a first-come first-served basis.