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Research Tools

Resources You Can Access At The Library

  • Ancestry
  • Mergent News Reports
  • LawReader.com -- Provides free access to a complete online law library. Available at all locations. To use this resource, please consult a reference librarian.
  • Westlaw

Free Resources

Geographic Information System (GIS)

The Main Library has GIS software that can print customized maps to meet your specific needs. Some features you can map are:

  • Aerial photos of houses and neighborhoods
  • Parcels with property descriptions
  • School and voting districts
  • Creek locations
  • Flood plains and land use
  • Historic cemeteries and structures