Resources

Genealogy

Ancestry Library Edition must be accessed within the library building. All other resources can be accessed remotely.

Our Southern History Room is located within the Guntersville Public Library and contains rare resources from all over the Southeast. Included in the collection are city directories, cemetery records, family history resources, and much more.

In addition, the Marshall County Alabama Archives is located on the corner of Gunter and Worth in Downtown Guntersville. Open Mondays from 9:00am-1:30pm. Drop-ins are welcome.

Ancestry Library Edition

Only accessible inside the library building. Search thousands of databases and indexes. Check out this article for search tips and tutorials.

Guntersville Newspapers

Contains digital archived newspapers from the Guntersville Democrat and Advertiser Gleam from 1870-2012. Records are also located on microfilm at the library.

DATABASE BEING UPDATED. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT SEARCHES MAY RESULT IN AN ERROR MESSAGE UNTIL NEW DATABASE IS FUNCTIONAL SOMETIME IN EARLY 2025. PHYSCIAL MICROFILM IS AVAILABLE TO BROWSE IN THE LIBRARY.

Local Yearbooks

Digital copies of Marshall County High School and Guntersville High School Yearbooks from 1948 to 2018 are available here.

Other Free Resources

Family Search provides access to millions of genealogy records.

Cyndi's List has been a trusted site by genealogists for 20 years and is an excellent starting point for your family research

Education

We offer free, self-paced online learning and test preparation.

Mometrix Test Preparation

The world’s most comprehensive test preparation tool, offering study materials for over 1,800 different exams including nursing, teaching, personal fitness, nutrition, CDL, and finance.

Learning Express Library

Test prep for the major college and graduate school entrance exams (ACT, SAT, MAT, GRE), occupational exams such as nursing and law enforcement, the GED, Praxis, and more. Other resources include basic skills, citizenship, school subjects, and career descriptions.

Chilton Library

Get the detailed information you need to tackle vehicle maintenance and repairs. Search by year, make, and model. includes close-up photographs and illustrations for visual support.

Universal Class

Over 500 online continuing education courses with 24/7 access, feedback from certified instructors, self-paced classes, and Continuing Education Units on select courses. Subjects include: business, career training, computer training, crafts and hobbies, and more!

Other Free Resources

Khan Academy offers free, online courses and practice in math, art history, computer programming, and test prep/

Britannica School is ideal for elementary, middle and high school students. Includes games, videos, images, and articles on a variety of subjects.

Employment

Peterson's Career Prep

Provides hands-on guidance to support job search activities, including:

Job-seeking – support with creating resumes, writing cover letters, and applying for positions as well as interactive interview practice
Career exploration – discover career interests; identify new opportunities based on work or military experience; explore growing career paths, including green and new economy jobs; and find education and training

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Legal and Government

Gale Legal Forms

A wide selection of essential state-specific (and multi-state) legal forms that may be customized for the most common legal procedures. These forms are used by attorneys and law firms. Includes real estate contracts, wills, pre-marital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord tenant and many others.

Driver's Manual and Practice Test

Access the most recent version of the Driver's Manual online or download a PDF file to study on the go. Take a practice exam or try the exam simulator, designed to feel like the office exam.

General Government Information

Find information on travel, immigration, voting, elections, elected officials, and more.