Reference and Information Services
	Computers in the Siegel Center are available for public use with a library card. Computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher are available. Access to the Internet makes the library a one-stop spot for most informational needs. Full access to the Library Catalog is available to all online users. The catalog gives you quick and easy access to the title, author and subject headings of all of our print and non-print materials. Search from your home 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. We are proud to offer this full “Virtual Library” service to you and your family.
Alabama's Free Live Online Homework Help Service HOMEWORKALABAMA.ORG offers free homework help from subject specialists. Available everyday from 3:00pm until Midnight! Free tutoring in Math, Science, Social Studies and English for grades 4-12 and College Intro.
The Alabama Virtual Library provides all students, teachers, and citizens of the State of Alabama with online access to essential library and information resources. It is primarily a group of online databases that contain magazine articles, newspaper articles, encyclopedias, and other reference sources for research. Home access is provided to Alabama citizens through local public libraries. We encourage each person to register for an individual card in the Reference Department. There is no charge for this service. These resources may be accessed from your home, office, or any other location with a computer that has access to the Internet.
	LEARNING EXPRESS LIBRARY provides a completely interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial course series designed to help patrons, students, and adult learners succeed on the academic or licensing tests they must pass. All you need is your library card to begin taking these practice tests.
The EDWIN CONDIE GODBOLD LOCAL HISTORY ROOM houses an outstanding collection of historical and genealogical materials focusing on Selma and Dallas County, Alabama. The collection includes histories, genealogies, periodicals, census records, vertical files, maps and photographs. The materials in this collection are for reference use only and may not be borrowed. The Godbold Collection is open for public use during regular library hours free of charge. Our special thanks to the Godbold family for their continuing support of our library.
Although we are glad to assist with your research, we are not able to do historical or genealogical research for you. Concise, brief, written requests by fax or mail (printed clearly) on the Genealogy Request Form, or email (based on the guidelines of the Genealogy Request Form) will be answered in the order in which they are received and staff time permits. The attached Genealogy Request Form (Microsoft Word format) is for your convenience and may be submitted by fax or postal mail. Email requests may be sent to genealogy@selmalibrary.org. We do not take requests by phone. A specific date (mm/dd/yyyy) must be given to request obituaries and other newspaper articles.
The Selma Dallas County Public Library is a fully accessible facility. If you require assistance to utilize any Library service or program, help is available from any librarian.
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For more information, contact info@selmalibrary.org or call us at (334) 874-1722