Archives
- Sign in at the second floor Reference Desk. A staff member will provide access to the Archives and microfiche machine.
- The Archives include various genealogy records, library history, local yearbooks, city directories for Northport and Tuscaloosa, cemetery/funeral records, Tuscaloosa News holdings, and more.
- List of yearbook holdings by school + year are available at the Reference Desk.
Genealogy
- Check in at the second floor Reference Desk to receive a code for access to the genealogy computers.
- Databases include Ancestry, Heritage Quest, Family Search, surname index, and more.
- Printing fees: $0.10 per black/white copy; $1.00 per color copy.
Local History
- Located on the second floor next to nonfiction.
- Resources include: census information; marriage, death, military, church, settler, tax, and other records; family histories; maps, and more.
Getting Started
Ancestry Library Edition gives patrons access to genealogical records of individuals from North America, the UK, Europe, Australia, and more. The database includes censuses, vital records, immigration records, family histories, military records, court and legal documents, directories, photos, maps, and more. This resource is only available inside TPL branches and cannot be accessed at home.
Getting Started
A comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, and finding aids. A collection of genealogical and historical sources—with coverage dating back to the 1700s — that can help people find their ancestors and discover a place’s past.
Getting Started
TPL is an affiliate library that extends FamilySearch’s resources beyond the original center in Utah. Patrons have limited access to historical records and digital genealogical collections that are otherwise accessible only through a FamilySearch center. This resource is only available inside TPL branches and cannot be accessed at home.