The Ottumwa Public Library is pleased to announce that starting this week they will be offering staff assistance in the Genealogy Room at the library. While assistance has always been provided, this will be dedicated staff scheduled in the genealogy room two times per week. On Thursdays and Saturdays from 3pm – 5pm there will be dedicated staff available to assist in loading microfilm or searching library resources in the Genealogy and Local History room. This is free an available to all.
The Ottumwa Public Library is excited to announce the availability of outdoor games to be checked out by library patrons.
The Ottumwa Public Library Friends, Inc. is happy to announce grant funding to further their microfilm digitization project. This is the third funding gift in this digitization project of the library’s local history collection.
The Ottumwa Public Library is pleased to announce that starting this week they will be offering staff assistance in the Genealogy Room at the library.
The Ottumwa Public Library is excited to announce that patrons can now use their website to search archived editions of local newspapers. This is the first phase in a digitization project of the library’s local history collection.
The Ottumwa Public Library is starting the New Year with an exciting new policy. As of January 6, 2020, the library will no longer charge fines on overdue materials. Current fines on accounts will be waived as the library staff adjusts their procedures.
The Ottumwa Public Library is pleased to announce the launch of Brainfuse JobNowTM – a versatile online service designed to support every step of the job search process. JobNow features live online coaches who, among other things, assist in resume/cover letter preparation, and help patrons prepare for job interviews.