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Online Book & Literature Resources Through the Library & TexShare

Book Connections  (TexShare)
Resources about children's and young adult books from TeachingBooks, including exclusive Meet-the-Author movies and recordings, book trailers, and Reader's Advisory help to help you choose the right book.

EBSCOhost eBooks (TexShare)
Full text for thousands of recently published fiction and nonfiction books on a variety of topics, such as business, economics, history, law, literature, psychology, religion, the STEM subjects and more.

First Search (TexShare)
FirstSearch delivers precise, full-featured searching of WorldCat, the largest database of library bibliographic information. It enables people to find authoritative content in every format from library collections worldwide.

Gale Books and Authors (TexShare)
Answer the age-old question, 'What do I read next?' Search and match reading interests to books, authors, genres, or topics.

Gale Literature (TexShare)
With Gale Literature you can research authors and their works, literary movements and genres. Search across your library's Literature databases to find full text of literary works, journal articles, literature criticism, reviews, biographical information and overviews. These databases include Literature Research Center, LitFinder, Scribner Writer Series, and Twayne's Author Series

Gale eBooks (TexShare)
Explore this database of encyclopedias and reference sources within the Gale eBooks platform. For multidisciplinary research.

Hoopla
Borrow movies, TV shows, music, e-books, audiobooks, and magazines using your library card. Download the Hoopla app to enjoy content from your smartphone or tablet.

NoveList Plus
Discover new books and authors based on what you like to read. Includes summaries and series order for titles. Special features include author read-alikes and book discussion guides.

NoveList K-8 Plus
NoveList K-8 Plus is a database about books specifically for younger readers and their reading level and interests.

OverDrive
Borrow e-books, audiobooks, magazines, and more from your library's digital collection. Use your library card to get started.

TeachingBooks.net (TexShare)
TeachingBooks.net -- Bring to life children's and YA books with video trailers, author interviews, discussion questions, and much more. Great for book clubs, choosing books, and homework help!

Twentieth-Century American Poetry (TexShare)
This unparalleled collection includes some 50,000 poems drawn from 750 volumes by over 300 poets, including Adrienne Rich, Andrei Codrescu, Ezra Pound, William Carlos Williams, Denise Levertov, Wallace Stevens, Langston Hughes, Lucille Clifton, and Cathy Song.

Twentieth-Century English Poetry (TexShare)
A collection of more than 600 volumes of poetry by 283 poets from 1900 to the present day, including W.B. Yeats, Rudyard Kipling, Thomas Hardy, Wilfred Owen, Thom Gunn, Fleur Adcock, Paul Muldoon, Tony Harrison, Benjamin Zephaniah and Carol Ann Duffy, and incorporating the poets in The Faber Poetry Library.

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Digital Public Library of America
A one-stop discovery service making available millions of materials from libraries, archives, museums, and cultural institutions from across the country.

Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg is a library of over 70,000 free public domain eBooks.

Talking Books Program - Texas
The Talking Book Program (TBP) provides free library services for Texans of any age who are blind or have a visual, physical, or reading disability. Registered TBP patrons may borrow books and magazines in digital audio, Braille, and large print. Materials and playback machines are mailed to registered clients completely free of charge. Service provided through the Texas State Library.

Online Business Resources Through TexShare

Gale Business (TexShare)
With Gale Business: Entrepreneurship Learn how to start, finance, or manage your small business. Includes sample business plans, how to guides, articles, and more. With Gale Business: Insights Research global companies and industries with in-depth analysis through current news, statistical data, and comprehensive reports.

Gale OneFile: Entrepreneurship (TexShare)
Entrepreneurship offers full-text insights, tips and strategies for students and entrepreneurs.

Job and Career Accelerator (TexShare)
A job search and career exploration resource with more than 1,100 occupations, sample resumes and cover letters, current job and internship postings, and guidance on preparing for and getting a job.

Legal Forms (TexShare)
Provides a wide selection of state-specific (and multi-state) legal forms across the most popular legal areas. Includes real estate contracts, wills, pre-marital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord tenant and many others.

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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Visit the Consumer Price Index page for information about the measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services. 

Census Business Builder (CBB)
Provided by the Census Bureau, CBB is a tool for small business owners and entrepreneurs. It provides detailed demographic and economic data to help with business planning.

Occupational Outlook Handbook
A publication of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, this resource provides information on what workers do; the work environment; education, training, and other qualifications; pay; the job outlook; information on state and area data; similar occupations; and sources of additional information for more than 300 occupational profiles covering about 4 out of 5 jobs in the economy.

Securities and Exchange Commission 
Explore SEC resources to help equip small businesses, from start-up to small cap, and their investors with the tools needed to navigate capital raising.

Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal agency that supports entrepreneurs and small businesses through loans, grants, counseling, and assistance in government contracting.

Texas.gov
Learn how to start a business in Texas, access business services and information for job-seeking and business research, and find out what license you need for jobs and businesses.

Online Children & Teen Resources Through the Library & TexShare

Gale Presents: Miss Humblebee's Academy (TexShare)
Discover an interactive learning program for children ages three to six. Aligned with preschool and elementary standards.

Gale Presents: National Geographic Kids (TexShare)
Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Best for children aged 6–14.

Learning Express Library (TexShare)
A collection of interactive tutorials, practice tests, articles, flash cards and e-books patrons can use to improve academic skills in reading, writing, math and science as well as prepare for high-stakes exams.

NoveList K-8 Plus
NoveList K-8 Plus is a database about books specifically for younger readers and their reading level and interests.

Parent TV
As part of the Family Place Library network, library patrons can access ParentTV, which offers thousands of on-demand parenting videos and courses with content designed to support those who care for children, from pregnancy through to teenage years. ParentTV works with leading psychologists, pediatricians, mental health specialists, and other educators across the globe.

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Ben's Guide
Ben's Guide is a resource provided by the U.S. Government Printing Office designed to help children understand how the U.S. government works. It offers educational materials and interactive activities that explain the structure and functions of the government.

Code.org
Code.org is a nonprofit organization that provides free coding education and resources to students, teachers, and schools, aiming to expand access to computer science and increase participation in tech fields. Their platform offers interactive lessons and tools to help users of all ages learn programming skills.

Duolingo For Schools
This extension of Duolingo is designed for teachers, but it’s also useful for parents helping teens who want to track their language-learning progress.

Handbook of Texas
The Handbook of Texas is a digital state encyclopedia developed by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) that is freely accessible for students, teachers, scholars, and the general public. The Handbook consists of overview, general, and biographical entries focused on the entire history of Texas from the indigenous Native Americans and the Prehistoric Era to the state's diverse population and the Modern Age.

Texas History for Teachers
Developed by the University of North Texas (UNT) as a partnership between UNT’s Department of History and UNT Libraries, the Texas History for Teachers (TX4T) project provides Texas social studies teachers and students access to authoritative, evidence-based historical content.

Online Genealogy Resources Through the Library & TexShare

Ancestry.com Library Edition - only available at the library
Access to thousands of databases of genealogical and historical information.

Fold3 Library Edition (TexShare)
Convenient access to US military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served. This continually-growing collection contains millions of records from world-class archives, many of which are exclusively available on Fold3.

HeritageQuest Online (TexShare)
HeritageQuest® Online combines digital, searchable images of U.S. federal census records with the digitized version of the popular ProQuest Genealogy & Local History collection and other valuable content. Powered by Ancestry® with more than 4.4 billion records and coverage dating back to the 1700s.

Newspapers.com (Texas Edition) (TexShare)
Newspaper.com (Texas Edition) provides online access to the full runs and portions of runs of more than 200 Texas regional newspapers, dating from 1842 to 2024.

Texas Digital Sanborn Maps (TexShare)
Digital Sanborn Maps provides digital access to 2118 large-scale maps of 436 Texas towns and cities, including Dallas, Houston, Austin, El Paso, Fort Worth, and San Antonio.

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CDC: Where to Write for Vital Records
Provides information on how to obtain birth, death, marriage, and divorce records from each U.S. state and territory.

Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Database 
A searchable database of records from the U.S. Civil War, including information on soldiers, sailors, regiments, and battle histories.

Cyndi's List 
A comprehensive directory of links to genealogical resources available online, covering a wide range of topics and regions.

David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
A large collection of high-resolution historical maps, primarily focused on the Americas, available for online browsing and research.

Ellis Island Records 
A database of immigration records from Ellis Island, documenting the arrival of over 51 million passengers and crew members who entered the United States between 1892 and 1954.

Family Search 
A free genealogy website operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, offering access to a vast collection of records, family trees, and research tools.

Federal Land Records Site
A resource for searching U.S. federal land patents and land-related records dating back to the 19th century.

Find A Grave
A user-generated website that provides access to cemetery records and gravesite information, including photos and biographies.

National Archives - Census Records
Offers access to U.S. federal census records from 1790 to 1950, helping researchers track individuals and families over time.

National Archives - Immigration Records
Contains historical immigration records for people entering the U.S. by ship, plane, or across borders, helping with genealogy and citizenship research.

National Archives - Military Records
A searchable database of U.S. military service records, documenting service members' roles from the Revolutionary War to the present.

Online Health & Wellness Resources Through TexShare

Gale Health and Wellness (TexShare)
Search a full range of health-related issues, from current disease and disorder information to alternative medical practices.

Gale OneFile: Nursing and Allied Health (TexShare)
An essential and versatile resource for nurses. Provide access to authoritative content including full-text titles cited in CINAHL supporting specialized care.

Gale OneFile: Health and Medicine (TexShare)
Discover periodicals and reference book content designed for both nursing and allied health students as well as consumer health researchers.

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DailyMed
DailyMed is an online database provided by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) that offers up-to-date, trustworthy information about FDA-approved drug labels for medications available in the United States.

Dallas County Health and Human Services
The Dallas County Health and Human Services website provides resources and services to promote public health, including immunizations, disease prevention, emergency preparedness, environmental health, housing assistance, and vital records access, alongside health education and community programs.

Drugs.com
This site provides professional-level and consumer-level information on prescription, over-the-counter, herbal, and nutraceutical drugs. Search or browse by drug name, drug class name, or conditions. Includes pill identifier and interactions checker. Sources of information include American Hospital Formulary Service Drug Information (AHFS DI), United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Micromedex, and MedFacts.

LactMed
A peer-reviewed and fully referenced database of drugs to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed. Among the data included are maternal and infant levels of drugs, possible effects on breastfed infants and on lactation, and alternate drugs to consider. From the National Library of Medicine.

Medline Plus
Medline Plus provides consumer-friendly health information on diseases, conditions, and wellness topics, maintained by the National Library of Medicine (NLM).

Merck Manual
The Merck Manuals are available for free in digital form to professionals and patients. These offer comprehensive medical resources for professionals and consumers.

National Institutes of Health
The National Insitute of Health (NIH) website is a hub for researchers, healthcare professionals, and the public seeking trustworthy and up-to-date health information.

Nutrition.gov
Nutrition.gov is a USDA-sponsored website that offers credible information to help you make healthful eating choices.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
SAMHSA provides resources including a treatment services locator, a national helpline, evidence-based practices, publications, grants, and training to support individuals and communities affected by mental health and substance use disorders. They also offer prevention materials, culturally tailored resources, and crisis support information.

Texas Department of State Health Services 
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has been restructured to sharpen their focus on public health. Their job is to promote and protect the health of people, and the communities where they live, learn, work, worship, and play.

Newspapers & Magazines Through the Library & TexShare

Gale Presents: National Geographic Virtual Library (TexShare)
Browse this cross-searchable platform for research insight from journalism's most trusted name in exploration and discovery.

Hoopla
Borrow movies, TV shows, music, e-books, audiobooks, and magazines using your library card. Download the Hoopla app to enjoy content from your smartphone or tablet.

Life Magazine Archive: 1936 - 2000 (TexShare)
A comprehensive cover-to-cover collection of Life Magazine issues, spanning its very first issue in November 1936 through December 2000, including images from the famed photojournalism magazine.

Newspapers.com (Texas Edition) (TexShare)
Newspaper.com (Texas Edition) provides online access to the full runs and portions of runs of more than 200 Texas regional newspapers, dating from 1842 to 2024.

Newsweek Magazine Archive: 1933 - 2012 (TexShare)
An archive of Newsweek magazine, one of the premier US weeklies of the 20th -21st centuries, from its launch in 1933 to 2012 (when the print edition originally stopped).

OverDrive
Borrow e-books, audiobooks, magazines and more from your library's digital collection. Use your library card to get started.

ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Austin American-Statesman (1871-1980) (TexShare)
his archive includes back issues of the Austin American Statesman from 1971-1980. It provides genealogists, researchers, and scholars with online, easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society, and events of the time.

ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The El Paso Times (1881-current) (TexShare)
This archive includes back issues of the El Paso Herald Post (1896-1996) and El Paso Times (1881-current), plus related titles. It provides coverage of news and events, with a focus on far west Texas and the Texas-Mexico border region.

Time Magazine Archive, 1923-2000 (TexShare)
An extensive collection of the prominent weekly news magazine dating back to its first issue in March 1923 through December 2000, presented in a comprehensive cover-to-cover format.

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Chronicling America
A database provided by the Library of Congress, here you can search America's historic newspaper pages from 1756-1963.

Online Learning Through the Library & TexShare

Chilton Library (TexShare)
ChiltonLibrary.com represents the most authoritative automotive repair information available to car owners. There are thousands of year, make and model combinations covering the most popular vehicles of the past 30 years, plus additional coverage of specialty models.

Creativebug
Creativebug has more than 1,000 award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. Enjoy unlimited access. Watch classes anytime, anywhere. Since the classes never expire, you can start and stop projects at your own pace.

Gale OneFile: Home Improvement (TexShare)
Containing more than 4.5 million articles from more than 200 home improvement-focused titles, covering topics including architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements, and others.

Gale Presents: Udemy (TexShare)
Learn and improve skills across business, tech, design, and more. Includes 25,000+ on-demand video courses in multiple languages.

Learning Express Library (TexShare)
A collection of interactive tutorials, practice tests, articles, flash cards and e-books patrons can use to improve academic skills in reading, writing, math and science as well as prepare for high-stakes exams.

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Code.org
Code.org is a nonprofit organization that provides free coding education and resources to students, teachers, and schools, aiming to expand access to computer science and increase participation in tech fields. Their platform offers interactive lessons and tools to help users of all ages learn programming skills.

Duolingo
Duolingo is a free language learning app that uses research-based teaching methods to help people learn to read, write, listen, and speak. Duolingo offers courses in over 40 languages.

Research Databases Through TexShare

Fold3 Library Edition (TexShare)
Convenient access to US military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served. This continually-growing collection contains millions of records from world-class archives, many of which are exclusively available on Fold3.

Gale Academic OneFile (TexShare)
Quickly access articles from a database of scholarly journals and other trusted periodicals. Best for academic research.

Gale in Context (TexShare)
A collection of databases that provide contextual information on a variety of topics, including biographies, social studies, and literature. These databases include Biography, Environment Studies, Opposing Viewpoints, Science, Elementary, Middle School, High School, and College

Gale OneFile (TexShare)
A collection of databases that includes scholarly and general interest publications, news, and other resources. These databases include Agriculture, Business, Communications and Mass Media, Computer Science, Contemporary Women's Issues, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Diversity Studies, Environmental Studies and Policy, Fine Arts, Gardening and Horticulture, General OneFile, Health and Medicine, Home Improvement, Hospitality and Tourism, Information Science, Insurance and Liability, Leadership and Management, LegalTrac, Military and Intelligence, News, Nursing and Allied Health, Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, Pop Culture Studies, Popular Magazines, Psychology, Religion and Philosophy, Science, U.S. History, Vocations and Careers, War and Terrorism, World History, High School Edition, College Edition

Gale Power Search (TexShare)
Gale PowerSearch is a search platform unlike any other, providing libraries with a sophisticated yet simple solution for managing a wealth of periodical, reference, multimedia and primary source information.

Gale Presents: National Geographic Virtual Library (TexShare)
Browse this cross-searchable platform for research insight from journalism's most trusted name in exploration and discovery.

GeoRef (TexShare)
The GeoRef database, established by the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) in 1966, provides access to the most comprehensive geoscience literature of the world. GeoRef contains millions of references to geoscience maps, serial, and non-serial literature. The database includes references to all publications of the U.S. Geological Survey.

HeritageQuest Online (TexShare)
HeritageQuest® Online combines digital, searchable images of U.S. federal census records with the digitized version of the popular ProQuest Genealogy & Local History collection and other valuable content. Powered by Ancestry® with more than 4.4 billion records and coverage dating back to the 1700s.

Legal Forms (TexShare)
Provides a wide selection of state-specific (and multi-state) legal forms across the most popular legal areas. Includes real estate contracts, wills, pre-marital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord tenant and many others.

Military Database (TexShare)
The Military Database covers topics across all government and military branches, including international relations, political science, criminology, defense, aeronautics and space flight, communications, civil engineering, and more.

ProQuest Research Databases (TexShare)
Search all the ProQuest periodical and research databases in one place. Genealogy resources are included.

ProQuest SciTech Premium Collection (TexShare)
The SciTech Premium Collection includes the Natural Science Collection and the Technology Collection and provides full-text titles from around the world, including scholarly journals, trade and industry journals, magazines, technical reports, conference proceedings, government publications, and more.

Texas Digital Sanborn Maps (TexShare)
Digital Sanborn Maps provides digital access to 2118 large-scale maps of 436 Texas towns and cities, including Dallas, Houston, Austin, El Paso, Fort Worth, and San Antonio.

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Census Data
Search population, housing, and economic data from U.S. Census surveys.

Crime Data Explorer
The Uniform Crime Reporting Program (UCR Program) includes data from more than 18,000 city, university and college, county, state, tribal, and federal law enforcement agencies.

Digital Public Libray of America
A one-stop discovery service making available millions of materials from libraries, archives, museums, and cultural institutions from across the country.

ERIC (Education Resources Information Center)
ERIC is an online database provided by the Institute of Education Sciences. It is a digital library of education-related research, articles, and resources.

The Portal to Texas History
Provided by the University of North Texas (UNT) and one of the most significant digitization projects in the state, this portal provides free access to millions of historical documents, newspapers, photographs, and maps related to Texas history.

PubMed
PubMed is an online database provided by the National Institute of Health (NIH) that offers biomedical literature, life sciences, and medical studies.

Science.gov
Science.gov provides access to millions of authoritative scientific research results from U.S. federal agencies.

TARO (Texas Archival Resources Online)
TARO (Texas Archival Resources Online) makes descriptions of the rich archival, manuscript, and museum collections in repositories across the state available to the public. The site consists of the collection descriptions or "finding aids" that archives, libraries, and museums create to assist users in locating information in their collections.

Texas Digital Archive
The Texas Digital Archive is a collection of over 10 million electronic records from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) that are available for public use.