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A to Z List of Databases
* ABCMouse.com - (IN-LIBRARY USE ONLY)
More than 5,000 interactive learning activities for children ages 2–7+ covering reading and language arts, math, science, social studies, art, and music. Requires headphones.
Academic OneFile | Gale (TexShare)
Millions of articles from over 17,000 scholarly journals and other authoritative sources.
Agriculture | Gale OneFile (TexShare)
Provides a comprehensive view of current and authoritative periodical content that spans the agriculture industry--from practical aspects of farming to scientific research in horticulture.
* Ancestry Library Edition - (IN-LIBRARY USE ONLY)
Billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more for genealogical research.
AtoZ the USA
USA and U.S. State Information for Culture, People, History, Geography, and Government with image collections containing tens of thousands of royalty-free images and Video Dictionaries.
AtoZ World Food
With thousands of global recipes, hundreds of fascinating culture and ingredient articles, and essential culinary resources, it brings international cuisines to you, from Albanian byrek to Zimbabwean matemba!
Biography | Gale in Context (TexShare)
Biographical entries cover a range of historically significant figures and present-day newsmakers.
Books & Authors | Gale (TexShare)
A reader’s advisory database that makes finding a great read much less challenging. With fun ways to browse, an intuitive design, read-alikes, reviews, award winners, themed booklists, and more.
Business: Entrepreneurship | Gale (TexShare)
Mapped to four key business stages — plan, fund, start, and manage — this resource covers all major areas of starting and operating a business. Now integrated with G Suite for Education and Microsoft Office 365 tools.
Business | Gale OneFile (TexShare)
Provides full-text coverage of all business disciplines including accounting, economics, finance, marketing, management and strategy through nearly 4,000 leading business and trade publications, updated daily, for the undergraduate researcher seeking company news, the public library patron making personal investment decisions, or the high school student looking to major in business administration.
Business: Insights Global | Gale (TexShare)
An extensive collection of business intelligence, combining Gale reference content with respected business sources and full-text periodicals to help you understand today's global business environment. Includes detailed company profiles with company financial data, in-depth country overviews, and comprehensive industry profiles.
Chilton Library | Gale (TexShare)
Maintenance, repair procedures, and technical service bulletins for most years, makes, and models of cars.
College | Gale in Context (TexShare)
Interdisciplinary content that reinforces the development of skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, communication, collaboration, creativity, and innovation.
Communications and Mass Media | Gale OneFile (TexShare)
Brings together information found in more than 400 journals on all aspects of the communications field, including advertising, public relations, linguistics, and literature, meet the needs of researchers.
Computer Science | Gale OneFile (TexShare)
Provides access to leading business and technical publications in the computer, telecommunications, and electronics industries covering everything from hardware to the cloud.
Contemporary Women's Issues | Gale OneFile (TexShare)
Offers comprehensive coverage of issues that influence women’s lives across the globe covering topics including civil rights, health, education, professional development, and entrepreneurship.
Criminal Justice | Gale OneFile (TexShare)
Informs the research process for those studying law, law enforcement, terrorism, homeland security, forensic science, investigating crime scenes, developing policy, and more.
Culinary Arts | Gale OneFile (TexShare)
More than five million articles from more than 250 major cooking and nutrition magazines, as well as book reference content.
Diversity Studies | Gale OneFile (TexShare)
Collection of journals that explores cultural differences, contributions, and influences in the global community.
Economics and Theory | Gale OneFile (TexShare)
Academic journals and magazines--with a strong emphasis on titles covered in the EconLit bibliographic index. Content is useful for starting a business, marketing a product, developing policy, analyzing trends, constructing economic models, investing for the future, researching rates, and more.
Educator's Reference Complete | Gale OneFile (TexShare)
Periodical and journal articles on multiple levels of education from preschool to college, and every educational specialty—such as technology, bilingual education, health education, testing, administration and more.
Elementary | Gale in Context (TexShare)
A safe place for elementary children to find answers to their questions, practice research skills, and explore a broad range of subjects like animals, geography, science and more.
Entrepreneurship | Gale OneFile (TexShare)
Contains business articles from over 500 magazines and trade journals.
Environmental Studies | Gale in Context (TexShare)
Focuses on the study of sustainability and the environment. Topics include ecosystems, global warming, food safety, and introductions to environmental disasters.
Environmental Studies and Policy | Gale OneFile (TexShare)
Addresses environmental concerns and research with coverage from more than 300 journals and book reference content.
Fine Arts | Gale OneFile (TexShare)
Periodical database for serious students of drama, music, art history, and filmmaking.
Fold3 Library Edition (TexShare)
Access to U.S. military records from the Revolutionary War onward, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.
Gale eBooks
Find printable articles with photos from online reference eBooks on a variety of topics for homework or research. No checking out, no waiting. Search across all eBooks OR browse / search within an individual title.
Gardening and Horticulture | Gale OneFile (TexShare)
Serves horticultural enthusiasts of all levels with more than 3.6 million articles from more than 100 journals, as well as more than 20 reference titles.
Gender Studies | Gale OneFile (TexShare)
Access to scholarly journals and magazines covering topics including gender studies, family, and marital issues, LGBTQ community, and more.
General OneFile | Gale (TexShare)
A general-interest research source containing content from magazines and journals, newspapers, reference materials, and audio sources. Intuitive searching mirrors internet searches making it easy to use.
Global Road Warrior
Information on Country culture, History, Language, Global Travel, and Education for students, world travelers, and businesses with international interests.
Handbook of Texas (Freely accessible digital encyclopedia)
Digital state encyclopedia developed by the Texas State Historical Association covering Texas history, geography and culture.
Health and Medicine | Gale OneFile (TexShare)
Periodicals and reference book content designed for both nursing and allied health students as well as knowledgeable consumer health researchers.
Health and Wellness | Gale (TexShare)
Offers reliable health information for consumers whether for a lifestyle change, homework assignment, or passing interest.
HeritageQuest Online (TexShare)
Research family trees, folklore, and hometown history. Primary documents and journal articles about U.S. history, pre-Colonial times to the present.
High School | Gale in Context (TexShare)
Provides grades 9–12 with standards-aligned content to help with papers, projects, and presentations, while empowering critical thinking and information literacy skills.
High School Edition | Gale OneFile (TexShare)
Authoritative, reliable digital content from magazines, journals, newspapers, and reference books appropriate for middle and high-school students and covers a wide range of subjects, including science, history, and literature.
Historical Newspapers: The Austin American-Statesman (1871–1980) (TexShare)
As the leading newspaper in the capital of Texas, the historical Austin American Statesman provides researchers with unique insights into the political, economic, cultural, and social life of this important state, as well as the southwest U.S. from the late 19th through the 20th century.
Historical Newspapers: El Paso Times, 1881–2009 and El Paso Herald Post, 1896–1996 (TexShare)
This historical newspaper provides genealogists, researchers, and scholars with online, easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society and events of the time. Includes includes annual updates subscription content from 2010-present. for El Paso Times.
Home Improvement | Gale OneFile (TexShare)
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.
Hospitality and Tourism | Gale OneFile (TexShare)
Scholarly journals, magazines, and trade publications that cover the cultural and economic aspects of travel and tourism.
Information Science | Gale OneFile (TexShare)
Articles covering all aspects of managing and maintaining information and technology, including usability, cataloging, circulation, business information, and more for library science students and information science and technology professionals.
Informe Académico | Gale OneFile (TexShare)
Full-text Spanish-language and Portuguese-language scholarly journals and magazines both from and about Latin America.
Insurance and Liability | Gale OneFile (TexShare)
Hundreds of thousands of updated articles from leading journals, including: Business Insurance, Claims, Employee Benefit News, National Underwriter Life & Health, Pensions & Investments, Risk Management, and more.
Interactive Science | Gale (TexShare)
High-quality digital content paired with interactive 3D models to deliver a virtual laboratory simulation experience.
Job & Career Accelerator | LearningExpress Library (TexShare)
Free account set up required. Assess work-related interests, explore occupation profiles, find jobs, and prepare resumes and cover letters. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Leadership and Management | Gale OneFile (TexShare)
Authoritative periodical content covering topics such as 21st-century skills, organizational dynamics and leadership, adult learning and continuing education, and more.
LearningExpress Library (TexShare)
Free account set up required. eCourses, eTests, and eBooks on Grade 3-12 Skills and Tests, College Tests, Popular Software Tutorials, GED Preparation, Workplace Skills Improvement, Occupation Practice Tests, Skill Building for Adults, U.S. Citizenship, and more. Includes Job & Career Accelerator. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Traveling outside the local area? Use this authenticated link and enter your card number and PIN/password for access.
Legal Forms | Gale (TexShare)
Attorney-drafted state-specific legal forms available in Microsoft Word® or rich text format for you to personalize.
Life Magazine Archive, 1936-2000 (TexShare)
Search or browse all issue of this photojournalism magazine in a comprehensive cover-to-cover format. Life magazine featured story-telling through documentary photographs and informative captions. Each issue visually and powerfully depicted national and international events and topical stories, providing intimate views of real people and their real life situations.
To explore by issue, use the browse link below then scroll down to "All issues & articles" and expand a year to browse by issue and access that issue's articles.
Browse Life Issues
Literature Resource Center | Gale (TexShare)
Up-to-date analysis, biographical information, overviews, full-text literary criticism, and reviews on more than 130,000 writers in all disciplines, from all time periods, and from around the world.
Literature: LitFinder | Gale (TexShare)
Literary works and secondary-source materials covering world literature and authors throughout history. Includes more than 132,000 full-text poems and 670,000+ poetry citations, as well as short stories, speeches, and plays. Biographies, work summaries, photographs, and a glossary are also included.
Literature: Scribner Writer Series | Gale (TexShare)
Online eBooks containing original scholarly essays on authors from around the world. Places authors and their works in personal and historical context. No checkout needed and no waiting.
Literature: Twayne's Author Series | Gale (TexShare)
Find in-depth critical introductions to the lives and works of major writers in these online eBooks. Includes influences of literary movements. No checkout needed and no waiting.
Mango for Libraries
Learn over 70 languages including ASL (American Sign Language). ESL, English as a Second Language, for over 20 source languages. Create your free profile using the above link before you install the free app for iOS or Android phones and tablets.
Middle School | Gale in Context (TexShare)
Made specifically for middle schoolers, this resource combines reference content with age-appropriate videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources, and much more.
Military and Intelligence | Gale OneFile (TexShare)
Authoritative periodical content covering past and present military affairs.
Miss Humblebee's Academy | Gale (TexShare)
An interactive learning program for children ages 3-6 to get preschoolers ready to succeed in kindergarten and beyond. It introduces key concepts in math, science and social studies, language and literacy, art, and music
National Geographic Kids | Gale Presents (TexShare)
Complete run of the magazine as well as books, videos including Amazing Animals, images, and colorful photos that provide authoritative, age-appropriate digital content suitable for younger students in subjects like English Language Arts, social studies, and science.
National Geographic Magazine Archive (1888-2020) | Gale Presents (TexShare)
Explore over a century of iconic images and photography and fascinating narratives that capture the wonder of our planet and beyond.
News | Gale OneFile (TexShare)
Access to more than 2,300 major U.S. regional, national, and local newspapers, as well as leading titles from around the world. Also includes thousands of images, radio, and TV broadcasts and transcripts.
Newspapers.com Texas Edition (TexShare)
Full runs and portions of runs of historical Texas newspapers from 1842—2024. Contains news, local sports action, social pages, marriage and birth announcements, and obituaries invaluable for researchers, historians, genealogists, teachers and students.
Newsweek Magazine Archive, 1933-2012 (TexShare)
Search or explore the full run of the US edition of Newsweek, from its launch in 1933 to 2012 (when the print edition originally ceased). The magazine initially emphasized an objective style of reporting but steadily expanded the type of news content to encompass breaking news, analysis, reviews, and commentary.
Use the browse link below to select an issue by date and browse that issue's articles.
Browse Newsweek Issues
NoveList Plus | EBSCO
Fiction database. Reviews, summaries, Author Read-alikes, Book Discussion Guides, Award Winners.
NoveList Plus K-8 | EBSCO
Fiction database for elementary and middle school readers. Reviews, summaries, Recommended Reads, Award Winners. Teaching with Books includes BookTalks, Curricular Connections, Picture Book Extenders.
Nursing & Allied Health | Gale OneFile (TexShare)
Provide access to authoritative content supporting nursing professionals already working in the field, as well as students pursuing a nursing-focused curriculum.
Opposing Viewpoints | Gale in Context (TexShare)
Presents all sides of important issues and empowers the development of information literacy and critical thinking skills. Includes reference articles, interactive maps, infographics, and more.
Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine | Gale OneFile (TexShare)
Offer a wide spectrum of information, including proven treatment techniques, experimental research, and more with access to academic journals and magazines covering the fields of fitness and sports.
Pop Culture Studies | Gale OneFile (TexShare)
Scholarly journals and magazines that both analyze and contribute to popular culture.
Popular Magazines | Gale OneFile (TexShare)
Access to the most searched magazines across the OneFile products. All of the titles are selected based on actual publication searches performed by library patrons.
Psychology | Gale OneFile (TexShare)
Authoritative periodical content supporting research in all fields of psychology.
Reference Solutions from Data Axle (Not available on catalog kiosks)
The premier source of business and residential information for reference and research. 400 downloads/prints per search inside the Library & remotely.
Need help? Try the Resources for Reference Solutions Users for Webinars, Videos, and Training Guides.
Religion and Philosophy | Gale OneFile (TexShare)
Access to a comprehensive collection of periodical content covering topics across a wide range of philosophies and religions.
Science | Gale in Context (TexShare)
Provides contextual information on today's most significant science topics and showcases scientific disciplines that relate to real-world issues. Includes reference books, articles, videos, images, experiments, and projects about science.
Science | Gale OneFile (TexShare)
Remain current with the latest scientific developments in particle physics, advanced mathematics, nanotechnology, geology, and hundreds of other areas.
SciTech Collection Premium (TexShare)
Includes the Natural Science Collection and the Technology Collection. Full-text for scholarly journals, trade and industry journals, magazines, technical reports, conference proceedings, government publications, and more.
TeachingBooks.net (TexShare) - Available to any Texas Resident using a Texas internet connection
Audio book readings, book discussion guides, author videos, lesson plans and more to complement children's and young adult books.
Texas Digital Sanborn Maps (TexShare)
Historical digitized maps of property and land-use records for Texas towns and cities 1867 - 1970.
Texas State Directory
A directory listing state officials and employees; elected officials in federal, county, and city offices; top appointed city officials; and members of boards and commissions that regulate state policy.
Time Magazine Archive, 1923-2000 (TexShare)
Search or explore this prominent weekly news magazine intended to be read in under an hour from the first issue in March 1923 through December 2000, presented in a comprehensive cover-to-cover format. Time Magazine contains reports of national and international current events, politics, sports, and entertainment.
Use the Browse Issues link below then scroll down to All issues & articles to browse by issue and access the issue's articles.
Browse Time Magazine Issues
TumbleBook Library
Online eBooks for grades K-6. Story Books: Include online animated, talking picture books. Read Alongs: Read along with narrator or listen from early readers to chapter books, including classics. EBooks and Graphic Novels for older readers. Language Learning: Books in French or Spanish.
Twentieth-Century American Poetry (TexShare)
50,000 poems drawn from 750 volumes by over 300 American poets from 1901 - 2000.
Twentieth-Century English Poetry (TexShare)
598 volumes of poetry by 283 English poets from 1900 to 2000.
Udemy | Gale Presents (TexShare)
Free account set up required. Thousands of high-quality, on-demand video courses taught by world-class instructors across 75 categories for upskilling in the areas of business, technology, design, and more. Achieve personal success with courses on health and well-being, the arts, language learning, and more. The International Collection has more than 4,000 courses in eight different languages taught by native speaking instructors.
U.S. History | Gale OneFile (TexShare)
Periodical content covering events in U.S. history as well as scholarly work established in the field.
Many of the research databases are funded through a partnership with the Texas State Library called TexShare. They are designated by (TexShare) after their names.
Authoritative, ad-free, and available 24/7. The TexShare Databases are electronic resources licensed for the exclusive use of Texas libraries and their patrons.
