Library Databases

TexShare Databases These databases are filled with magazine articles, encyclopedia entries, and other materials to help you discover more on any subject, from general interest to business, hobbies, and more.

These resources are available when you are logged into your account. You must have a library card to access these databases.

“The TexShare Database Service is extremely important to providing quality information sources equitably to citizens throughout Texas. It is cost effective and efficient." Academic Librarian

TexShare Card

A TexShare Card provides you with borrowing privileges from more than 500 participating libraries across the state.

You may request a TexShare Card from library staff. You must be a patron in good standing and have demonstrated compliance with the library’s existing borrowing policies.

For visitors using a TexShare Card from another library:

• TexShare Card patrons are allowed a maximum of 3 checked out items at any one time.
• Some special collections (reference and genealogy) are in-library use only.
• Other items, such as STEAM Kits, are not available for checkout.