SHARED DIGITAL RESOURCES @ LIBRARIES ACROSS TEXAS
What areTexShare and TexQuest?
TexShare and TexQuest are programs that allow libraries
across the state to share resources. Administered by the
Texas State Library and Archives Commission, these
programs offer several services, including the wellknown e-resource and database program.
 Through TexShare, public libraries and
college/university libraries benefit from costeffective access to a broad array of online journals,
reports, market information, learning materials, and
many other resources.
 TexQuest provides similar resources for the K-12
community to the state’s public schools.
Request: $6.4 million,
exceptional item, Texas State
Library and Archives
Commission Budget (HB 1/SB 2),
Article I (General Government)
TexShare and TexQuest:
e-Resources from our Texas
libraries! Connect 24/7 from
your home, school, dorm
room, office, or the local
coffee shop!
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Get facts for research
projects and papers
Discover genealogical
resources and census
information
Obtain health and drug
information from verifiable
resources
Find financial information
on companies and on
starting a small business
Unmet Needs
While both programs provide a strong core of basic
resources, libraries are struggling to keep up with
increased populations and the demand for additional
types of materials, particularly in the following areas.
1. STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts,
and Math) resources
2. Digital language learning (resources for selfpaced 24/7 tools to allow Texas to communicate,
compete, and conduct commerce globally)
3. Interactive and streaming resources to enhance
remote learning and support diverse learning
styles
www.tsl.texas.gov/texshare
http://texquest.net/welcome
Every year: Texans log in
millions and millions of times!
For additional information, contact Gloria Meraz, [email protected] (2/1/15)
3355 Bee Cave Road, Suite 401 • Austin, TX 78746-6763 • 512/328-1518 • 1-800/580-2TLA • FAX
www.txla.org
512/328-8852
TexShare and TexQuest e-Resources: A Listing
TEXSHARE
TexShare Core Databases
American Indian Histories/
Cultures
American West
Academic Search Complete
AGRICOLA
TexShare Core Databases
Humanities Full Text
Serials Directory
Info Science & Tech Abstracts
Short Story Index
Legal Collection
Small Business Reference Center
Literary Reference Center
Small Engine Repair Reference
Center
MAS Ultra: School Edition
Alt Health Watch
Bibliography of Native North
Americans
TexShare Core Databases
MasterFILE Premier
MedicLatina
Texas Reference Center
TOPICsearch
Vocational & Career Collection
Book Review Digest Plus
MEDLINE
Business Abstracts with Full Text
Middle Search Plus
Health Reference Center
Academic
Business Source Complete
Military & Governm’t Collection
Literature Resource Center
Computer Source
Natural & Alternative Treatmts.
Twayne’s Authors Series
Education Administration
Newspaper Source
Scribner Writers
Encyclopedia of Animals
Play Index
Learning Express Library
ERIC
Primary Search
Job & Career Accelerator
Essay & General Literature Index
Handbook of Texas
Fuente Academica Premier
Professional Development
Collection
Psychology & Behavioral
Sciences Collection
Funk & Wagnall’s Encyclopedia
Race Relations Abstracts
Health Source: Consumer Edition
Regional Business News
Nursing/Academic
Religion & Philosophy
Hobbies & Crafts Reference
Salud en Español
Home Improvement Reference
Science & Technology Collection
Family Studies Abstracts
ebooks on EBSCOHost
(Over 27,000 titles)
OCLC World Cat
Heritage Quest
Texas Digital Sanborn Maps
20th Century American Poetry
20th Century English Poetry
TEXQUEST
For additional information, contact Gloria Meraz, [email protected] (2/1/15)
3355 Bee Cave Road, Suite 401 • Austin, TX 78746-6763 • 512/328-1518 • 1-800/580-2TLA • FAX
www.txla.org
512/328-8852