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Academic Search Complete

Here you'll find peer-reviewed journals on a variety of academic topics.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Introduction to EBSCOhost

Found In: Magazines, Newspapers & Journals

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African American Heritage

Click here for the home of ProQuest® African American Heritage, a groundbreaking new digital resource exclusively devoted to African American family history research.

Found In: Genealogy & Local History

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AGRICOLA

Here you'll find access to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agriculture Library.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Introduction to EBSCOhost

Found In: Science & Technology

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ALT HealthWatch

Here you'll find information about complementary and alternative medicine.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Introduction to EBSCOhost

Found In: Health & Medicine

Ancestry

Here you'll find access to resources that can help in your genealogy/family history research. Types of records you might find include census and voter lists, birth, marriage and death records; immigration and travel records; military records and more.

Remote access to Ancestry Library Edition ended as of 12/31/2021. Please visit your local branch for on-site access.

Found In: Genealogy & Local History

Ballotpedia

"Ballotpedia is the digital encyclopedia of American politics and elections. Our goal is to inform people about politics by providing accurate and objective information about politics at all levels of government. We are firmly committed to neutrality in our content."

Found In: Encyclopedias & Reference, Law & Government, Voting & Elections

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Bibliography of Indigenous Peoples in North America

Here you'll find information on all aspects of native North American culture, history, and life.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Introduction to EBSCOhost

Found In: Social Sciences, Genealogy & Local History

Biography

Biography (Gale In Context)

Here you'll find information on people from throughout history and around the world.

Video Tutorials: Topic Pages Downloading and Sending to Google Drive and OneDrive

Found In: Biography, Encyclopedias & Reference, Homework

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Book Review Digest Plus

Here you'll find book reviews on a wide range of topics from a variety of sources.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Introduction to EBSCOhost

Found In: Books & Reading, Literature & Literary Criticism

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Business Abstracts with Full Text

Here you'll find access to full-text articles from hundreds of publications as well as product evaluations, interviews, biographical sketches, corporate profiles, statistical rankings and more.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Introduction to EBSCOhost

Found In: Business & Finance

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Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Reference

Here you'll find coverage of all aspects of business continuity and disaster recovery.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Introduction to EBSCOhost

Found In: Business & Finance

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Business Source Complete

Here you'll find access to journals and other resources such as faculty seminars (videos) covering all aspects of business, including marketing, management, accounting, finance and economics.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Introduction to EBSCOhost

Found In: Business & Finance

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Catalog of U.S. Government Publications

Here you'll find a resource for locating government publications and documents. From the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Found In: Law & Government

Chilton Library

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Chilton Library (Gale)

Here you'll find access to Chilton car repair guides and diagrams. Video Tutorials: ASE Test Prep, Labor Estimates, Repair Manuals, Technical Service Bulletins, Vehicle Maintenance.

Found In: Automotive, Do-It-Yourself (DIY), Hobbies & Crafts

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Computer Source

Here you'll find the latest information and current trends in technology. Covers topics such as computer science, programming, artificial intelligence, information systems, robotics, software and more.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Introduction to EBSCOhost

Found In: Computers, Science & Technology

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Consumer Health Complete

"The most comprehensive database for consumer-oriented health content, Consumer Health Complete is designed to help users gain an overall understanding of key topics across the health and wellness spectrum — from mainstream medicine to complementary, holistic and integrated medicine."

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Found In: Health & Medicine

COVID-19 (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention)

Here you'll find access to information on COVID-19 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Found In: COVID-19, Health & Medicine

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Credo

Here you'll find general reference resources, including encyclopedias and dictionaries, as well as videos, images, and maps.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 12/31/2022.

Found In: Encyclopedias & Reference, Homework

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Data Axle Reference Solutions (Reference USA)

Formerly ReferenceUSA. Same great resource with a new name! Here you'll find information on company organizational structure, marketing research, U.S. standard residential and business directories, job/internship postings, consumer lifestyle research and more.

Found In: Business & Finance, Encyclopedias & Reference, Jobs & Careers

DigitalLearn.org

If you are new to computers, haven't used them for a while, are a little unsure and uncomfortable, or just need a bit of a refresher, we have the tools to help you tackle technology at your own pace and gain the confidence you need to succeed.

Found In: Computers, Education & Libraries

Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

Here you'll find a curated list of open access peer-reviewed journals.

Found In: Magazines, Newspapers & Journals

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EBSCO eBooks

Search for and read thousands of books online, many of which can be downloaded.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorials: Reading EBSCO eBooks Downloading EBSCO eBooks to Your Mobile Device

Found In: Books & Reading, Digital Media

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EBSCOhost

Here you'll find a way to search multiple EBSCO databases.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Introduction to EBSCOhost

Found In: Encyclopedias & Reference, Magazines, Newspapers & Journals

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EBSCOhost Español

Aquí encontrará una manera de realizar una búsqueda a travéz de múltiples bases de datos de EBSCO. El interfaz de la búsqueda está en español con los artículos en inglés. En algunas de las bases de datos hay opción de la traducción.

El acceso a este recurso proporcionado a través del programa TexShare de la Comisión de Bibliotecas y Archivos del Estado de Texas finaliza el 31/8/2023.

Vídeo Tutorial:EBSCOHost búsqueda básica

Found In: Español

EDGAR

"EDGAR, the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system, is the primary system for companies and others submitting documents under the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, and the Investment Company Act of 1940. Containing millions of company and individual filings, EDGAR benefits investors, corporations, and the U.S. economy overall by increasing the efficiency, transparency, and fairness of the securities markets. The system processes about 3,000 filings per day, serves up 3,000 terabytes of data to the public annually, and accommodates 40,000 new filers per year on average." Using EDGAR to research investments: https://www.sec.gov/oiea/Article/edgarguide.html

Found In: Business & Finance, Law & Government

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Education Resources Information Center (ERIC)

Here you'll find education-related articles, citations, and abstracts.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Introduction to EBSCOhost

Found In: Education & Libraries

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Educational Administration Abstracts

"Educational Administration Abstracts is a database providing bibliographic records covering all areas of educational administration, including educational leadership, educational management and educational research.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Found In: Education & Libraries

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Essay & General Literature Index

Here you'll find journal articles covering the humanities and social sciences.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Introduction to EBSCOhost

Found In: Literature & Literary Criticism, Homework

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Explora

Here you'll find research resources chosen for students. Includes books, magazines, journals, videos, and more.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Explora for Primary School (K-5) Users & Explora for Middle and High School Users

Found In: Homework, Teens, Kids

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Family Search

Here you'll find a family history organization that provides free access to genealogy research tools such as family-tree building, digitized records and family history books from around the world, a research wiki, online classes and more.

Found In: Genealogy & Local History

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Family Studies Abstracts

"With bibliographic records covering family dynamics topics, Family Studies Abstracts is an excellent source for family studies researchers. Scholars can access unique content and highly regarded works."

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Found In: Social Sciences

Federal Register

Here you'll find articles from the Federal Register, a daily publication covering federal regulations, proposed rules and public notices, executive orders, and other presidential documents.Jointly administered by the National Archives & Records Administration and the U.S. Government Printing Office.

Found In: Law & Government

Flipster

The magazines you know and love, available digitally. TIP: When logging in on the Flipster app choose "Harris Co Public Library" rather than your local branch to make sure your library card number is recognized. NOTE (12/7/2022): Back issues are currently unavailable when using Flipster in a web browser. They are available when using the Flipster app for tablets and mobile devices. This is a known issue and the vendor has been working to correct it.

Tutorials: Flipster for Desktop Computers,Flipster App for iPad & iPhone,Flipster App for Android & Kindle Fire

Found In: Magazines, Newspapers & Journals

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Fold3 Library Edition

Distributed by ProQuest, Fold3 Library Edition by Ancestry provides convenient access to a growing collection of US military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served. It contains millions of records from world-class archives, many of which are exclusively available on Fold3.

Found In: Genealogy & Local History

Freegal Music

Freegal® Music offers access to about 15 million songs, including Sony Music’s catalog of legendary artists, and over 40,000 music videos. Unlimited streaming and three downloads per week.

Found In: Digital Media

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Fuente Academica Premier

Aquí encontrará acceso a revistas académicas de editoriales latinoamericanas y españolas en texto completo. Oprima la imagen y baje el cursor a "Fuente Académica Premier."

El acceso a este recurso proporcionado a través del programa TexShare de la Comisión de Bibliotecas y Archivos del Estado de Texas finaliza el 31/8/2023.

Vídeo Tutorial: EBSCOHost búsqueda básica

Found In: Español

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Funk & Wagnall's New Encyclopedia

Here you'll find an encyclopedia covering many subject areas.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Introduction to EBSCOhost

Found In: Encyclopedias & Reference, Homework, Kids

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Gale Academic OneFile

Provides millions of articles from thousands of scholarly journals and other authoritative sources. With extensive coverage across academic disciplines you’ll find accurate information and articles to support your studies. Discover peer-reviewed articles to inspire research and validate your findings with Gale Academic OneFile’s extensive collection of academic journals. Tutorial: Gale Academic OneFile

Found In: Magazines, Newspapers & Journals

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Gale Books & Authors

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

Found In: Books & Reading

Gale Business Entrepreneurship

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Gale Business Entrepreneurship

Brings together hundreds of sample business plans, small business journals, and encyclopedias. You’ll find resources covering all aspects of entrepreneurship and small business, including accounting, HR, management, marketing, taxes, and more. Tutorial: Gale Business: Entrepreneurship

Found In: Business & Finance

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Gale Business: Insights Global

Delivers comprehensive international business intelligence compiled into a logical, useable context. Designed for business professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and general researchers, this resource enables users to spend less time searching and more time connecting their discoveries to practical applications. With over 460,000 company profiles, including 2,000 with deep links to related content and Refinitiv statistical data, Gale Business Insights: Global provides daily updates to keep up with the ever-changing corporate landscape. Additionally, full-text periodicals combined with new and updated content allow researchers to gain a broader understanding of the increasingly global nature of modern business. Tutorial: Gale Business Insights: Global

Found In: Business & Finance

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Gale General OneFile

Gale General OneFile provides millions of articles from thousands of magazines, journals, newspapers, and other authoritative sources. With intuitive search features, and extensive coverage across wide-ranging topics, you’ll find accurate information and articles to support your interests. Discover full text results to fuel exploration and gain understanding through the vast selection of periodicals in Gale General OneFile. Tutorial: Gale General OneFile

Found In: Magazines, Newspapers & Journals

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Gale Health and Wellness

Gale Health and Wellness puts authoritative, up-to-date information on health and wellness topics at your fingertips. Inside you’ll have access to full text medical journals, magazines, reference works, multimedia, and much more. Tutorial: Gale Health and Wellness

Found In: Health & Medicine

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Gale in Context: College

Offers interdisciplinary content that reinforces the development of skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, communication, collaboration, creativity, and innovation. Learners can access news content including full-text newspapers and periodicals like The Economist, The New York Times, National Geographic, Newsweek, Popular Science, Smithsonian, and more. Empower learning with hundreds of thousands of images, videos, and audio selections that include archival film clips, broadcast video, BBC News, New York Times video, and NPR.

Found In: Social Sciences, Homework

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Gale in Context: Elementary

Users will find a vast array of resources for papers, projects, and presentations that bolster the development of critical thinking, problem solving, and effective communication skills including line notes, critical essays, related topics, critical thinking questions, viewpoints, primary sources, and more. Tutorial: Gale in Context: Elementary

Found In: Homework, Kids

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Gale in Context: Environmental Studies

Provides users with comprehensive information, empowering learners to critically analyze and understand important topics that affect people around the world. Explore topics and events within Earth systems, global change, pollution, populations, and more. Tutorial: Gale in Context: Environmental Studies

Found In: Homework, Science & Technology

Gale in Context High School log

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Gale in Context: High School

Makes it easy to explore class topics and find sources for your assignments. Videos, articles from premium publications, encyclopedia entries, primary sources, and more allow you investigate everything from social studies and science to literature and history in one easy-to-use resource. Tutorial: Gale in Context: High School

Found In: Homework, Teens

Gale in Context Middle School log

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Gale in Context: Middle School

Connects you to the quality information you need for assignments in social studies, science, language arts, and more. You’ll find videos, news articles, encyclopedia entries, and more in an easy-to-use tool that helps you finish your homework in record time. Tutorial: Gale in Context: Middle School

Found In: Homework, Kids, Teens

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Gale Interactive Science

Allows science learners to explore and manipulate interactive models in Biology, Chemistry, Earth/Space Science, and Human Anatomy. Learners control the pace of discovery to build on current knowledge or find new topics of interest. Tutorial: Gale Interactive: Science

Found In: Science & Technology

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Gale Literature Resource Center

Provides the trusted information you need to investigate recent releases and draw new conclusions about the classics. You’ll find literature criticism, biographies, topic and work overviews, reviews, author interviews—everything you need to transform your understanding and support your analysis. Tutorial: Gale Literature Resource Center

Found In: Literature & Literary Criticism

Gale Literature LitFinder

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Gale Literature: LitFinder

Provides thousands of full-text written works ranging from plays by William Shakespeare and poems by Maya Angelou to essays by Ben Franklin and speeches given by U.S. Presidents and world leaders. You’ll also find a set of biographies, work summaries, and photographs to provide background on key titles and individuals. Tutorial: Gale Literature

Found In: Literature & Literary Criticism

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Gale Literature: Scribner Writer Series

Browse original scholarly essays on authors from around the world. Places authors and their works in personal and historical context. Tutorial: Gale Literature

Found In: Literature & Literary Criticism

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Gale Literature: Twayne's Author Series

Find in-depth critical introductions to the lives and works of major writers. Includes influences of literary movements. Tutorial: Gale Literature

Found In: Literature & Literary Criticism

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Gale OneFile: Educator's Reference Complete

Gain insight on issues in administration, funding, and policy. Best for educators, administrators, and education students. Tutorials: Topic Finder,Downloading and Sending to Google Drive and OneDrive

Found In: Education & Libraries

Health & Medicine

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Gale OneFile: Health & Medicine

Find up-to-date information on a range of health care topics. Best for students, researchers, and health care professionals.

Tutorials: Topic Finder,Downloading and Sending to Google Drive and OneDrive

Found In: Health & Medicine

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Gale OneFile: High School Edition

Search magazines, journals, newspapers, and reference on a range of topics. Best for middle- and high-school students. Tutorials: Topic Finder,Downloading and Sending to Google Drive and OneDrive

Found In: Homework, Teens

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Gale OneFile: Informe Académico

Informe Académico provee acceso a más de 9.8 millones de artículos de carácter científico, académico y de interés general, provenientes de más de 1,000 publicaciones de 18 países. La mayor parte de este contenido ha sido arbitrado por expertos y se encuentra disponible en texto completo, libre de embargo, en español o portugués. Por su cobertura multidisciplinaria, Gale OneFile: Informe Académico abarca una amplia variedad de temas tales como política, historia, economía, ciencias de la salud, filosofía, ciencias exactas, tecnología y más.

Found In: Español, Magazines, Newspapers & Journals

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Gale OneFile: News

Access major U.S. and international newspapers online to search articles instantly by title, headline, date, or other fields. Tutorials: Topic Finder,Downloading and Sending to Google Drive and OneDrive

Found In: Magazines, Newspapers & Journals

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Gale OneFile: Nursing & Allied Health

Research full-text titles cited in CINAHL and other resources to support specialized care, treatment, and patient management. Tutorials: Topic Finder,Downloading and Sending to Google Drive and OneDrive

Found In: Health & Medicine

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Gale OneFile: Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine

Access academic journals and magazines covering the fields of physical therapy, physical fitness, and sports medicine. Tutorials: Topic Finder,Downloading and Sending to Google Drive and OneDrive

Found In: Health & Medicine

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Gale OneFile: Psychology

Find authoritative periodical content supporting research in all fields of psychology. Tutorials: Topic Finder,Downloading and Sending to Google Drive and OneDrive

Found In: Social Sciences, Health & Medicine

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Gale Presents: National Geographic Kids

Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Best for children aged 6–14.

Found In: Kids, Homework

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Gale Presents: Udemy

Learn and improve skills across business, tech, design, and more. Includes 10,000+ on-demand video courses in multiple languages. Tutorial: Gale Presents: Udemy

Found In: Computers, Education & Libraries, Business & Finance

Glassdoor

Offers an inside look at thousands of companies. Salary information, reviews, and interview questions.

Found In: Jobs & Careers

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GreenFILE

Here you'll find a collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles covering all aspects of human impact to the environment.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Introduction to EBSCOhost

Found In: Science & Technology

Handbook of Texas Online

Here you'll find articles on Texas history, geography, culture, and more.

Found In: Encyclopedias & Reference, Genealogy & Local History, Texas & Harris County, Homework

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Harris County

Here you'll find information on the current leadership, various departments, latest news and more for Harris County, Texas.

Found In: Law & Government, Texas & Harris County

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Harris County Archives

Here you'll find information on the archives of Harris County, Texas. Collections include records from county offices such as the Assessor and Collector of Taxes, Justices of the Peace, Commissioners, County Judges and more. Also includes private manuscript, map and photograph collections.

Found In: Genealogy & Local History, Texas & Harris County

Harris County Public Library Digital Archive

HCPL Digital Archive is an online archive of historical and cultural materials that illustrate the continuing story of the library, our partners, and our community. Our collections are curated by the Harris County Archives and Harris County Public Library. The site, exhibits, collections, and individual items are managed and maintained by the Harris County Public Library.

Found In: Genealogy & Local History, Texas & Harris County

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Harris Votes

Harris County Elections Administrator. Here you can find information on voter registration, sample ballots, elections calendar and more.

Found In: Law & Government, Texas & Harris County, Voting & Elections

HCPL OverDrive Collection

eBooks, eAudio, Digital Magazines & more. Also available are materials in world languages such as Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Urdu, Vietnamese & more.

Found In: Digital Media, Books & Reading, Magazines, Newspapers & Journals

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Health Source: Consumer Edition

Here you'll find information about a wide variety of health topics.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Introduction to EBSCOhost

Found In: Health & Medicine

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Health Source: Nursing/Academic

Here you'll find articles about nursing and other medical disciplines.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Introduction to EBSCOhost

Found In: Health & Medicine

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Heritage Quest

Here you'll find primary sources dating back to the 1700s. Contains six core resources: U.S. Federal Censuses, genealogy and local history books, Periodical Source Index (PERSI), Revolutionary War Records, Freedman's Bank Records and the LexisNexis U.S. Serial Set.

Found In: Genealogy & Local History

ProQuest Start Here

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Historical Newspapers: Austin American-Statesman (1871-1980)

ProQuest Historical Newspapers is considered the gold standard in historical news databases. 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. The paper has strong central Texas coverage, especially for political reporting.

Found In: Magazines, Newspapers & Journals

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Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center

Here you'll find detailed "how-to" instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast. Covers arts & crafts, collecting, home & garden, games, models, sewing, knitting, crocheting and more.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center

Found In: Do-It-Yourself (DIY), Hobbies & Crafts

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Home Improvement Reference Center

Here you'll find detailed, user-friendly "how-to" information on a variety of home improvement and repair projects.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Found In: Do-It-Yourself (DIY), Hobbies & Crafts

Houston Chronicle (Newsbank)

Here you'll find Houston Chronicle articles from 10/29/1985 to the present. Digital image edition available from 10/24/2017 to present. To read the digital image edition click the listing on the menu with "image" as the format. Click on "All Databases" to see other available collections from Newsbank: Houston Community Weeklies, Texas Newspaper collection, America's News, Special Reports & Hot Topics from around the nation.

Found In: Magazines, Newspapers & Journals

Houston Community Weeklies (Newsbank)

Here you'll find local weekly publications from around the Houston area usually folded into the Houston Chronicle. Dates range from 10/31/2018-present. Available in digital image edition.

Found In: Magazines, Newspapers & Journals

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Humanities Full Text

Here you'll find full-text articles, abstracts and bibliographic indexing of scholarly sources in the humanities.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Introduction to EBSCOhost

Found In: Social Sciences

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Information Science & Technology Abstracts

Here you'll find articles on all aspects of information science and librarianship.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Introduction to EBSCOhost

Found In: Education & Libraries

Kanopy

Kanopy is a streaming video service focusing on critically-acclaimed documentaries, foreign films & classic cinema.

Found In: Digital Media

League of Women Voters of Houston

Here you'll find information on the local Houston chapter of the League of Women Voters, their initiatives, how to become a member, the Voters Guide and more.

Found In: Law & Government, Texas & Harris County, Voting & Elections

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Learning Express: College Admissions Test Preparation

Here you'll find resources for college admissions test preparation, including ACT, SAT, TOEFL iBT and more. You must create a free LearningExpress Login to use this resource.

Tutorials: Navigating the LearningExpress Home Page,Taking a Tutorial in LearningExpress

Found In: School & College Prep, Education & Libraries

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Learning Express: Computer Skills Center

Here you'll find resources for building and improving computer skills. Includes courses on popular software tools. You must create a free LearningExpress Login to use this resource.

Tutorials: Navigating the LearningExpress Home Page,Taking a Tutorial in LearningExpress

Found In: Computers, Jobs & Careers, Education & Libraries

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Learning Express: High School Equivalency Center

Here you'll find resources to build basic skills and to prepare for high school equivalency exams such as the GED. You must create a free LearningExpress Login to use this resource.

Tutorials: Navigating the LearningExpress Home Page,Taking a Tutorial in LearningExpress

Found In: School & College Prep, Education & Libraries

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Learning Express: Job & Career Accelerator

Here you'll find access to resources for your job and career search. Includes tools to create your resume and cover letter. You must create a free LearningExpress Login to use this resource.

Tutorial: Navigating Job & Career Accelerator

Found In: Jobs & Careers, Education & Libraries

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Learning Express: Recursos Para Hispanohablantes

Aquí encontrará recursos para mejorar sus habilidades gramaticales, de lectura, y matemáticas. De igual manera, encontrará las herramientas necesarias de preparación para los exámenes de GED y de ciudadanía. Debe crear una cuenta gratuita de Learning Express para utilizar este recurso.

Found In: Español, Education & Libraries, Jobs & Careers, Languages

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LearningExpress Library

Here you'll find access to all the resources included under the Learning Express platform, including Job & Career Accelerator. You must create a free LearningExpress Login to use this resource.

Tutorials: Navigating the LearningExpress Home Page,Taking a Tutorial in LearningExpress

Found In: Computers, Homework, Jobs & Careers, Languages, School & College Prep, Education & Libraries

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Legal Collection

Here you'll find full-text articles from scholarly law journals.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Introduction to EBSCOhost

Found In: Law & Government

Legal Forms

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Legal Forms (Gale)

Here you'll find legal forms, including wills, leases, power of attorney, divorce and more.

Video Tutorials: Finding Documents & Legal Tools.

Found In: Law & Government

Legal GPS

Legal GPS is an interactive platform that gives business owners step-by-step, customized directions to complete 50+ legal essentials. Simply answer a few questions, complete step-by-step legal directions personalized for each business, then receive a personalized Legal GPS Status Report containing a legal scorecard, a quick guide sheet to help legally in the future, and a completion certificate. Saves owners $4500 in legal fees and 60+ hours.

Video Tutorial:Legal GPS Demo Video

Found In: Law & Government, Business & Finance, Jobs & Careers

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Legal Information Reference Center

Here you'll find forms, guides, and how-to instructions for a range of legal issues.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Introduction to EBSCOhost

Found In: Law & Government

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Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts

Here you'll find indexed over 500 journals, books, research reports and proceedings in the field of library and information science.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Introduction to EBSCOhost

Found In: Education & Libraries

Linkedin Learning

Linkedin Learning (formerly Lynda.com) is an on-demand learning solution designed to help you gain new skills and advance your career. Mobile-responsive for smart phones & tablets.

Now available through the LinkedIn Learning app. HCPL's Library ID is hcpl. Please click here for answers to frequently asked questions. 11/15/2022: The issue with LinkedIn Learning has been mostly resolved, but those who have been issued a new library card after 10/26 are still not able to successfully log in. We are still working to fix that issue, so in the meantime we suggest trying out Gale Udemy or O'Reilly for Public Libraries.

Found In: Business & Finance, Computers, Education & Libraries, Jobs & Careers

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Literary Reference Center

Here you'll find information on authors and works of literature.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Literary Reference Center

Found In: Literature & Literary Criticism, Homework

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MAS Complete

Here you'll find research resources chosen for high school students.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Introduction to EBSCOhost

Found In: Homework, Teens

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MasterFILE Complete

Here you'll find access to popular magazines and journals on wide variety of topics.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Introduction to EBSCOhost

Found In: Magazines, Newspapers & Journals

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MedicLatina

Aquí encontrará acceso a revistas sobre investigación médica de editoriales latinoamericanas en texto completo.

El acceso a este recurso proporcionado a través del programa TexShare de la Comisión de Bibliotecas y Archivos del Estado de Texas finaliza el 31/8/2023.

Vídeo Tutorial: EBSCOHost búsqueda básica

Found In: Español

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MEDLINE

Here you'll find academic articles from the National Library of Medicine.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Introduction to EBSCOhost

Found In: Health & Medicine

Medline Plus

Here you'll find information for patients and families on a wide variety of health topics, including drugs and supplements, from the National Library of Medicine.

Found In: Health & Medicine

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Middle Search Plus

Here you'll find research resources chosen for middle school and junior high students.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Introduction to EBSCOhost

Found In: Homework, Kids, Teens

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Military & Government Collection

Here you'll find current news about the military and government.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Introduction to EBSCOhost

Found In: Law & Government

Money Smart

Here you'll find financial training from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

Found In: Business & Finance, Education & Libraries, Law & Government

Morningstar

Here you'll find information to help with personal investments. Topics covered include stocks, funds, ETFs, as well as articles, videos and investment skills training. Morningstar will be conducting a disaster recovery test for Morningstar Investment Research Center (MIRC) on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, from 09:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CDT. During this time frame Morningstar Investment Research Center will be unavailable. During the outage period, any user attempting to access Morningstar Investment Research Center will see a screen noting maintenance in progress.

Found In: Business & Finance

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Natural & Alternative Treatments

Here you'll find information about health conditions, herbs and supplements, and alternative therapies.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Found In: Health & Medicine

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Newspaper Source Plus

Here you'll find full-text national and international newspapers.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Introduction to EBSCOhost

Found In: Magazines, Newspapers & Journals

NoveList K-8 Plus

Here you'll find reading suggestions for both fiction and nonfiction for readers in grades K-12. Video Tutorial: Using Basic Search,Searching for Read-alikes

Found In: Books & Reading, Kids, Teens

NoveList Plus

Here you'll find reading suggestions for both fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages.

Video Tutorial: Using Basic Search & Searching for Read-alikes

Found In: Books & Reading

O'Reilly for Public Libraries (formerly Safari Books Online)

Here you'll find technology eBooks, interactive learning courses and more ranging from basic computer use to more advanced topics for programmers, coders and other IT professionals.

Found In: Books & Reading, Computers, Education & Libraries, Jobs & Careers, Science & Technology, Business & Finance

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Occupational Outlook Handbook

Here you'll find information about different careers including required education, salary ranges, and job prospects from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Found In: Encyclopedias & Reference, Jobs & Careers, Law & Government

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Office of the Texas Governor

Office of the Governor of Texas. Here you'll find information on the initiatives of the current governor and how to reach out to the governor's office.

Found In: Law & Government, Texas & Harris County

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Opposing Viewpoints (Gale In Context)

Here you'll find resources for researching social issues like environmentalism, ethics, politics, and more.

Video Tutorials: Topic Pages Downloading and Sending to Google Drive and OneDrive

Found In: Social Sciences, Homework

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Play Index

Here you'll find information on classic and contemporary plays and playwrights.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Introduction to EBSCOhost

Found In: Literature & Literary Criticism, Homework

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Portal to Texas History

"The Portal to Texas History is a gateway to rare, historical, and primary source materials from or about Texas. Created and maintained by the University of North Texas Libraries, the Portal leverages the power of hundreds of content partners across the state to provide a vibrant, growing collection of resources."

Found In: Genealogy & Local History, Texas & Harris County

PressReader

Get unlimited access to more than 7,000 of the world's top newspapers and magazines as soon as they're available on shelves. No limits on downloads. Read in your browser or via the free PressReader app. How-To Guides and How-To Videos to get you started.

Found In: Magazines, Newspapers & Journals

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Primary Search

Here you'll find research resources chosen for elementary school students.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Introduction to EBSCOhost

Found In: Homework, Kids

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Professional Development Collection

Here you'll find access to professional development journals for educators.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Introduction to EBSCOhost

Found In: Education & Libraries, Jobs & Careers

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Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection

Here you'll find academic articles covering a variety of topics in the fields of psychology, psychiatry and counseling.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Introduction to EBSCOhost

Found In: Health & Medicine, Social Sciences

PubMed.gov

Here you'll find a full range of resources for health and medical article abstracts from the National Library of Medicine.

Found In: Health & Medicine

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Race Relations Abstracts

"An essential resource for ethnic and racial studies, this database includes abstracting for the top academic journals, books, periodicals and newspapers related to the field."

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Found In: Social Sciences

Read the Books

Here you'll find access to area school reading lists and specialized searches of kids' books in the HCPL catalog.

Found In: Books & Reading, Kids, Homework

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Ready Harris

"This site provides user-friendly access to information on how to prepare for all types of disasters, highlights access to real-time alerts regarding ongoing emergencies, and connects you with state-of-the-art tools available to help you plan, recover, and stay safe."

Found In: Texas & Harris County, COVID-19

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Referencia Latina

"Esta base de datos de texto completo en español cubre una amplia gama de temas dentro y fuera de la academia. Ofrece contenido de una variedad de fuentes, incluidos libros de referencia, revistas de interés general e informes de salud."

El acceso a este recurso proporcionado a través del programa TexShare de la Comisión de Bibliotecas y Archivos del Estado de Texas finaliza el 31/8/2023.

Found In: Encyclopedias & Reference, Español

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Regional Business News

Updated daily, provides full text for 35 international news wires and 49 regional business publications.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Introduction to EBSCOhost

Found In: Business & Finance

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Religion & Philosophy Collection

Here you'll find coverage of topics such as world religions, Biblical studies, and philosophy.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Introduction to EBSCOhost

Found In: Social Sciences

SAM.gov

This is the official site for registering to do business with the federal government. Registration on this site is free.

Found In: Law & Government, Business & Finance

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Science & Technology Collection

Here you'll find information on a wide variety of science and technology topics.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Introduction to EBSCOhost

Found In: Computers, Science & Technology

Science

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Science (Gale In Context)

Here you'll find information on a wide variety of science topics.

Video Tutorials: Topic Pages Downloading and Sending to Google Drive and OneDrive

Found In: Science & Technology, Homework

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SciTech Premium: Natural Science Collection

Here you'll find full-text articles from scholarly and trade journals. Includes the Agricultural Science Collection, the Environmental Science Collection, the Biological Science Collection, and the Earth, Atmospheric & Aquatic Science Collection.

Found In: Science & Technology, Homework

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SciTech Premium: Technology Collection

Here you'll find full-text articles from scholarly and trade journals. Includes the Advanced Technology & Aerospace Collection, the Materials Science Collection, and the Engineering Collection.

Found In: Science & Technology, Homework

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Short Story Index

Here you'll find information on short stories.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Introduction to EBSCOhost

Found In: Literature & Literary Criticism, Homework

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Small Business Reference Center

Here you'll find books and periodicals providing detailed "how-to" instructions on topics such as buying and selling a business, managing employees, writing a business plan, understanding legal information and more.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Introduction to EBSCOhost

Found In: Business & Finance, Encyclopedias & Reference

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Small Engine Repair Reference Center

Here you'll find access to small engine repair guides for routine maintenance as well as extensive repairs. Covers larger engines such as motorcycles and boats to smaller engines such as lawn mowers, blowers, generators and more.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Small Engine Repair Reference Center

Found In: Do-It-Yourself (DIY), Hobbies & Crafts, Automotive, Encyclopedias & Reference

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Sustainability Reference Center

Here you'll find coverage of all aspects of sustainability and corporate social responsibility.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Introduction to EBSCOhost

Found In: Business & Finance, Science & Technology

Talking Book Program

"TBP (Talking Book Program) provides free library services for Texans with blindness or visual, physical, or reading disabilities. Registered TBP users may borrow books and magazines in digital audio, Braille, and large print."(About TBP)

Found In: Books & Reading, Education & Libraries

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Teacher Reference Center

Here you'll find indexing and abstracts for over 250 periodicals of interest to teachers and those in the field of education. The majority of the indexed journals are peer-reviewed.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Introduction to EBSCOhost

Found In: Education & Libraries

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TeachingBooks

Here you'll find resources to support the reading experience of books read by students in K-12.

Found In: Books & Reading, Homework, Kids, Teens

Texas Almanac

Here you'll find the Texas Almanac, including the Texas Towns database. Covers Texas history, politics, culture and more.

Found In: Encyclopedias & Reference, Genealogy & Local History, Homework, Texas & Harris County

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Texas Constitution & Statutes

Here you'll find the complete legal statutes of the state of Texas and the Texas Constitution.

Found In: Encyclopedias & Reference, Law & Government, Texas & Harris County

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Texas Department of Public Safety

The Texas Department of Public Safety covers areas of public safety, including popular services such as driver's licenses. Find information on obtaining a driver license, identification card, commercial driver license and more.

Found In: Texas & Harris County, Law & Government

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Texas Digital Sanborn Maps

Here you'll find historical maps for Texas cities through the past 100 years.

Found In: Encyclopedias & Reference, Genealogy & Local History, Texas & Harris County

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Texas Judicial Branch

Here you'll find information on the Texas courts, judicial organizations, publications & training, programs & services, judicial data and more.

Found In: Law & Government, Texas & Harris County

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Texas Law Help

Here you'll find legal information and forms, as well as information about free legal assistance.

Found In: Encyclopedias & Reference, Law & Government, Texas & Harris County

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Texas Legislature

Access information on legislature before the Texas House & Senate. Find out who represents you, how the legislative process works and more.

Found In: Law & Government, Texas & Harris County

Texas News Collection

Texas News Collection

Here you'll find access to newspapers from around the state of Texas, several of which include digital image editions (Austin American-Statesman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, San Antonio Express-News and more). Coverage varies by publication.

Found In: Magazines, Newspapers & Journals

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Texas Reference Center

Here you'll find full-text journals and books about Texas, including history, culture, leisure and current events.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Introduction to EBSCOhost

Found In: Genealogy & Local History, Texas & Harris County, Homework

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The Serials Directory

Here you’ll find bibliographic information for popular serials.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Introduction to EBSCOhost

Found In: Magazines, Newspapers & Journals

ThomasNet

Here you'll find a comprehensive online resource for finding companies and products manufactured in North America. Free registration is required to view company records.

Found In: Business & Finance

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TOPICsearch

Here you'll find information on social, political, and economic issues and other popular topics for student projects and reports.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Introduction to EBSCOhost

Found In: Homework

Transparent Language

Here you'll find resources for language learning, including ESL for speakers of numerous world languages. ESL course also includes citizenship practice. App available for Apple, Android & other devices.

Found In: Education & Libraries, Jobs & Careers, Languages

Tumblebooks

Electronic books for children in English, Spanish & French

Found In: Books & Reading, Kids, Homework, Digital Media

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Twentieth Century American Poetry

Here you'll find a full text poetry database of 20th century American poets.

Found In: Literature & Literary Criticism, Homework

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Twentieth Century English Poetry

Here you'll find a full text poetry database of 20th century English poets.

Found In: Literature & Literary Criticism

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U.S. Code

Here you'll find a browsable version of the United States Code. Alternate Search @ the Cornell Legal Information Institute

Found In: Encyclopedias & Reference, Law & Government

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U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

Here you'll find a browsable version of the United States Code of Federal Regulations. Alternate Search @ the Cornell Legal Information Institute

Found In: Encyclopedias & Reference, Law & Government

United States Census Bureau

Here you'll find a variety of data gathered by the United States Census Bureau on the population of the United States.

Found In: Encyclopedias & Reference, Law & Government, Business & Finance

United States Patent and Trademark Office Database

Here you'll find a searchable database of patents and trademarks from the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Found In: Business & Finance, Science & Technology

Value Line

Here you'll find access to investment research on companies, industries, markets and economies. Video Tutorial: Welcome to Value Line

Found In: Business & Finance

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Vocational & Career Collection

Here you'll find full-text coverage for trade and industry related periodicals.

Access to this resource provided through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission's TexShare program ends 8/31/2023.

Video Tutorial: Introduction to EBSCOhost

Found In: Business & Finance, Jobs & Careers

VOTE411

"Launched by the League of Women Voters Education Fund (LWVEF) in October of 2006, VOTE411.org is a "one-stop-shop" for election related information."

Found In: Law & Government, Voting & Elections

Wall Street Journal

Here you'll find access to the most recent 90 days of Wall Street Journal (WSJ) articles. Advanced search gives you access to articles from the last 4 years.

When accessing WSJ from home, create a free account which gives you a 3 day pass. After the pass expires, start again from the link on the HCPL website and log back in with the same account details you created earlier for another 3 days worth of access.

The Wall Street Journal app is not included with the library subscription, but the site is mobile responsive so it displays well on tablets and smartphones.

Found In: Magazines, Newspapers & Journals, Business & Finance, Jobs & Careers

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World Factbook

Here you'll find information on world entities provided by the CIA--history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, transnational issues--in compact entries. Maps, flags, and country comparisons are included.

Found In: Encyclopedias & Reference, Homework, Social Sciences

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WorldCat

Here you'll find a master catalog of items owned by libraries around the world. Click here for a guide on how to place an Interlibrary Loan Request.

Found In: Books & Reading

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