Back to School Resources
By Library Staff
Originally posted on July 30, 2025. Updated on 8/7/202 to reflect the new resource list provided by Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC).
Get the most out of your library this school year! In addition to physical books and media in the libraries, take advantage of our digital material on CloudLibrary, or our full list of digital resources. If you get stuck, you can also request help from our reference department and set up an appointment to get one-on-one assistance.
Here are a few digital resources that we have available to help you during your academic studies:
» LearningExpress Library (TexShare Database)
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.
Learn a language through lessons that use listening, reading, speaking, and writing.
» Gale Presents: Miss Humblebee's Academy (TexShare Database)
Discover an interactive learning program for children ages three to six. Aligned with preschool and elementary standards.
» Gale In Context: Elementary (TexShare Database)
Introduce elementary students to database searching with resources featuring age-appropriate, curriculum-related content.
» Gale In Context: Middle School (TexShare Database)
Explore the most-studied topics including cultures, government, people, history, literature, and more.
» Gale In Context: High School (TexShare Database)
Explore thousands of topics across subjects including literature, science, history, and social issues using different sources.
» Gale OneFile: High School Edition (TexShare Database)
Search magazines, journals, newspapers, and reference on a range of topics. Best for middle- and high-school students.
» Gale In Context: College (TexShare Database)
An engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on a wide array of subjects.
» TeachingBooks (TexShare Database)
TeachingBooks.net -- Bring to life childrens and YA books with video trailers, author interviews, discussion questions, and much more. Great for book clubs, choosing books, and homework help!
» Gale Presents: Udemy (TexShare Database)
Learn and improve skills across business, tech, design, and more. Includes 10,000+ on-demand video courses in multiple languages.
» Gale General OneFile (TexShare Database)
Access general interest magazines and key serials in a single resource. Best for general research.
» Gale Academic OneFile (TexShare Database)
Quickly access articles from a database of scholarly journals and other trusted periodicals. Best for academic research.
» Recursos Para Hispanohablantes (TexShare Database)
A center for native Spanish speakers to learn basic academic skills including how to prepare for the GED en Espanol, Herramientas de aprendizaje, carrera y ciudadan en espanol.
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