FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
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General What is TexShare? What programs does it include? Who belongs to TexShare? TexShare Database Program What databases are included? Who can access the databases? How do I access the databases? How do I use the databases? What is TexSelect? What is Library of Texas? Where can I read more about the TexShare Database Program? TexShare Card Program What can I do with a TexShare card? How do I get a TexShare card? How long does a TexShare card last? Where can I read more about the TexShare Card Program? |
Other
TexShare Programs Where can I find out about the...
Bridge to TexShare for Small/Rural Libraries What is the Bridge to TexShare for Small/Rural Libraries? What kinds of resources does the Bridge include? Who created the Bridge? Bridge Site Map Also see TexShare FAQs on the main TexShare Web site |
General
| What programs does it include? |
There
are many programs that TexShare provides:
Individual libraries may choose the programs in which to participate. |
| Who belongs to TexShare? |
| Member
libraries include almost 700 public, academic, and medical libraries in
Texas. For a listing of all member libraries, see TexShare
Library Information. For eligibility requirements, see TexShare
Eligibility. TexShare also consists of an advisory board, working groups for each of the eight programs it administers, and strategic partners. |
TexShare Database Program
| What databases are included? |
From
July 2005 to June 2006, the TexShare core database package will
include 14 databases:
You can also refer to the TexShare Core Database Descriptions on the main TexShare Web site. |
| Who can access the databases? |
| You
must have a library card from a participating member library to access
the TexShare databases. Also, you must "qualify for services at a
library established by an official Texas governmental agency" (see TexShare
Database FAQs for the general public). |
| How do I access
the databases? |
There
are a few ways for you to access the databases:
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| How do I use the
databases? |
There
are a number of resources for help in using the databases:
|
| What is TexSelect? |
| TexSelect
databases are specialized databases that are available to member
libraries through TexShare at an additional cost. This cost is usually
less than what an individual library could negotiate for itself. See TexShare
Select Database Information. |
| What is Library of
Texas? |
| Library
of Texas is a TexShare Web site that allows users to search in multiple
TexShare databases, as well as Texas library catalogs, all at
once. Click the following links for more information about Library of Texas:
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| Where can I read more about the TexShare Database Program? |
| Read
all about the TexShare Database Program at http://www.texshare.edu/programs/academicdb/databaseinfo.html. |
TexShare Card Program
| What can I
do with a TexShare card? |
| A
TexShare card allows you to borrow library items from participating
libraries across Texas. |
| How do I get a
TexShare card? |
| You
can obtain a TexShare card from the library you belong to, if your
library participates in the TexShare Card Program. For a list of
libraries that participate in the card program, see TexShare
Library Information (note the column labelled CARD PR.). You must be in "good standing" at your library in order to get a TexShare card. |
| How long does
a TexShare card last? |
| How
long a TexShare card lasts depends on where you get it. It may be
one calendar year, one academic year, or one semester, for instance. |
| Where can I read more about the TexShare Card Program? |
| Read
all about the TexShare Card Program at http://www.texshare.edu/programs/card/. |
Other TexShare Programs
| Where can I find out about the.. |
| communications
program? TExpress courier service? education services? interlibrary loan program? Library of Texas? http://www.texshare.edu/lot/index.html
http://www.texshare.edu/bridge/tutorial/index.htm (scroll to bottom of page) TexTreasures grant program? |
Bridge to TexShare for Small/Rural Libraries
| What is the Bridge to TexShare for Small/Rural Libraries? |
| The
Bridge
to TexShare for Small/Rural Libraries is a Web site designed to
give small and rural libraries the most relevant information regarding
TexShare and its programs. It contains a large amount of original
content to guide library staff in getting the most out of TexShare for
their libraries. Mission Statement: The
mission of the Bridge to TexShare for
Small/Rural Libraries in Texas is to develop a community of users and
advocates
in rural settings by providing librarians and staff with a customized
TexShare
Web interface. The Bridge will highlight
the most relevant aspects of TexShare for rural communities, provide
original
instructional content and promote access and awareness of TexShare
services.
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| What kind
of resources does the Bridge
include? |
The
Bridge includes a variety of resources geared towards library staff,
including:
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| Who created
the Bridge? |
| The Bridge to TexShare for Small/Rural Libraries was created by the members of a graduate school class entitled Library Instruction and Information Literacy. We consulted with TexShare staff to determine needs for the population targeted. You can read about the members of our class on the "Who We Are" page. |
This page was written by Sara Albert in Spring 2005.
INF 382S: Library Instruction and Information Literacy, taught by Dr. Loriene Roy
School of Information,
The University of Texas at Austin