The Library of Texas at LibraryofTexas.org
is a service offered by the Texas State Library and
Archives Commission that allows users to discover and
retrieve desired information from multiple library catalogs,
databases, and other knowledge collections. Texans no
longer need to use a separate interface for each individual
library or database. At present, the Library of Texas
searches through the catalogs of 76 public libraries,
52 academic libraries, 4 unique libraries, and 17 TexShare
commercial databases.
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a Texas where library users receive comprehensive
electronic library services where,
when, and how they want them.
Click on the
green graphic directly above to begin searching
through Texas library catalogs by using the Library
of Texas. Check with your local Texas library
to see how to easily discover and retrieve
desired information from multiple Texas library
catalogs, the TexShare
Databases,
and other knowledge sources.
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The Library of Texas groups information
resources together by subject and region. Users have
the option to create and save their own groups of favorite
resources for searching. Many search results from the
TexShare databases will include the full text from the
original article, satisfying information needs right
away. For materials that are not immediately available
online, search results will include links to online
bookstores and an ILL request form to obtain the desired
information.
Go to the Help section at LibraryofTexas.org
for searching tips.
Librarians:
Please refer to our Library
of Texas librarian information page for details
on how to use the Library of Texas, how to use it, how
it categorizes subjects, how libraries are chosen as
searchable resources in the default search screen, how
to add your library, and the interlibrary loan process.
Send e-mail to databases@tsl.state.tx.us
with any questions or comments about the Library of
Texas.
Library
of Texas Program Documents Page:
Usability
Studies (September 2006 - April 2007)
Library
of Texas Project History (April 2000 - August 2003)
Library of Texas
Working Group Page - Use the working
group link to find contact information, view the current
roster, meeting minutes, and more. For additional information
please contact the TexShare
Coordinator, or members of the Library
of Texas Working Group.
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