Reference & Research

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. NOTE: Access to this resource is under consideration by Texas State Library and Archives Commission for removal from the Texshare Databases program effective 8/31/2025.

Tutorial: Gale in Context: High 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. NOTE: Access to this resource is under consideration by Texas State Library and Archives Commission for removal from the Texshare Databases program effective 8/31/2025.

Tutorial: Gale in Context: Middle School

Search magazines, journals, newspapers, and reference on a range of topics. Best for middle- and high-school students. NOTE: Access to this resource ends 08/31/2025 due to the decision of the Texas State Library & Archives Commission to drop it from the Texshare Databases program.

Tutorial: Topic Finder and Downloading and Sending to Google Drive and OneDrive

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.