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The library gathers lists of useful websites to help you with your research. These websites have been carefully evaluated by subject specialists on our staff.
Struggling with a homework assignment that's due tomorrow? Can't decide on a topic for your research paper? Going crazy trying to find information about a famous historical figure? Did you know that the Library's collection of online research databases can be used to help you with these kind of questions? That you can use many of these databases from home, 24/7? And all you need to use them is your library card - or a Texshare login and password from the Reference Librarian?
What's the difference between using a database and searching Google?
Information in databases has been reviewed and edited by experts and comes from reliable, authoritative sources. Using a database instead of Google saves you time and gives you search results that are accurate, objective, and current.
Is there any charge for using them?
No. The Library provides the databases free of charge to our customers.
What's my library card number?
Your library card number is located under the barcode on the back of your library card. Your PIN is the last four digits of the phone number you gave us when you applied for your card.
How do I get into the Texshare Databases?
The Texshare databases require a special login and password. Give us a call at 940-767-0868, ext 234, or e-mail us at ref@wfpl.net. If you're a registered library cardholder, you will be given the login and password for Texshare.
Can I email the results to myself?
Yes, most databases will let you email articles to yourself. Many also let you save your search results to a special folder, create bibliographies, and will generate citations for you.
What does it mean when a database offers the "full-text" of an article from a magazine or newspaper?
The entire article, not just a summary of it, is available online.
I searched for information in all these places and I still can't find what I'm looking for. What now?
Call the library at 940-767-0868, ext 234 and a Reference Librarian will be happy to help you! Or chat with us online at our Ask.a.Librarian link on the website.