Answered By: SHSU Librarian
Last Updated: Sep 04, 2024     Views: 157

After you leave or graduate from SHSU, you no longer have remote access to the SHSU Library's online databases. You may access our electronic resources by physically visiting the building and using a public kiosk computer, and everyone is welcome to visit the SHSU Library and use our physical collection!

  • Request a free TexShare card from your local public library to borrow up to three books at a time from SHSU. 
  • Purchase a Courtesy Card from the SHSU Library to borrow up to ten books at a time from our collection. 

Additionally, you may also be able to access similar online databases by other means!

If you live in Texas:

  • Ask your closest public library about accessing TexShare databases through them.
  • All Texas residents may join the Houston Public Library at no cost and access their online resources from home.
  • The Texas State Law Library permits Texas residents to become registered users and benefit from their Research at Home program.

If you live outside of Texas: 

  • Check this list from The Master's University to see what statewide access programs might be available.
  • Non-Texas residents may purchase an annual membership with Houston Public Library and access their online resources from home.

Whether inside or outside of Texas: 

  • If you live near a university, contact their library and ask about on-site visitor access to their databases. At some universities, you will be able to access their databases if you visit their physical building (though this rarely includes remote access from home).
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