Research Help

Texshare Databases Interlibrary Loan   WorldCat Access Contact Us
Looking for a quick fact? Need help with a research project? Can't find a favorite recipe? Want a repair manual for your car? Our reference librarians are happy to help you locate the information you need through our outstanding collection of books and periodicals, as well as connections to specialized Internet resources. You can either call us at (512) 393-8200 or e-mail your question to the Library (smpl@sanmarcostx.gov) To help you get started with Internet research, our librarians have compiled links to some very useful websites.  To access these favorites click on: http://www.youseemore.com/SanMarcosrui/readyref.asp Back to top
TexShare Databases
Access to the TexShare Databases is available through our online catalog at http://www.youseemore.com/SanMarcosrui/ The TexShare Databases include many useful resources for medical, business, literature, history & genealogy research. Newspapers, magazines, and many other great sources of information are included. TexShare Card and Interlibrary Loan Policies Back to top
WorldCat Access WorldCat is the largest library network in the world. WorldCat libraries are dedicated to providing access to their free resources on the Web, where most people start their search for information.  Access World Cat by clicking on: http://worldcat.org/   How does WorldCat work? At the heart of WorldCat is a database of information about the things libraries own that is constantly updated by information professionals. Whether you're searching for something yourself or a librarian is working on your behalf, WorldCat makes it easier to find and obtain reliable, validated information.
Interlibrary Loan Service: If you need materials which are not available in our library, we will be happy to locate and request them from another library. There is a $2.00 postage fee for this service. Back to top