Databases

Remote access is available for all databases EXCEPT Ancestry Library Edition and NewspaperArchive.com.

  • Texshare Databases - access over 50 different databases on a wide range of topics, including business, science, genealogy, homework help, health, newspapers, magazines, literature, and history. Remote access requires a special login and password available at the Reference Desk. Call 767-0868, ext 234.  You must be a Wichita Falls Public Library cardholder.
  • Ancestry Library Edition - Discover your unique family history! This resource includes billions of records from around the world, including from U.S., U.K., and Canadian census and vital records, immigration and passport records, periodicals and books, photos, and more. Available for use at the Library only.
  • A to Z Maps Online - the world's largest subscription-based database of proprietary, royalty-free world, continent, country, and state maps. Included in the 4,000+ maps are: political maps, physical maps, outline maps, population maps, precipitation maps, climate maps, and other thematic maps.
  • A to Z the USA - information and statistics about the states and territories of the U.S.A.
  • A to Z World Travel - 150 world city travel guides! Includes travel essentials, attractions, maps, and culture for your next trip.
  • Books & Authors - database that guides you to books that match your reading interests.
  • Cypress Resume - Create a professional resume in minutes!
  • EBSCO Auto Repair Reference Center - includes automotive repair information on most manufacturers of imported and domestic vehicles from 1945- current.
  • EBSCO Small Engine Repair Reference Center - contains thousands of accurate and concise step-by-step maintenance and repair instructions for hundreds of small engine machines and their supporting components. Engines types include: motorcycles, ATVs, personal water craft, snowmobiles, lawn mowers, tractors, snow blowers, generators, and more.
  • Gale Biography in Context - an engaging online experience for those seeking information on the world's most influential people.
  • Gale Databases - link to all databases from the Gale Group available at the library.
  • Gale Directory Library  - Includes access to Ward's Business Directory of U.S. Private and Public Companies, The Encyclopedia of Associations, and the Gale Directory of Publications and Broadcast Media.
  • Gale Legal Forms Library - Provides a wide selection of state-specific (and multi-state) legal forms across the most popular legal areas. Includes real estate contracts, wills, pre-marital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord tenant and many others. Also included is a comprehensive attorney state directory and a dictionary of legal definitions explained in laymen's language.
  • Gale Literature Criticism Online - an extensive compilation of literary commentary that represents a wide range of modern and historical views on authors and their works across regions, eras & genres. Includes the Gale titles Contemporary Literary Criticism (CLC) and Twentieth-Century Literary Criticism (TCLC) as well as several others.
  • Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL) - a database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources, including titles such as Novels for Students, Drama for Students, and Literary Themes for Students. Made possible in part through a grant from the Texas State Library.
  • Global Road Warrior - country-based e-content on all the nations of the world with up-to-date information on society and culture, communications, travel, trade, business, money and banking, and country maps. 
  • LearningExpressLibrary.com - an online database of interactive practice exams designed to help users improve their scores on academic, civil service, military, and professional licensing and certification tests. Some of the tests included are the GED, ACT, ASVAB, GRE,  SAT, postal worker and firefighter exams, and the test for U.S. citizenship. If you wish to access your account from home you will need to use your 14-digit library card number as your USERNAME and make up your own password.
  • Library of Texas - search multiple Texas library catalogs and databases in one sitting.
  • Newsbank - Complete full-text content of local and regional news from the Wichita Falls Times Record News (11/16/1998 - current), including community events, schools, politics, government policies, cultural activities, local companies, state industries, and people in the community. Paid advertisements are excluded.
  • NewspaperArchive.com - Search this site for historic newspapers including the Wichita Falls Daily Times 1911-1923. The New York Times from 1854 to 1901 is also online as well as dozens of newspapers from throughout North America. Available for use at the Library only.

  • North Texas Libraries on the Go - Cozy up with a best-selling audio book or e-book from the comfort of your home. Log in using your library card and your PIN. Check out the useful information on the site about which devices will work for downloading.
  • Rocket Languages  -  an interactive online language learning system. Language instruction is offered in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, English for Spanish Speakers, and Sign Language. Create your own login and password to start learning!
  • Salem Health - online access to Salem Press's health reference works
  • Salem History - online access to historical reference works from Salem Press
  • Salem Literature - online access to Salem Press's literature books, including Critical Survey of Long Fiction
  • Salem Science - online access to Salem Press's science books, including The Solar System
  • Something about the Author - features biographical information on thousands of children's book authors and illustrators.