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Cedar Park Public Library (CPPL) offers digital resources on a variety of topics like homework help, academic articles, consumer product reviews, health information, and legal forms. Popular databases are highlighted below. For complete information about the TexShare databases visit the TexShare website.
For information on buying an out-of-district card, see our Using the Library page.
TexShare Database Access
- Visit the TexShare website
- Select Cedar Park Public Library from the list
- For the Password: Contact staff by calling 512-401-5608 or email the Library. We will need to confirm your Cedar Park Public Library library card information.
Database Help
For assistance accessing or searching the databases, please call the Information Desk at 512-401-5608 or send us an email.
Pre-Register for a Cedar Park Public Library Card
Pre-register online! To finish activating your account please come to the Cedar Park Public Library with valid ID within 31 days. Important Note: You must live inside the City of Cedar Park's taxing district.
Looking for a specific Database or Resource?
AtoZdatabases
- Research small business opportunities
- Jumpstart your sales leads
- Create mailing lists
- Do market research in your area
AtoZdatabases is available from home with your Cedar Park Public Library Card or from inside the Library building for the public.
Business Source Complete
Premium business content, including research articles, SWOT analyses, company profiles, industry information and more, via a highly focused user interface created especially for the business searcher. Business Source Complete is available via TexShare.
Gale Business: Entrepreneurship (and more!)
Learn how to start, finance, or manage your small business. Includes sample business plans, how-to guides, articles, and more.
Gale Presents: Udemy
Learn and improve skills across business, tech, design, and more. Includes 10,000+ on-demand video courses in multiple languages. Available via TexShare.
Small Business Reference Center
Supports small business owners and entrepreneurs with reference books including Nolo do-it-yourself guides as well as business videos, details on how to create business plans, and more. The Small Business Reference Center is available via TexShare.
Job & Career Accelerator
A job search and career exploration resource with more than 1,100 occupations, sample resumes and cover letters, current job and internship postings, and guidance on preparing for and getting a job. The Job and Career Accelerator is available via TexShare.
LearningExpress Library
A collection of interactive tutorials, practice tests, articles, flash cards and e-books patrons can use to improve academic skills in reading, writing, math and science as well as prepare for high-stakes exams.
Exam prep options: ACCUPLACER, ACT, AP Exams, ASSET, ASVAB, CDL, CLEP, DAT, DSST, EMT, GED, GMAT, GRE, IELTS, LSAT, MAT, MCAT, NMSQT, PANCE, PCAT, PSAT, RPAT, SAT, STAAR, TExES, THEA, TOEFL iBT, TSIA, U.S. Citizen, and more.
The LearningExpress Library is available via TexShare.
Gale Presents: Udemy
Learn and improve skills across business, tech, design, and more. Includes 10,000+ on-demand video courses in multiple languages. Available via TexShare.
Vocational & Career Collection
Full-text coverage for trade and industry-related periodicals for high schools, community colleges, trade institutions and the general public. The Vocational and Career Collection is available via TexShare.
Chilton Library
The Chilton Library represents the most authoritative automotive repair information available to car owners. There are thousands of year, make and model combinations covering the most popular vehicles of the past 30 years, plus additional coverage of specialty models.
Available via TexShare. Quick link for direct access: Chilton Library.
Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center
A collection of leading hobby and craft magazines with detailed how-to instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast. The Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center is available via TexShare.
Home Improvement Reference Center
A comprehensive full-text collection of detailed, user-friendly how-to information covering a variety of home improvement and repair projects. The Home Improvement Reference Center is available via TexShare.
Small Engine Repair Reference Center
A well-organized collection of detailed, yet user-friendly, repair guides for all manner of small engines. The Small Engine Repair Reference Center is available via TexShare.
Referencia Latin
Una base de datos de texto completo en español que cubre una amplia gama de temas, ofreciendo libros de referencia, revistas de interés general, periódicos, newswires e informes de salud.
Salud en Español
Una colección de informes y hojas informativas en español basados en evidencia que cubren todos los aspectos de la salud y el bienestar, incluidas enfermedades, afecciones, lesiones, procedimientos y tratamientos.
Recursos Para Hispanohablantes
Un centro para hablantes nativos de español para aprender habilidades académicas básicas que incluyen cómo prepararse para el GED en español, herramientas de aprendizaje, carrera y ciudadanía en español.
Fuente Academica Premier
Una base de datos multidisciplinaria que proporciona una cobertura de texto completo de contenido académico en español con revistas de América Latina, Portugal y España.
MedicLatina
Una colección única de revistas médicas y científicas de reconocidas editoriales latinoamericanas y españolas que cubren una variedad de temas médicos y de salud.
TexShare
Para acceder a los datos anteriores, siga los pasos a continuación:
- Sitio web: https://texshare.net/espanol.php
- Seleccione Cedar Park Public Library de la lista
- Para la contraseña: Contacto personal @ 512-401-5608 o correo electrónico
- Necesitaremos confirmar la información de su tarjeta de biblioteca de CPPL
Bibliography of Native North Americans
A bibliographic database that covers the culture, history and daily life of native North Americans, which is ideal for researching the contributions, struggles and issues of North Americas indigenous peoples. The Bibliography of Native North Americans is available via TexShare.
FamilySearch Genealogy Database
FamilySearch is a genealogy database with access to many types of records, a family tree tool, family activities, video lessons, and more. Users will need to create a free account in order to access it.
Note: the FamilySearch Genealogy Database is only accessible on-site by using the library's computers or on the library's Wi-Fi.
Fold3 Library Edition
Convenient access to US military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served. This continually-growing collection contains millions of records from world-class archives, many of which are exclusively available on Fold3. Available via TexShare.
HeritageQuest
Your answer to genealogy online. Search U.S. Census records up to 1940, books, Revolutionary War information, the Freedman's Bank, and historical city directories. HeritageQuest is available via TexShare.
ProQuest African American Heritage
This is a groundbreaking digital resource exclusively devoted to African American family history research. This collection is a comprehensive mix of resources, records, and tools specifically pertaining to African Americans. Available via TexShare.
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Austin American-Statesman (1871-1980)
This archive includes back issues of the Austin American-Statesman from 1871 to 1980. Available via TexShare.
Texas Reference Center
A collection of journals and books about Texas and Texans with topics including the state's history, its ethnic and cultural diversity, literature, public health, business, leisure and more. The Texas Reference Center is available via TexShare.
Academic Search Complete
A comprehensive resource of full-text academic journals, videos, reports and books on dozens of subjects ranging from anthropology, chemistry and culture to law, women studies and zoology. Academic Search Complete is available via TexShare.
Explora - Public Libraries
An easy-to-search interface for public library patrons looking for magazine and newspaper articles, books and other reference materials on a variety of topics. Explora - Public Libraries is available via TexShare.
Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints
OVIC is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information and opinions on hundreds of today's hottest social issues. Sources include: Topic overviews, Full-text magazines, Academic journals, News articles, Primary source documents, Statistics, Images, Videos, Audio files.
Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints is available via TexShare.
Master FILE Complete
A multidisciplinary database providing full text for popular magazines, reference books and other highly regarded sources from world leading publishers. Master FILE Complete is available via TexShare.
Newspaper Source Plus
A resource offering cover-to-cover full text for U.S., international and regional newspapers as well as television and radio news transcripts from major networks. Newspaper Source Plus is available via TexShare.
Consumer Health Complete
A patient education support tool with consumer-oriented content covering mainstream, holistic and integrated medicine. Consumer Health Complete is available via TexShare.
Gale OneFile: Health & Medicine
Gale Health and Wellness
Provides access to medical and professional periodicals, health and fitness magazines, and reference books and pamphlets. The database is designed for both nursing and allied health students as well as consumer health researchers. The material contained in this database is intended for informational purposes only. Available via TexShare.
Health Source - Consumer Edition
A source for consumer health information from popular magazines about aging, fitness, nutrition, wellness, disease prevention and more. Health Source - Consumer Edition is available via TexShare.
MEDLINE
An essential biomedical research resource providing access to many of the most-used biomedical and health journals, covering a wide range of subjects. MEDLINE is available via TexShare.
Natural & Alternative Treatments
A database containing accurate, unbiased information on medical conditions, alternative therapies, herbs and supplements, functional foods, drug interactions and homeopathy. Natural and Alternative Treatments is available via TexShare.
HelpNow (Brainfuse)
- Live tutoring from 2 to 11 pm CDT seven days a week
- Independent study aids
- Practice tests
- Writing feedback
- Entrance exam prep
- Chess instruction during live tutoring hours
- Online meeting space for your study group, and more
Brainfuse is available to CPPL card holders (free and paid) and on-site at the Library.
Book Connections
Resources about children's and young adult books from TeachingBooks, including exclusive Meet-the-Author movies and recordings, book trailers, and Reader's Advisory to help you choose the right book. Book Connections is available via TexShare.
Explora - Elementary
An easy-to-use search interface for K-5 students looking for magazine and newspaper articles, books and encyclopedias on a variety of topics, such as: Animals, Art, Music, Geography, Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies. Explora - Elementary is available via TexShare.
Explora - High School
An easy-to-use search interface for students in grades 6 through 12 looking for magazine and newspaper articles, books, informational texts, primary sources, multimedia and more on a variety of curriculum-related topics. Explora - High School is available via TexShare.
Gale In Context: Biography
Gale In Context: College
Gale In Context: Elementary
Gale In Context: Environmental Studies
Gale In Context: High School
Gale In Context: Middle School
Gale in Context is available via TexShare.
Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints
OVIC is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information and opinions on hundreds of today's hottest social issues. Sources include: Topic overviews, Full-text magazines, Academic journals, News articles, Primary source documents, Statistics, Images, Videos, Audio files.
Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints is available via TexShare.
Gale in Context: Science
Science In Context is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on hundreds of today's most significant science topics. Gale in Context: Science is available via TexShare.
Middle Search Plus
A full-text database of popular middle school magazines and reference books, biographies and primary source documents, and over one million photos, maps and flags. Middle Search Plus is available via TexShare.
Primary Search
A full-text database for young researchers with easy-to-read online encyclopedia entries, complete articles from popular children magazines, and a vast image collection. Primary Search is vailable via TexShare.
TOPIC Search
A diverse full-text collection to support conversation about current events; social, political and economic issues; scientific discoveries and other topics discussed in classrooms. TOPIC Search is available via TexShare.
HelpNow (Brainfuse)
- Live tutoring from 2 to 11 pm CDT seven days a week
- Independent study aids
- Practice tests
- Writing feedback
- Entrance exam prep
- Chess instruction during live tutoring hours
- Online meeting space for your study group, and more
Brainfuse is available to CPPL card holders (free and paid) and on-site at the Library.
LearningExpress Library
A collection of interactive tutorials, practice tests, articles, flash cards and e-books patrons can use to improve academic skills in reading, writing, math and science as well as prepare for high-stakes exams.
Exam prep options: ACCUPLACER, ACT, AP Exams, ASSET, ASVAB, CDL, CLEP, DAT, DSST, EMT, GED, GMAT, GRE, IELTS, LSAT, MAT, MCAT, NMSQT, PANCE, PCAT, PSAT, RPAT, SAT, STAAR, TExES, THEA, TOEFL iBT, TSIA, U.S. Citizen, and more.
The LearningExpress Library is available via TexShare.
ERIC - Education Resources Information Center
A database providing more than one million records available from the Education Resources Information Center, a robust source of educational literature. ERIC is available via TexShare.
Gale Presents: Udemy
Learn and improve skills across business, tech, design, and more. Includes 10,000+ on-demand video courses in multiple languages. Available via TexShare.
Legal Collection
A valuable database of the most respected scholarly law journals covering the current issues, studies, thoughts and trends of the legal world. The Legal Collection is available via TexShare.
Gale LegalForms
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
Gale LegalForms is available via TexShare. Quick link for direct access: Gale LegalForms.
Legal Information Reference Center
A resource to help laypersons navigate a wide range of legal issues with top consumer legal reference books including Nolo do-it-yourself guides as well as thousands of legal forms. The Legal Information Reference Center is available via TexShare.
Book Review Digest plus
An essential library tool providing access to book reviews on a wide range of topics from a variety of sources, including newspapers, review journals and popular magazines. Book Review Digest Plus is available via TexShare.
Essay & General Literature Index
An index of essays from more than 9,000 anthologies published in the U.S., Canada and Great Britain since 1985, with coverage spanning the entire range of humanities and social sciences. The Essay and General Literature Index is available via TexShare.
Gale Literature Resource Center
Gale Literature: Scribner Writer’s Series
Gale Literature: Twayne’s Authors Series
Gale Books & Authors
Gale Books and Literature databases are available through TexShare.
Literary Reference Center
A rich collection of full text covering thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and timeframes. The Literary Reference Center is available via TexShare.
TeachingBooks.net
Bring to life children's and young adult (YA) books with video trailers, author interviews, discussion questions, and much more. Great for book clubs, choosing books, and homework help! TeachingBooks.net is available via TexShare.
Twentieth-Century American Poetry
This unparalleled collection includes some 50,000 poems drawn from 750 volumes by over 300 poets, including: Adrienne Rich, Andrei Codrescu, Ezra Pound, William Carlos Williams, Denise Levertov, Wallace Stevens, Langston Hughes, Lucille Clifton, Cathy Song.
Twentieth-Century American Poetry is available via TexShare.
Gale in Context: Science
Science In Context is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on hundreds of today's most significant science topics. Gale in Context: Science is vailable via TexShare.
Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection
An essential collection for psychologists, counselors and researchers with leading scholarly information of anthropology, mental processes, experimental methods and more. The Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection is available via TexShare.
Science & Technology Collection
A full-text database of top science journals covering an scientific and technical subjects, including chemistry, biology, computer technology and physics. The Science and Technology Collection is available via TexShare.
Library Card Information
- Your 7-digit Library Card Number/User ID
- The PIN you set up for your Library Card
Older Library Card Style
Your card number is a subset of the barcode number.
Example: xxxxxx1234567x
Newer Library Card Style
Your Library card number is written in red.
If you would like to get a new library card with the easy to read red number let the Check-Out Desk know!