Resources

MPL subscribes to services that provide patrons with free access to thousands of magazines, newspapers, journals, and other reference resources online.

TexShare Databases

Access available from: home or the library.
A variety of research databases are available through the TexShare portal of the Texas State Library. We’re happy to share our TexShare connection with you. Accessing this page from home? First, contact the reference desk of any library location for the TexShare login and password, then click on the image below:

NewsBank

Access available from: home or the library.
The electronic editions of record for valuable local, regional, and national U.S. newspapers -- all in one easy-to-search database. Includes The Monitor (December 2006-present). Accessing this page from home? Your McAllen library card number (starts with a "P") is required to enter the database:

LearningExpressLibrary

Access available from: home or the library.
LearningExpress offers practice tests, exercises, and information on a range of topics, including the GED, U.S. Citizenship Test, and more. New users will need to register before getting started. Click on this image to proceed:

ResumeMaker

Access available from: home or the library.
ResumeMaker provides tools for resume, cover letter and job interview preparation, as well as guidance for finding a job.

AncestryLibrary

Access available from: the library only.
AncestryLibrary.com is a database of census, birth, death, and other genealogical records. Access is available only through an internet-enabled computer at all three library locations. If you are on a library computer now, click on the image below:

Information Resources

These are some of the web sites MPL librarians use daily to locate information and resources requested by patrons.