Mesquite Public Library offers a variety of full-text online databases that are available within both libraries or from your own computer.  Articles from the databases can be printed in either library for 10 cents per page.  Some databases allow you to e-mail the text at no charge.

Databases Available Within the Main Library and the North Branch Library

ChiltonLibrary
Includes detailed step-by-step repair instructions, close-up photographs and illustrations, plus recalls and technical service bulletins for hundreds of cars, trucks, vans and SUVs.

Dallas Morning News
This database features full-text articles from the newspaper dating back to 1894.  Death notices can be searched back to 12/29/2002.  Articles can be printed or e-mailed.

EBSCO
Access full-text articles from a variety of magazines and journals.

Gale Legal Forms
Wide selection of Texas legal forms. Also includes a directory of Texas attorneys and a dictionary of legal definitions explained in layman's language.

Texshare Databases
This extensive collection of databases gives users the opportunity to access full-text articles in encyclopedias, almanacs, reference books, journals, newspapers, and electronic books.  The databases provide information on health, business, biography, genealogy, and literature, in addition to homework help for students.  Databases include Ebsco MasterFile and Academic Search, HeritageQuest Online, Texas Digital Sanborn Maps, Ebsco Consumer Health Complete, Gale Literature Resource Center, InfoTrac Custom Newspapers, and Net Library.

Learning Express Library
Learning Express Library is an interactive online learning database containing practice tests and tutorials designed to help patrons, students and adult learners succeed on academic or licensing tests.  Tests include academic, civil service, military, professional licensing, certification and TAKS tests.  Patrons receive immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of test results.  Patrons wishing to use this database at either Library must use an Internet computer and proceed to www.library.mesquite.tx.us to access this database.

These Databases are also Available From Your Home, Work or School Computer.

www.library.mesquite.tx.us
These databases enable the Library to serve patrons seven days a week.  See the above list for more information on each database.  Log on to the Mesquite Public Library web site at www.library.mesquite.tx.us to access these databases. Database access may require user ID & pin number.

iBISTRO Library Catalog
Search for items in our collection. Includes items held at both the Main Library and North Branch. Place holds, change your pin or check your account using your library card and pin..

ChiltonLibrary
Includes detailed step-by-step repair instructions, close-up photographs and illustrations, plus recalls and technical service bulletins for hundreds of cars, trucks, vans and SUVs.

Dallas Morning News
Select this database and enter library card number and pin number.

Gale Legal Forms
Wide selection of Texas legal forms. Also includes a directory of Texas attorneys and a dictionary of legal definitions explained in layman's language.

Learning Express
Practice the GED, SAT, ACT, GMAT, ASVAB, Citizenship, Firefighter, or any of hundreds of other academic or professional exams. Brush up on your interviewing skills or take a refresher course in math. The Learningexpress Library has the tools you need to improve your score.

NetLibrary
After initial registration at either Library, patrons may access NetLibrary from their own PC and download audiobooks.

Powerspeak Languages
Learn a language for school, work, travel or personal enrichment. Choose from: Spanish, French, Mandarin, German, or English (ESL for Spanish speakers).

TexShare Databases
A library card is required to access this database.  Request additional login and password information at the Library Reference Desk.

DOWNLOADABLE BOOKS

NetLibrary
NetLibrary is a collection of audiobooks available free of charge for patrons of the Mesquite Public Library. Initial registration to NetLibrary is required in either Library.  After registration at the Library, these audiobooks can be downloaded to your home PC and then transferred to a MP3 player.  The collection includes bestsellers, classic works of literature, language instruction programs, and the Holy Bible.  NetLibrary can be accessed through the TexShare database or at www.netlibrary.com.  Resources for downloading audiobooks at either Library are not available.