E-Library

The Mae S. Bruce Library subscribes to many databases covering many different subjects. 
To access these databases, log in to Your Library Account here.
Scroll down to the bottom of the catalog page to see all of the databases.

E-CARD ACCOUNTS NOW AVAILABLE!

New users can now open an E-Library account for access without coming to the Library. The e-card account allows access to ALL the Library's e-resources. There are resources for job hunters, genealogists, students, crafters, mechanics, poets, and much more. The cost? Nothing! Access is FREE to library account holders.

How? Click on the Catalog - Log In link and then the signup tab in the upper right corner of the page (just under the 'Log in to your account' data boxes) and follow the instructions.
Once the account is active, users can use either the 'E-Library' tab or the 'Catalog - Log in' tab on the library's website (www.maebrucelibrary.org) to learn more about online resources.

Questions? Give us a call at 409.925.5540

See you Online!

Ancestry Library Edition:  Use birth, marriage, death records, and censuses to gather additional details about your ancestor’s spouse to see if you’ve landed on a great story about how your ancestor married the girl (or boy) next door.

Learning Express:  Adult Learning Center, Job & Career Accelerator, Computer Skills Center, & more

TexShare Databases:  Over sixty commercial database products are licensed to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for use by library patrons in Texas. These databases offer information on business, history and genealogy, health and medicine, homework help and literature. 
For help on searching TexShare Databases, visit these websites:
Gale:  https://support.gale.com/training/videos/
ProQuest:  http://www.proquest.com/en-US/support/training/materials.shtml#genealogy

OverDrive: Download audiobooks, eBooks, music and video.  Anytime, anywhere.

Libby by Overdrive for iOS (iPhone, iPad)
For help with Overdrive and the Overdrive app, visit:  http://help.overdrive.com

Boundless by Baker & Taylor - Built by libraries for libraries, Boundless is an easy-to-use app, available for iOS devices, that makes it easier for patrons to read library ebooks and listen to audiobooks. View the FAQ flyer by clicking HERE.