Learning Resource Center

Access to Learning Resource Center is available to all Distance Learning Students.  You can access the Library by coming on campus or on the Internet.

The TSTC Harlingen Learning Resource Center website contains a wealth of information including Online Catalogs, Online Databases, and the TexShare Program.

• Online Catalog

  The Online Catalog is a tool to search for a book or other types of materials through an easy search interface.  It can search by author, title, topic and keywords.

• Online Databases

  The library services give you access to plenty of learning and research tools.  The Learning Resource Center gives you access to book material, magazines, online databases, Internet access, microfiche, newspapers, up-to-date software, audiovisual material and complete assistance to help you find what you seek.  

  The Library also extends your library membership through the TexShare program and can assist you in getting an Interlibrary Loan. 

• TexShare

  The TexShare program enables TSTC students to be able to extend their library membership to include other libraries that are also members.  You can also visit the TexShare website for more information or follow this link to see the participating libraries.

  In addition, the TSTC Library provides you with Research Guides for Technical Programs and Academic Courses.

• Technical Programs

  The Research Guides for the diverse technical programs are a good resource for anybody seeking for information related to their field.  It is composed not only with library resources but also good internet sources and links to helpful databases.

• Academic Courses

  The Research Guides for Academic Courses are very helpful for students looking for a place to start on their research paper.  It will provide tools that will help develop a good paper and places to find information.