TexShare Library Card Program
The TexShare Library Card program allows students to borrow materials from a number of participating academic and public libraries throughout the state of Texas. TexShare Library cards are issued to current MCC students, faculty and staff at the MCC Library Check-in/Out Desk. You will have to fill out a TexShare application and provide two forms of identification. You may fill the TexShare application form out online and print a copy to bring to the library, or you can fill out the application by obtaining a copy from a library staff member.

A list of libraries that participate in the program are available at the Texas State Library web site, including links the each library's catalog and lending policies. Students borrowing from other libraries through the TexShare Card program must agree to the rules of the lending library. Students must be in good standing with the MCC Library (i.e., not have any overdue books or fines) to take advantage of these services. A TexShare Card is good for one semester only.

Go to the TexShare Core Databases page to see a list of our current subscription databases provided through TexShare.

Call (254) 299-8325 if you have questions regarding this program.

Links to Catalogs of Other Libraries
The TexShare Web site provides a list of Texas libraries participating in the TexShare Card program. Libraries in the Waco area are:

Baylor University Libraries (catalog)
Waco-McLennan County Public Library (catalog)
Temple College Library (catalog)
University of Mary-Hardin Baylor Library (catalog)
TSTC - Waco campus (catalog)
Central Texas College (catalog)
Hill College (catalog)
Southwestern University (catalog)
Tarleton University System Center - Central Texas (catalog)
Texas A&M College Station (catalog)


University Center TexShare Cards Information

Tarleton State University TexShare Card information web page.

UT Arlington TexShare Card information web page.

University of Texas at Brownsville TexShare Card information.

Midwestern State University TexShare Card information.

The TexShare card program is a reciprocal borrowing program. It is designed to allow the registered users of participating institutions to directly borrow materials from the libraries of other participating institutions. Registered users must obtain a TexShare Card from their home institution before they are able to check out materials from other participating institutions.

To be eligible for the TexShare Card Program, you must:

• Be in good standing at your home library. The TexShare Card is a privilege for those who have proven that they can use library services in a responsible manner.
• Present valid identification along with the TexShare Card in order to borrow materials from participating TexShare libraries.
• Return materials to the library from which they were borrowed, not to your home library.
• Return materials in person or by any other methods as outlined in the library's lending policy.
• Be responsible for any charges for late, damaged, or lost materials.

To take advantage of the TexShare Card Program, follow these simple steps:

• Apply for a TexShare Card at the circulation desk of your home library.
• See the TexShare website for a list of participating libraries and specific lending policies of the libraries you wish to visit.

• Present your TexShare Card at the reciprocating library's circulation desk to activate your checkout privileges. You will be also required to show a photo ID.

• Check out the books or other materials at the circulation desk of the reciprocating library. It is your responsibility to take care of your borrowed materials and return them on time.