People are inquiring about TexShare cards. We have the forms at the circulation desk but only Central issues the cards. All of the cards expire 7/31 so we may have an influx of questions about TexShare.
Below see the information posted on the HPL website.
How do I get a TexShare CARD?
TexShare is a cooperative program designed to improve service to Texans. Members include public libraries that belong to the regional library systems, academic libraries, and libraries of clinical medicine. With a TexShare Card, a library patron may directly borrow books, music, movies and more from any other participating TexShare library, just as if he or she were card-holder there. Only staff at the Central Library can issue a TexShare card. You must be a city of Houston resident. You must have an HPL card that is at least 6 months old, valid and no outstanding fines. Texshare card can also be renewed at the circulation desk.
A Texshare card does not gurantee that you will be able to borrow materials from other libraries. You can then get a library card from a Texshare participating library.
In most cases, it is a good idea to use library's interlibrary loan service to borrow materials from another library.
Texas residents and non-residents with TexShare card must first register as an HPL library card member. More information is available on Texas State Library and Archives Commission website.
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