Resources
Resources
Looking for a book? Want to see if Wiggs has it in the library? Doing research? See below!
Online Catalog for Wiggs MS
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E-Resources/MackinVia
Open MackinVIA to find...
*E-books
*Databases
*Audio-books
*and more!
Databases? HUH?
Check out the video to better understand the importance and purpose of databases!
Why Use Databases, Instead of Google? - Check out this article!
Handbook of Texas
Click on the image to your left to access this resource.
The Handbook of Texas is a digital state encyclopedia developed by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) that is freely accessible for students, teachers, scholars, and the general public. The Handbook consists of overview, general, and biographical entries focused on the entire history of Texas from the indigenous Native Americans and the Prehistoric Era to the state's diverse population and the Modern Age. These entries emphasize the role Texans played in state, national, and world history.
El Paso Public Libraries
The El Paso Public Libraries have multiple collections to assist students with research about local topics of interest. Click on the image to the left to begin exploring their online collections and to see when you can visit and access the library's physical collection.
El Paso Community College - Borderlands
Borderlands is an annually published collection of student written articles on the history and culture of the El Paso, Juárez, & Las Cruces border region. Click on the image to the right to access this collection.
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HISTORYMAPS
Learn about history in a visual way! This website keeps evolving to include even more events and new forms of content. It's available in 42 languages and is cost-free, registration-free, and ad-free! Check it out! Click on the image to the left and enjoy!
