Digital Database Resources
Most of our digital resources are provided through TexQuest. TexQuest is a statewide digital resources program that provides anytime, anywhere access to high quality, authoritative digital resources to all educators, students, and students' immediate families in Texas K-12 public schools and open enrollment charter schools.
Students and faculty members can access using grade appropriate resources using Classlink (yellow RGC_MC folder > grade level Texquest). Click the icon, then "Wait for the magic to happen". The password will automate in the space below Ft Sam Houston ISD. Click the Access Now button.
Parents can access TEXQUEST Navigator utilizing the appropiate grade level link below and the login information shared through Parent Square. Login information can also be acquired by contacting the secondary librarian.
Additional Subject Area Databases
The media center subscribes to a number of databases beyond the current state offerings. Each database is only available to the recommended grade levels via Classlink>RGC_MC Databases. Information on parent access will be sent via Parent Square, and access information can be requested via the secondary librarian.
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Infobase Bloom's Literatureoffers a wealth of relevant content on the authors and works most studied in the high school curriculum, multicultural classics, contemporary literature, and more.
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Gale in Context: Global Issuesbuilds global awareness by connecting authoritative news, primary sources, videos, and data to help students critically analyze modern issues.
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Ferguson's Career Guidance Centerfeatures tools for carer planning including self-assessments, workplace skills training, school and financial aid searches, live job listings, and exclusive directories for internships and apprenticeships.
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Infobase Health Reference Centerprovides authoritative info on body systems, diseases, treatments, and age-specific wellness.
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Infobase Science Onlineoffers a clear overview of major scientific disciplines through curated Topic Centers and interactive eLearning Modules.
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Gale US History in Contextoffers contextual coverage of key figures, events, and topics from early North American exploration to modern history.
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Gale World History in Contextchronicles global civilizations from ancient times to modern events, covering key figures, cultures, and historic milestones.
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Infobase African-American Historyprovides a comprehensive look at over 500 years of African American history and culture.
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Infobase American Indian Historyprovides interactive access to over 15,000 years of indigenous culture and history.
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Infobase American Historyoffers students a complete research database spanning prehistory to today, featuring articles, primary sources, videos, maps, and timelines.
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Infobase Ancient and Medieval Historycovers world history from prehistory through the mid-1500s, featuring specialized Topic Centers, primary sources, maps, timelines, and multimedia on key global civilizations.
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Infobase Modern World Historycovers global events, people, and ideas from the mid-15th century to today through primary sources, maps, timelines, and multimedia.
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Salem Press Reference Libraryoffers primary source documents across U.S., African American, and World History, plus curated materials that explore current events.
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World Geography and Cultureoffers detailed country, state, and territory profiles covering history, government, and society alongside interactive comparison tools, maps, videos, and geography reference guides.
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Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpointscovers today’s top social issues—such as immigration, fast fashion, and artificial intelligence—through news, overviews, and diverse perspectives.