E-Read Texas
E-Read Texas brings electronic books and audiobooks to Texans served by small community libraries in all parts of the state. E-Read Texas provides over 20,000 downloadable e-books and audiobooks and a mobile e-reader application that make it possible for all Texans served by public libraries to access e-books.
The E-Read Texas collection primarily includes adult fiction and popular non-fiction and is most appropriate for an adult audience.
Webinars and Training
E-Read Texas Introduction and Overview webinar
- Thursday, Jan. 30 from 11-12 Central
- Click to register
- This session is meant for for libraries interested in joining the program
E-Read Texas: Quarterly Updates webinar
- Wednesday, Feb. 12 from 2-3 PM Central
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- This session is meant for libraries already in the program
Go to the Training page for recordings of past Boundless training sessions.
Made Possible by IMLS Grant
This program is administered by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) and funded by the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
What is E-Read Texas?
E-Read Texas is a statewide e-book program for small to medium sized public libraries in Texas. E-Read Texas provides eligible libraries with a collection of approximately 20,000 e-books and audiobooks, and access to Baker & Taylor's Boundless mobile app.
Please view this recorded video for an overview of the program and information about getting started.
What is Boundless?
Boundless is a mobile application developed by Baker & Taylor. The app offers easy-to-use features for patrons such as display controls, bookmarks, and notetaking. Boundless is also available for the web, so even users with out a smart device can use it.
How do we join?
Please review the 'Join' tab for information on program eligibility and the sign-up process.
What if we already have e-books?
You can still participate in the program if your library already has e-books. For many libraries, offering E-Read Texas in addition to your local collections can help shorten hold times for popular materials, and can offer patrons a wider selection of material.
Can Academic Libraries Participate?
Academic libraries, community colleges, and libraries of clinical medicine are NOT eligible to participate in E-Read Texas.
TSLAC previously provided access to a portion of the E-Read Texas collection that was available on Biblioboard, but that collection is no longer available as of October 1, 2024. Approximately 2,600 titles from that collection are still available to academic libraries that participate in the TexShare program. These titles have been added to the EBSCO eBook platform and should already be available to TexShare libraries.