Gale Presents: National Geographic Virtual Library

Iconic Resources Made Accessible.

Want to go on journey that's always enlightening, often surprising, and unfailingly fascinating? It all starts with National Geographic Virtual Library. Thanks to Gale's partnership with National Geographic, you have access to the complete archive of National Geographic magazine at your fingertips — every page of every issue — along with a cross-searchable collection of National Geographic books, maps, images and videos.

Explore History through a New Lens

This comprehensive collection includes National Geographic Magazine Archive, 1888-2020, National Geographic Magazine Archive, 2021-Current, National Geographic: People, Animals, and the World, and National Geographic Kids.

From its founding in 1888, the National Geographic Society has grown into an organization synonymous with exploration, photography, maps, and rethinking the world as we know it. From the iconic National Geographic magazine to the popular National Geographic Traveler and National Geographic History magazines, there’s simply no substitute for the depth and quality National Geographic Virtual Library will bring to your library.

How to access:

All TexShare databases are available on library computers. To access at home or on your personal devices, request the TexShare password at the library circulation desk with your library card.

National Geographic Virtual Library  can be found on our Research and Resources page.