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Use this guide to help with Alkek Library research.
You'll find information about how to find books, search for articles, and about the many services Alkek has to offer you.
Library Directory
Alkek One
Services: ITAC Help Desk, Print Shop
Spaces: DesignSpace, GeoSpace, Immersion Studio, MakerSpace, YouStar Studios: Video Recording, Audio Recording, Production, Open Computers (behind stairs)
Floor 2
Services: Ask Alkek Desk: 245-2686, Library Material Checkout, Reserve, Secured Collection, Laptops, Interlibrary Loan pick up, Lost & Found, Government Document Assistance, Public Computers, Security Guard
Spaces: Open Computers, Printers, Media Corner, Open Theater, Reservable Collaboration Rooms
Offices: Associate Vice-President, University Librarian, Room 204: 245-2133, Administration Offices 204 & 209
Floor 3
Resources: Collections: DVDs, CDs, Equipment, Juvenile Collection, Current Periodicals, Popular Reading, Language Learning CDs, Models, Kits, Microfilm, Graphic Novels, TCMC Collection (K-12 Textbooks), Government Documents, Games, Toys, Maps
Offices: University Copyright Office, Room 350: 245-1090, Research Data Services Office, 350.
Floor 4
Spaces: Library Instruction (440), Instruction Lab (452), Conference Halls A & B, Lounge with Vending Machines and Microwaves
Resources: Government Documents Collection (Check in at the Ask Us! Desk on the main floor of Alkek Library for assistance.)
Offices: Student Learning Assistance Center (SLAC) Room 411: 245-2515, Veterans Academic Success Center (VASC) Room 404: 245-6192
Floor 5
Spaces: Quiet Study Areas, Nursing Mother's Room (536), individual and group study rooms
Resources: A-J General Collection
Offices: University Archives: UnivArchives@txstate.edu
Floor 6
Spaces: Quiet Study Areas, Computer Lab: 245-2106, Group Study Rooms
Resources: K-Z General Collection
Floor 7
Spaces: Open Study Areas, Individual and group study rooms
Resources: The Wittliff Collections: 245-2313
Library Hours (Fall, Spring Semesters)
| DAYS | HOURS |
| MONDAY-THURSDAY | 7:30 AM TO 1 AM |
| FRIDAY | 7:30 AM TO 8 PM |
| SATURDAY | 10 AM TO 6 PM |
| SUNDAY | 10 AM TO 1 AM |
Library Hours: 245-2187
Hours vary for interim, holidays, finals
