We're here to help!
If you need help with research or have questions about finding articles and/or journals, use the Ask a Librarian service:
- Chat
- Text
- Call Us at 512-245-2686
- Visit the 2nd floor Ask Alkek Desk
Individual research consultations with librarians are also available if you'd like to meet one-on-one to get more in depth help with your research. Schedule an appointment here today!
ILL - FADS/GrADS - TexShare
- Interlibrary Loan (ILL)ILL is a free library lending service available to current TxState students and employees. ILL borrows items from other libraries that the Alkek Library does not own. Use ILLIAD, the online interlibrary loan request system, to order your ILL items. Typical turnaround for a book is 1-2 weeks and must be picked up at and returned to the library. Articles are sent to requestors via email.
Contact & Pick-up Info: 512.245.4893; Items can be picked up at the Ask Alkek Desk on the main floor of Alkek Library. - Graduate Student Article Delivery (GrADS)Via FADS and GrADS, Alkek Library delivers electronic copies of articles or book chapters (choose *article request* and put in page numbers) from our print journal collection right to your desktop or mobile device.
- TexShareA TexShare card is free for all current Texas State students and employees and provides borrowing privileges at Participating Libraries.
