Oversize Collection
Don't forget to check the Oversize shelves! Each floor has a section labelled "Oversize" for large books, in call number order. Oversize Art and Photography books are very common!
WorldCat
World Cat
Indexes items owned by libraries throughout the U.S. and parts of the world. Useful if you want to see "what's out there" or if you want to see where you can find an item in another Texas Library.
Search for Books & More in the Library:
- Library CatalogUse the Library Catalog to search the main collection for print resources, multimedia resources, and ebooks. The Catalog also provides location and availability details. Use "Quotation marks" when searching a phrase.
- Start Your ResearchBooks, eBooks, and multimedia can also be searched using Start Your Research by limiting on the left to Library Catalog after a search is run.
- Remote ServicesAs the library services are currently running on a limited basis, we are temporarily offering scanning services for material out of print books (maximum 50 pages, 1 request per day)
Handouts for Finding Books and Browsing Guide
- Library Directory
- Floor information and call number map to find books
- Locating Books by Call Number
- How to find books in the library by call number and call number areas for different subjects for browsing
Below is a browsing map with different areas of inerest highlighted in yellow to use when you are looking for any image realted subject, topic, or medium. Click on the image to download a printable PDF version of it and to see it better. :)
ILL - 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 or email. Items can be picked up at the Ask Alkek Desk on the 2nd floor of the Library.
- TexShareA TexShare card is free for all current Texas State students and employees and provides borrowing privileges at participating libraries.