First Year Research Librarian
601 University Drive, San Marcos, TX, 78666
Using the US 1100 LibGuide and Library Tour Options
How to Use this Guide in your Teaching:
- Instructors and students are encouraged to reference the guide as a tool for US 1100-specific assignments:
- Career Exploration curriculum
- Common Experience 2023
- Instructions on adding the University Seminar 1100 Libguide (research guide) to your Canvas Course are available at: itac.txst.edu/support/canvas/faculty-staff/lti/lib-guides.html.
Tour Options
Alkek Library offers both physical in-person tours of the library as well as a digital alternative. No matter which tour you choose, students enrolled in University Seminar (US 1100) will be engaged in the theme "a library of possibilities" and learn about library resources, services, and help.
Tech Help: ITAC
The IT Assistance Center, ITAC, is your one-stop shop for technology needs and questions. Get help via chat or phone or visit ITAC's Help Desk on Alkek Library's first floor.
Library Services for Instructors
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Librarians create customized course guides for your students that are tailored to your class. We also have course reserve services available. |
Open Education prioritizes quality course practices and materials that center student success and bridge gaps in access, equity, and representation. |
We offer various services and tools to support your instruction across disciplines and levels. We can help you in person or through our online content. |
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How and Why to Use Open Educational Resources (OER)
Open educational resources (OERs) are freely accessible, openly licensed text, media, and other digital assets useful for teaching, learning, assessing, and research purposes.
At Texas State, courses that have Open Educational Resources will have one of the following attributes on the course listing in the schedule of classes:
- Open Educational Resources (OERS) – No textbook or learning material costs
- Affordable Learning Materials Cost Courses (ALMS) – required course materials are available for $50 or less, including printing costs.
- Inclusive Access/Digital Direct Access Courses (DDAC) – includes the cost of your digital learning materials as an additional course charge on your tuition statement.