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The guide is arranged to help you navigate the library's resources and utilize the services available to you.
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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, 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
Services: Checkout Desk: 245-3681, Library Material Checkout, Reserve, Secured Collection, Laptops, Interlibrary Loan pick up, Lost & Found, Government Document Assistance
Resources: Collections: DVDs, CDs, Equipment, Juvenile Collection, Current Periodicals, Popular Reading, Secured Collection, Language Learning CDs, Models, Kits, Microfilm, Graphic Novels, TCMC Collection (K-12 Textbooks), Government Documents, Games, Toys, Public Computers, Maps
Offices: Research, Instruction, & Outreach Office: 245-6311, askalibrarian@txstate.edu; University Copyright Office: 245-1090
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 3rd floor desk 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 (New galleries now open!)
Library Hours (Fall, Spring Semesters)
| DAYS | HOURS |
| MONDAY-THURSDAY | 7 AM TO 1 AM |
| FRIDAY | 7 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 (library.txstate.edu/hours)
Other Useful Guides
ILL - TexShare
COVID-19 Update: The Interlibrary Loan unit at Texas State has resumed normal operations. However, due to many libraries still being closed and not lending physical items, it may be difficult or slower than usual to obtain some items. Please be patient!
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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 Checkout Desk on the 3rd floor of the Library.
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TexShareA TexShare card is free for all current Texas State students and employees and provides borrowing privileges at participating libraries.