Google Books - Discover thousands of book titles here and see if we own them (note: Google Books does not let you read entire books)
Texshare - Check out a book from almost anywhere in Texas with one of these cards. Click for information.
Worldcat Searches thousands of libraries - built-in interlibrary loan request button allows you to get material we don't own.
Log in to ILLiad to make an Interlibrary Loan request
Interlibrary Loan is a Library lending service available to current TxState students and employees. ILL borrows items from other libraries that the Alkek Library does not own.
This service is free to Texas State students, faculty, and staff.
Typical turnaround for a book is 2 weeks. Turnaround time for articles
varies depending on format (hard copy or electronic) but averages 2 to
3 days.
Use the Library Catalog to search for print resources, multimedia resources, and ebooks. The Library Catalog also provides location and availability details. The library catalog is a type of database, so you can use the same search strategies you would use in a database, including "phrase searching," Boolean operators, and truncation.
Search by ~~> Keyword
Broad searches like the "alcohol abuse" search below can be focused by inserting AND followed by an idea that will limit the search, like: "alcohol abuse" AND college
Other searches available in the Catalog include: Journal Title, Call Number, Standard Number ISBN/ISSN, and Reserve by Prof/TA or Course. Use the drop-down menu to choose these search options.
Search by ~~>Subject
Other searches available in the Catalog include: Journal Title, Call Number, Standard Number ISBN/ISSN, and Reserve by Prof/TA or Course. Use the drop-down menu to choose these search options.
Search by ~~> Author
Other searches available in the Catalog include: Journal Title, Call Number, Standard Number ISBN/ISSN, and Reserve by Prof/TA or Course. Use the drop-down menu to choose these search options.
Search by ~~> Title
Other searches available in the Catalog include: Journal Title, Call Number, Standard Number ISBN/ISSN, and Reserve by Prof/TA or Course. Use the drop-down menu to choose these search options.