The library has many streaming video databases including educational videos, films, and performance videos.
Visit the Streaming Databases for the complete list. Listed below are selected streaming databases useful for film studies and criticism.
If you are looking for films, you can search the Library Catalog by the movie title, by director, or by main actor(s).
Search by title or author, or enter the keyword "playscript" Media content (videos, cassettes, DVDs, and CDs) at Alkek can be found on the 3rd floor. We also have equipment (like VHS cassette and DVD players). Ask the 2nd floor checkout desk about checking out equipment.
The library has items from the Criterion Collection. Click here for a listing of all Criterion Collection content in Alkek, or type in "criterion collection" as a keyword search.
There are 317 films from the Critierion Collection available in streaming video from Kanopy.
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.
Log in to ILLiad to make an Interlibrary Loan request
This service is free to Texas State students, faculty, and staff.
Typical turnaround for a book is 2 weeks.