Welcome to Alkek One!
This is where you can find a compilation of all the guides the subject specialists have made for the spaces in Alkek One. Consider this your handy one-stop shop for troubleshooting tips, usage instructions, and getting started guides for the spaces and equipment in YouStar Studios and the MakerSpace.
Welcome to the Alkek One Space and Equipment LibGuide
Quickstart guides, troubleshooting tips, and usage instructions for YouStar Audio Studios hardware and software. More are coming soon!
The usage instructions and tutorial video for YouStar Video Studios.
Usage instructions and documentation for machines in the MakerSpace. Please note that you must get trained on the machines by a staff person first. You can register for trainings here.
- Lookbook of Equipment CheckoutThis is our lookbook of the equipment available for you to checkout from Alkek One! This edition is up to date as of July 13, 2023. Take a peek at our microphones, cameras, and more!
The checkout rules are subject to change. At the time of writing, most equipment has a 2-day checkout (meaning, if it is checked out on Friday, it is due back on Sunday by 12:45am when checkout closes in the library). Please check in with the staff person at the checkout desk when checking out an item.
Alkek One Hours of Operation
Fall semester hours (August 21-December finals)
Monday-Thursday: 7:30am-1am
Friday: 7:30am-8pm
Saturday: 10am-6pm
Sunday: 12pm-1am
Last updated: August 22, 2023
https://www.library.txst.edu/alkek/calendar/alkek-one-hours.html
Fall semester hours (August 21-December finals)
Monday-Thursday: 7:30am-11pm
Friday: 7:30am-8pm
Saturday: 10am-6pm
Sunday: 10am-11pm
No new projects may begin after half an hour before closing.
Last updated: August 22, 2023
https://www.library.txst.edu/alkek/calendar/alkek-one-hours.html
Fall semester hours (August 21-December finals)
Monday-Thursday: 7:30am-11pm
Friday: 7:30am-8pm
Saturday: 10am-6pm
Sunday: 10am-11pm
Last updated: August 22, 2023
https://www.library.txst.edu/alkek/calendar/alkek-one-hours.html
Fall semester hours (August 21-December finals)
Monday-Friday: 8am-8pm
Saturday-Sunday: closed
Last updated: August 22, 2023
https://www.library.txst.edu/alkek/calendar/alkek-one-hours.html
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Updates
New: Leather Sewing Machine!
Interested in sewing leather to make custom shoes, belts, purses, cosplay pieces, or anything else you can dream? Sign up for training on the new leather sewing machine now available in the Alkek One MakerSpace!
Sign up for Micro-credentials!
Every semester, Alkek One offers a variety of micro-credential workshops that take place over several days and leave you equipped with a new skill to boost your resume. Learn how to make a virtual world in Unity, or write and record a podcast, or take your idea from design to fabrication with tools in the MakerSpace!