LibGuides: Communication Studies: Books

Handouts for Finding Books

Search the library catalog for print resources, ebooks, movies, and more!

TIPS:

Use "Quotes" for Keyword phrase searching
Click on the title to see subject headings (if you're having trouble with keywords)

Other Catalogs:

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.

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; Items can be picked up at the Checkout Desk on the 3rd floor of the Library.
Faculty Article Delivery (FADS)
Graduate Student Article Delivery (GrADS)
Via FADS and GrADS, Alkek Library delivers electronic copies of articles or book chapters (choose *article request* and put in page numbers) from our print journal collection right to your desktop or mobile device.

TexShare
A TexShare card is free for all current Texas State students and employees and provides borrowing privileges at Participating Libraries.