Library Links for Finding Artists' Books & Zines
- Artists' Books CollectionSee all the artists' books and zines in the different locations in Alkek and the Archives & Research Center
- ZinesSee all the Zines at Alkek in the different locations. More will be added soon!
- Book Design booksA list of books about book design and making books.
New Art & Communication Design Titles!
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Featured New Title!
Drawings of Mucha : 70 works by Call Number: NC312.C93 M792 1978ISBN: 9780486236728Publication Date: 1978
Useful Reference Books
A Short Guide To Writing About Art by Call Number: N7476 .B37 2015, Ask Alkek Desk - Secured, Floor 2 (4-hr loan)ISBN: 0205708250This best-selling text has guided tens of thousands of art students through the writing process. Students are shown how to analyze pictures (drawings, paintings, photographs), sculptures and architecture, and are prepared with the tools they need to present their ideas through effective writing.
Subject Specific Bibliographies of Resources at Alkek Library
- Fibers Books, Ebooks, and Videos at Alkek LibraryA list of fibers resources at Alkek Library with links to library catalog records.
- Fibers Resources at Alkek LibraryA bibliography of fibers books, current periodicals, and databases for finding articles at Alkek Library. No links to catalog records. Formatted in traditional bibliography style. Published fall 2010 by Tara Spies Smith.
- Printmaking Books and Videos at Alkek LibraryAn Excel sheet with titles, descriptions, and links to catalog records for printmaking books and videos at Alkek Library.
Subject Guide
Juvenile Collection & Texas Textbook Collection
The Juvenile Collection is located on the 6th floor. See the library directory for a map showing its location.
To search for only Juvenile books, you can limit your catalog search to Juvenile Collection in the drop down next to the catalog search box.
The State of Texas adopted Textbook Collection, including K-12, is located in the Government Information Unit on the 4th floor.
The art books are located in the Ns on the 6th floor and in the oversize Ns on the 6th floor as well. See the map below for these areas and other specific areas to find different types of books related to art/images/aesthetics.
Handouts for Finding Books
- Library catalog guide
- How to use the library catalog and locate books in the library by call number.
- Library Directory
- Floor information and call number map to find books
Below is a browsing map with different areas of inerest highlighted in yellow to use when you are looking for any image related subject, topic, or medium. Click the image to download a printable PDF version of it and to see it better. :)
Finding Books, eBooks, and other library materials
Use the Library Catalog to search the main collection for print resources and ebooks. The Library Catalog also provides location and availability details.
| Subject | Call Number |
| Advertising | HF 5801-6182 |
| Aesthetics | BH |
| Architecture | NA |
| Art Encyclopedias | N1-9165 |
| Art General | NX |
| Decorative Arts | NK |
| Drawing & Illustration | NC |
| Graphic Arts & Computer Graphics | TR, NC, Z200 |
| Jewelry Making | TS, TT |
| Music | M |
| Painters & Painting | ND |
| Photography | TR |
| Printmaking | NE |
| Sculpture & Sculptors | NB |
Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
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.