Books
Books ("monographs") have an important place in research.
Books record history on concepts, provide broad overviews on big topics, give thorough introductions to a new field, and provide opportunities to pull together the major works on a subject.
When should you use a book in your research?
- Are you providing a thorough review of something?
- Do you need to know the most important information on a topic?
- Do you need a lot of information in a short amount of time?
Check-out Periods & Renewals
Number of Items Allowed: All Texas State University borrowers are allowed to check out a maximum of 100 items. Within that limit only 4 audio/visual materials, such as DVDs and CDs, may be borrowed at any one time.
Graduate Students have a 6 month checkout period with 2 renewals. Renewals can be done online or in person at the Circulation/Reserves Desk.
Renewals can be done online using 
or in person at the 3rd floor Checkout Desk at Alkek Library. Call 512.245.3681 to renew by phone.