ILL - FADS/GRADS - TexShare
- 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: 512.408.3996; Items can be picked up at the main floor Ask Alkek desk.. - Scanning RequestThe University Libraries will scan and deliver chapters and articles from its print resources. Current Texas State students, faculty, and staff are eligible to use this service. We will scan chapters and articles only (max. 50 pages). We cannot scan entire books or journal issues. Limit: 1 request per person per day. Please allow three (3) working days for processing. Library staff will deliver an electronic file via ILLiad or via email.
- TexShareA TexShare card is free for all current Texas State students and employees and provides borrowing privileges at Participating Libraries.
Search for Books & More in the Library:
Use the Library Catalog to search the main collection for print resources, multimedia resources, and ebooks. The Library Catalog also provides location and availability details.
Start Your Research searches can also be limited to books/eBooks by marking the "Catalog Only" option on the left.
Coming Spring 2025, New Start Your Research
Collections of eBooks can also be searched and most are included in Start Your Research.
Multi-disciplinary collections that will be especially helpful include EBSCO eBook Collection and ProQuest eBook Central
Policy Institutes & Think Tanks
A policy institute or think tank conducts research and engages in advocacy around a particular issue, from a stated viewpoint. Many think tanks offer neutral, non-partisan research, but most advocate a particular political ideology or agenda, so you need to scrutinize the organization you use as a source.
CATO Institute is founded on the principle that parents are best suited to make important decisions regarding the care and education of their children.
Center for American Progress is a progressive think-tank dedicated to improving the lives of Americans through ideas and action.
Center on Education Policy is a national, independent advocate for public education and for more effective public schools.
Center for Educational Opportunity is an Arizona based think tank. Broad areas of research include expansion of charter schools, education tax credits and vouchers, and the regulatory climate for alternative and independent schools
KIDS COUNT provides state legislators, public officials and child advocates with the reliable data, policy recommendations and tools needed to advance sound policies that benefit children and families.
Network for Public Education (NPE) is an advocacy group whose mission is to preserve, promote, improve and strengthen public schools for both current and future generations of students.
Policy Archive is a good source for finding materials from various think tanks, including many of the ones mentioned here.
RAND Institute is a non-profit corporation. Research includes K-12 assessment and accountability, school reform, teachers and teaching, higher education, military education and training, worker training, and substance-abuse prevention in schools.