LibGuides: FCS 5310: Research Methods in Nutrition and Family & Child Development: Library Services

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 Ask Alkek Desk on the main floor of Alkek 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.

Need Help?

Use the Ask Us! service for questions about library resources, research assignments or other information. We offer chat and text, or you can email your question.

You may also Request Research Assistance with a librarian or specialist.

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Request a TexShare card through this request form or sign up at the Checkout Desk on the 3rd floor.

Texshare cards allow you borrowing privileges at many local libraries, including the following participating libraries.
All current Texas State students and employees are eligible.
Cards are valid for 1 long semester.
Materials must be returned to the same library from which they were borrowed.
You are responsible for any charges for lost or damaged materials.
Students that do not return items will have "holds" placed on their records. This will prevent you from registering for classes, obtaining transcripts or grades, etc.
For questions about TexShare contact the Checkout Desk at 512.245.3681 or via email.