Search the Library Catalog
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. To search for literary criticism, use the SUBJECT search and enter the author's name or title.
Browse Books by Subject & Genre
Selected Subjects
- Literature PN45
- Literature Criticism PN 80-99
- Poetry PN 1010-1551
- Drama PN 1600-3307
- Prose, prose fiction PS 147-261
Selected Genres
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: 512.245.4893; Items can be picked up at the main floor Ask Alkek desk.. - Faculty Article Delivery (FADS)Via GrADS and FADS, 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.
- TexShareA TexShare card is free for all current Texas State students and employees and provides borrowing privileges at Participating Libraries.