More Guides of Interest
Globalization is a big topic! Here are some more guides to library resources that will be of interest-
- Common Experience 2012-2013: A Global OdysseyThis guide covers library resources to support the Global Odyssey Common Experience theme
- Government Information ResourcesThe U.S. Government publishes a lot of information in print and online that is global in scope. Take a look at this guide and conuslt with the staff for help
Library Services
Looking for a particular resource that you don't see in this guide anywhere?
Interested in borrowing materials from other libraries or adding to the collections here at Texas State?
You'll find information on these and many other services in our Faculty Library Guide
Interlibrary Loan
- Interlibrary Loan (ILL)ILL is a free lending service available to current Texas State students and employees. ILL borrows items from other libraries that Alkek Library does not own such as journal articles, books, DVDs, CDs—anything you might need for your research.
Use ILLiad, the online Interlibrary Loan request, to order your ILL items. Enter as much information as you know about the item you need, and the ILL staff will try to track it down.
Contact & Pick-up Info: 512.245.4893 or email with additional questions. Items can be picked up at the Ask Alkek Desk on the 2nd floor of the Library.
TexShare
- TexShareA TexShare card is free for all current Texas State students and employees and provides borrowing privileges at 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 Ask Alkek Desk at 512.245.2686
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This guide to library resources has been designed for faculty interested in preparing students for socially responsible global citizenship. The materials provided here are examples of a broad array of resources and services offered by the university library at Texas State.
Finding International Publications on the Internet
Here's an interesting article from the May,2013 issue of College & Research Libraries magazine-
- The Global Research Landscape: Resources for International PublicationsThe resources described in this article can help researchers verify citations and locate physical holdings and open access copies of international publications. An exhaustive inventory of all online finding aids is, of course, impossible. Those listed here represent a core set of general resources, reference services, and search tools that put you well on your way to navigating the global research landscape. Access to all resources described here is free of charge.
TexShare
- TexShareA TexShare card is free for all current Texas State students and employees and provides borrowing privileges at 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 Ask Alkek Desk at 512.245.2686
Interlibrary Loan
- Interlibrary Loan (ILL)ILL is a free lending service available to current Texas State students and employees. ILL borrows items from other libraries that Alkek Library does not own such as journal articles, books, DVDs, CDs—anything you might need for your research.
Use ILLiad, the online Interlibrary Loan request, to order your ILL items. Enter as much information as you know about the item you need, and the ILL staff will try to track it down.
Contact & Pick-up Info: 512.245.4893 or email with additional questions. Items can be picked up at the Ask Alkek Desk on the 2nd floor of the Library.
Research Services
Acknowledgement/Copyright
This Texas State University libguide has been adapated from University of Michigan's Global Libguide Under the terms of the Creative Commons License below
Except where otherwise noted, this work is subject to a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 license.