The Alkek Library Acquisitions Department acquires library materials for the collection. These include books, journals, other serials, media, and electronic resources. Besides collection development, ordering and receiving, the department is responsible for binding and repair of materials, and electronic resource management.

Important Links

Order Request System

Acquisitions Calendar

Collection Development Program

Library Research Grants / Online Resource Grants

JSTOR Withdrawal Project  / JSTOR Withdrawal Project Slides

Acquisitions Contacts:

• Acquisitions: Paivi Rentz, Head Acquisitions Librarian, (512) 245-3009


• Collection Development: Selene Hinojosa, Collection Development Librarian (512) 245-1843


• Book & AV orders: Scott Pope, Monographic Acquisitions Librarian, (512) 245-8737


• Electronic Resources: Stephanie Larrison, Electronic Resources Librarian, (512) 245-8613


• Continuing Resources Liane Taylor, Continuing Resources Librarian, (512) 245-2643


• Bindery: Teresa Crawford, Bindery Assistant, (512) 245-3890