Texas State University
 
Alkek Library
601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666

Ph: (512) 245.2686
Fax: (512) 245.0392
library@txstate.edu

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Circulation Services

AV Material & Equipment

Audiovisual resources and viewing equipment in the Library. (512) 245-2328.

Book Drops

Places to return library materials.

Bookstack Management

The Circulation Department is responsible for re-shelving books on a daily basis and maintaining neat and orderly bookstacks. (512) 245-3681.

Circulation Desk

Check out books, and most other circulating items, at the main floor Circulation Desk. (512) 245-3681.

Faculty Proxy Borrowing

Designate someone to borrow items for you.

Government Documents

A variety of Federal & State of Texas documents, plus education and geography resources located on the 4th floor. (512) 245-3686.

Interlibrary Loan

Borrow copies of items not owned by the Library, (512) 245-2685.

K-12 Texts & Curriculum Materials (TCMC)

Currently adopted State of Texas K-12 public school textbooks. Located in Government Documents, 4th floor. (512) 245-3686.

Laptop Computers

Check-out Laptops at the Circulation Desk. (512) 245-3681.

Lending Policies

Which materials check-out & for how long. Data for undergraduate students, graduate students, & faculty

Lost and Found

(512) 245-3681

Non-university Library Users

 

Library Holds

Overdue books or unpaid fines prevent you from registering, and from receiving transcripts or grades. Contact Circulation at (512) 245-3681 for more information about Library Holds.

Recreational Reading

A variety of current best seller titles, located on the main floor (2nd floor).

Renew Materials

Materials can be renewed online, in person at the library Circulation Desk or by phone, (512) 245-3681.

Request Checked-out Items

When an item you need is currently checked out, you may request that it to be held for you at Circulation (when it is returned).

Reserve

Paper Reserve, Library 4th floor
Electronic Reserve Call Reserve for more info, (512) 245-3894.

Rush Cataloging Form

You may request rush processing of items which have been ordered, received, or that the catalog indicates is "In process".

Search Form

When an item (such as a book or video) seems to never be on the shelf, or you suspect it is missing, you may use this form to request a search for the item.

TexShare Cards / Use of Area Libraries

For more information, call Circulation Desk at (512) 245-3681.