Welcome!

Albert B. Alkek Library is the most important information resource of the Texas State University community. The mission of the library is to help our patrons succeed by providing high quality library services and information in a variety of formats to support the university's teaching and research programs.

We are open to the public. There are computers for you to use in the library on the main (2nd floor) to access resources such as the library catalog, databases for finding articles, and the web. You can also bring your own laptop in and access the wifi, but databases are only available on library visitor computers.

For more information see the full About the Library page.

Alkek Library is also home to The Wittliff Collections which houses the Southwestern & Mexican Photography Collection as well as the Southwestern Writers Collection, both jewels of central Texas. For information see their Exhibitions & Events page. For information about visiting The Wittliff Collections see their Visit page.

Lending Policies for Visitors

Visitors may borrow books from Alkek Library through the TexShare Library Card Program. Ask your local library for a TexShare card to get started. Another option is to pay a $25 per year fee at the circulation desk for borrowing privileges.

Driving Directions

Albert B. Alkek Library on the campus of Texas State University-San Marcos. is located between Austin and San Antonio along the IH 35 corridor.

• Driving Directions to Alkek Library / Southwestern Writers Collection / Wittliff Gallery
• Campus Map

Parking

• Hourly parking is available 24-7 in the LBJ Student Center Parking Garage [#1 on map below]. See the LBJ Student Center Garage page for PAY RATES.
• The Alkek Parking Garage [#2] has a limited number of free spaces for visitors to the library and the Wittliff Collections. Ask at the guard booth (Talbot Street entrance), which operates 7 a.m. to 5 p. m. Monday-Friday, or look for visitor/Wittliff signs.
• For further visitor parking information, see Texas State Parking Services page on Visitor/Guest Parking

Employment

Please see the Employment page for opportunities at Alkek Library or TxState Job Vacancies for all Texas State job opportunities.

Contact Us

For information about borrowing or renewing library materials and library fines contact Circulation at 512.245.3681 or see Circulation Services

Get research assistance, schedule an appointment with a librarian and more.

• Reference Desk: 512.245.2686
• Contact a reference librarian or use the Ask a Librarian service

Please see the Contact Us page for more information.