Albert B. Alkek Library : Texas State University

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Alkek Library has a new exhibit featuring the 1619 Project, a New York Times program by reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones. The New York Times describes the project as a "major initiative ... observing the 400th anniversary of the beginning of American slavery." The exhibit is in support of the new African American Studies minor that began offering courses Fall 2019. Please visit the exhibit on the 3rd floor of Alkek Library; the glass case is located in front of the Checkout Desk. Read the full blog post with links to related resources here.

Therapy Dogs!

The most wonderful time of the year! The puppies are coming to the library! Take a study break and stop by the Alkek Library to play with some awesome canines!

When: December 9th & 10th, 1PM – 3PM
Where: Open Theater (Main Floor) & SLAC (4th Floor)

Services

Checkout Desk

The new Checkout Desk is on the third floor of Alkek Library and is the one-stop spot to borrow any library materials. You can checkout books and materials, headphones, calculators, laptops, anatomical models, DVDs, CDs, language learning disks, PA systems, projectors, reserve and hold items, secured collection items (such as zines), ILL materials, games, kits.

The third floor Checkout Desk is also the place to inquire about Lost & Found Items.

Featured Staff

“Hi, I’m the new Head Circulation Assistant here at Alkek. I oversee the main Checkout Desk, where you can check out any materials here at the library.” -- Devon Birdsong

Learn more about checkout services here!

New Alkek Library READ Poster image with Dr. Erina Duganne

New READ Poster!

Announcing Alkek Library’s new READ poster. Dr. Erina Duganne’s testimonial won the spring Tell Us Your Story competition. Dr. Duganne’s testimonial is a compelling narrative about how the library is an integral part of her mentorship to her students and for her research.

"One of my favorite activities at Alkek Library is to browse the stacks because you never know what resources you will discover while looking for something else."

Read Dr. Duganne's full testimonial on our blog.

Data Scholar Workshops

Become a data scholar this fall with the University Libraries. Take one workshop each in Finding, Using, and Sharing/Archiving Data to be recognized as a "Data Scholar"!

Register for the workshops and learn more here.

screenshot with callouts of More Like This and Browse Bookshelf features in the library catalog

Resource

When you do a keyword search in the library catalog and click on a title, you can use the More Like This feature (circled green in the image) to see similar books.

The Browse Bookshelf feature (circled yellow in the image) lets you virtually browse the shelves, see book covers, as well as see how many times a book, video, or other material has been checked out.

Try the More Like This and Browse Bookshelf features in the Library Catalog here.

Spaces

Study. Collaborate. Work.

Discover the variety of reservable and open spaces Alkek Library has to offer. There are spaces to study, create videos, collaborate, and practice your presentations.

Learn more about all the spaces here.

book cover of The Essential J. Frank Dobie

At The Wittliff

“Texas Needs Brains” was the mantra of J. Frank Dobie, a visionary environmentalist and fighter for intellectual freedom.

Now Dobie’s best writing is collected in a brand-new book: The Essential J. Frank Dobie, with a companion exhibition at the Wittliff.

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TXST Faculty and Staff Authored Books for 2018-2019

NOVEMBER 1, 2019 – JANUARY 6, 2020
2ND FLOOR EXHIBIT CASES

Every year, University Provost has a reception for the Texas State University authors who have published a book in the previous fiscal year. This year’s books were published between September 2018 and August 2019. After the reception, the books are displayed on the 2nd floor of the Alkek Library, before going into the library’s collections. Come see what some of your professors have written this year! See all the books in our Texas State Faculty Author Collection.

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Library Renovations: Alkek 2020 Vision

October 2018 - Spring 2020

The Alkek 2020 Vision is the plan for transforming the Albert B. Alkek Library into a place where the Texas State University community can do research, study, collaborate and also explore, create, discover and innovate. The $14.3 million renovation, which is expected to be complete by early 2020, will include major modifications to the library. Read more about the work that is underway, see renderings of the exciting new feature and spaces being added, find the latest information about where the work and noise will be happening each day, and see an overall timeline for the project on our renovations web page.

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At The Wittliff

TXST Faculty and Staff Authored Books for 2018-2019

Library Renovations: Alkek 2020 Vision

1619 Project

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New Alkek Library READ Poster with Dr. Erina Duganne

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