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InterLibrary Loan

Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a
Library lending service available
to current TxState students
and employees. ILL borrows
items from other libraries that
the Alkek Library does not own. Use ILLIAD, the online
interlibrary loan request system,
to order your ILL items.

It is free to use this service.
Typical turnaround for a
book is 1-2 weeks. If articles
are found in electronic
format,requests can be sent
to you via email.

Contact & Pick-up Info:

Items can be picked up at the Circulation Desk on the 2nd
floor of the Library.

Please call 512.245.4893 or
email with additional
questions.

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Ref Works

Refworks is web-based bibliographic software that enables you to:

Organize your research
Include citations while you write your paper
Build a bibliography in a variety of formats
Import references from many data sources
Create bibliographies in different document formats (Word, RTF, HTML, etc.)

Hint: if you are in a database and there's an option to "export to bibliographic manager" - that's Refworks

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Quick Guide to Alkek Floors

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Research Timesavers

Here are some quick non-search tricks to help you research more efficiently.

Use the personalization features offered by databases. Registering for an account on a database unlocks many useful features like search alerts.
Many databases can save your search as a link or an RSS feed. You can bookmark where you were to refer back to a search, or use a feed reader like Google Reader to receive updates.
Use the multiple databases searching feature, if the database you are using has one. This allows you to search multiple databases from a given company.
Does it have an app? Many databases either have a mobile interface or an app to enable searching from a smartphone.
Use Refworks (or another citation manager) to generate bibliographies and in-line citations.

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TexShare

Request a card online through this TexShare Card request form or sign up in person at the Circulation Desk.

Texshare cards allow you borrowing privileges at many local libraries, including the following participating libraries.
All current students and employees are eligible.
Cards are valid for an entire 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" attached to their records that prevent you from registering for classes, obtain transcripts or grades, etc.
For questions about TexShare contact the Circulation desk at 512.245.3681 or via email