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Feature stories for library patrons

The puzzlemaster can help you find library resources, even if they are not in our libraries’ collections

What do you do when the perfect book, article or other resource that you need for your research is not available at a Texas State University library? You make an InterLibrary Loan request. Most often the item you need can be found at another library somewhere in the country or even beyond and can be …

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Devon Birdsong

This Birdsong is more than just another smooth-throated voice

Patrons who spend time in the Alkek Library may recognize his voice, even if they don’t recognize Devon Birdsong’s face. Since the pandemic began, Birdsong is often the one asking patrons to do their part by following COVID-19 safety measures over the library’s public address system. Birdsong is the head assistant at the Checkout desk …

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Jason Crouch in a Rolling Stones t-shirt

Outstanding service is what you get from “the t-shirt guy”

You might say he is the face of the Alkek Library. Many students recognize him as the guy from the new student orientation video or the one they often see behind the Ask Alkek desk, but there are many layers to Jason Crouch that go beyond the friendly face and DJ voice. Crouch is a …

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Calling all creatives! Help us fill Alkek One walls with artwork

Alkek One invites students or student teams to submit art to display on the new first-floor lobby of the Alkek Library What: Your project can take the form of any medium such as: photography, video, animation, graphic, sculpture, 3D printed object, etc. Use your imagination! Artwork should represent Texas State’s current Common Experience theme of …

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COVID-19: Archive Your Experience

The COVID-19 pandemic is history happening now and your experiences are important to telling this story. The Texas State University Libraries and University Archives are collecting stories that show how our students, faculty, staff and community neighbors have experienced and documented the events as they unfold. We want to hear from you! Please consider uploading …

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Round Rock Library takes steps to protect safety of patrons and staff

The RRC Library has incorporated various measures to ensure the safety of students, faculty and staff when they visit the library. First and foremost, 100 percent of patrons visiting the RRC Library have been wearing a facemask following guidelines established by the university. Thank you for helping us, help you! Efforts have been made in …

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New Designated Eating Zone

New expanded fourth floor lounge is the place to take food and drink breaks

Beginning Monday, Oct. 19, the Alkek Library’s fourth floor lounge will cover an expanded area and become the library’s designated eating and drinking zone. The larger lounge area offers patrons a space where they can take a break and eat or drink without masks while seated. As with all campus dining areas, users of the …

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Library uses high-tech tool to sanitize materials for checkout

The Alkek Library staff is using a variety of tactics to keep library patrons and staff safe as they provide services and resources this fall. In order to continue to make books, research materials and equipment available for checkout, these returned items are quarantined and then sanitized before they are returned to circulation. Library staff …

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October 5th is deadline to register for November election! Are you registered?

This is a major election year, and the University Libraries want to empower you with knowledge on registering to vote. You must be registered by October 5, 2020 in order to participate in the November Presidential Election.  Are you already registered? Check here to find out if you’re already registered, and where: https://teamrv-mvp.sos.texas.gov/MVP/mvp.do If you are …

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Giant spider added through augmented reality

Alkek One makes new and emerging technology available to Texas State community

What is Alkek One? Alkek One is a hub of technology-focused spaces located on the first floor of the Alkek Library at Texas State University. Our spaces feature a variety of technology that centers on maker culture, immersive reality, time-based media, geographic information systems, and digital design. At the core of Alkek One is a …

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