Category: Try This Out

TXST Datathon 2025

The University Libraries invites students to participate in 2025 TXST Open Datathon 

In celebration of Love Data Week 2025, Texas State University Libraries is excited to host the second annual TXST Open Datathon from Feb. 7-14, 2025! Join us in this global celebration of data, observed each year during the week of Valentine’s Day, and dive into an interactive week dedicated to discovering, applying, and presenting open …

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Texas State celebrates American Archives Month by making research more accessible!

As we near the end of American Archives Month, we have some exciting news and announcements related to archival activities and primary source research at Texas State University. Library archives are extremely valuable to researchers across the globe. They are a vital resource for historians, genealogists, authors, and filmmakers who use them to interpret and …

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New tool to request a library resource!

We are excited to announce a new way of requesting new resources for University Libraries. Our Collections Team has created a new tool, Recommend a Resource, to replace the former purchase suggestion form. The new tool is a single interface form that is easy to fill out. It asks you to provide as much identifying …

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Top 3 Ways Our Peer Research Coaches Can Help You

# 3: Develop Your Research Topic  Our Peer Research Coaches are extensively trained to assist and support students beginning the research process. Is this your first research paper? Maybe feeling overwhelmed? We can help!  #2: Walk-In Support, 7 days a week  Our Peer Research Coaches are here every day, and ready to help. No appointment …

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Research Data Services

Join us for our Research Data Services workshop series!

We are excited to announce the upcoming TXST University Libraries Research Data Services (RDS) Workshop Series designed to enhance your knowledge and skills in data analysis and visualization using a variety of powerful tools. These workshops are ideal for students, faculty, and staff who are eager to explore different methods of managing, analyzing, and visualizing …

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Printing is easy at Texas State!

Hey Bobcats! We’ve made it easier than ever to print the documents you create or need for your classes and to manage your printing account. You simply Send&Print! Here are questions & answers to tell you how it works: Do I have to pay for my printed pages? Students begin each semester with a $25 …

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Lawn Games, August 20 & 22, Noon to 3 pm

Welcome Week Lawn Games at the Library

Welcome First Year Bobcats! We’re bringing the outside to the inside where it is air conditioned and fun! Please join us for our Alkek Lawn Games, a fun way to explore and discover the services and resources in the library while playing games and meeting new people. Here’s the plan: Grab your game map and …

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Programming with R: Join The 2nd Carpentries Workshop

Coming off our highly successful May workshop with The Carpentries, Texas State’s University Libraries (UL) is excited to announce that registration is now open for the second two-day data skills workshop happening in July. Texas State students, faculty, and research staff are invited to participate in this online workshop. Space is limited, so be sure …

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Peer Research Coaching

Introducing Peer Research Coaching at the Alkek Library

Hey Bobcats! The semester is winding down. Are you feeling overwhelmed? We know that schoolwork can cause stress and anxiety, but the library is here to help!  Led by students, created for students, the new Peer Research Coaching program at Alkek Library explores ways for students to learn from each other and work together collaboratively …

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Now is the time to embrace undergraduate research opportunities

Last week’s solar eclipse was a lesson in celestial alignment as the earth, moon, and sun were in perfect alignment in our region for just a few fabulous moments. We are happy to let you know that the cosmos is aligning for you in the research world as well. This week, April 15th – 19th …

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