We’re having a party because we can’t wait any longer to show off the Alkek Library renovations and all the things that can be explored, created and discovered in our updated library. Come by on Thursday, Sept. 2 anytime between 10 am and 6 pm and enjoy our #AlkekParty! We’ll have many things to see …
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“Books are sometimes windows, offering views of worlds that may be real or imagined, familiar or strange. These windows are also sliding glass doors, and readers have only to walk through in imagination to become part of whatever world has been created and recreated by the author. When lighting conditions are just right, however, a …
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Over the past year, we have profiled a number of employees who are vital to the operations of our libraries. And for each of those, there are dozens of other devoted staff members who are just as critical. However, the engine that keeps the train running on a daily basis is fueled by the amazing …
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Access to computer technology and printing on campus is vital to the success of Texas State students and faculty. On the San Marcos campus, most of these resources are managed by a University Libraries team led by “Bobcat Lifer” Matt Greengold. His team, which includes student workers and full-time staff, manages all of the computer …
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Imagine a world where a visit to a graveyard would lead to the discovery of the life stories of its occupants simply by scanning a gravestone with your phone. Each cemetery or remembrance site would provide access to a modern-day archive, documenting each individual’s history in perpetuity. This is the world that immersive technology and …
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The walls of the new first floor lobby of the Alkek Library are adorned with Texas State student projects that demonstrate how technology and creativity align in the new Alkek One areas of the library. Seven student projects were selected among entries to the inaugural competition for art installations to be featured in the Alkek …
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The innerworkings of an academic library require the constant motion of many moving parts to keep things running efficiently. At Texas State, Paivi Rentz works tirelessly behind the scenes to keep many of these gears turning. If you have ever checked out an item or used a library resource, chances are she had a hand …
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The walls of the new first floor lobby of the Alkek Library are adorned with Texas State student projects that demonstrate how technology and creativity align in the new Alkek One areas of the library. Seven student projects were selected among entries to the inaugural competition for art installations to be featured in the Alkek …
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Imagine you have just been hired to manage recording studio spaces and teach people how to create their own audio and video recordings. It’s a cool job, right? Now imagine you start your job just as a pandemic causes on-site services to shut down. Before you even meet your co-workers or the people you will …
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The walls of the new first floor lobby of the Alkek Library are adorned with Texas State student projects that demonstrate how technology and creativity align in the new Alkek One areas of the library. Seven student projects were selected among entries to the inaugural competition for art installations to be featured in the Alkek …
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