Borrow & Renew
Checkout Services
You can borrow or renew library materials, pick up interlibrary loan items, or access items on reserve from any of our library locations..
Most items in the library catalog that are housed at any university library can be requested to be delivered to the library closest to you for pickup. These items have a “Place a Hold” button displaying in the catalog entry. When you click on that button, you will be prompted to supply your NetID/password (if not already logged in) and a pickup location.
Return your checked out items to the location most convenient to you. Exception: Reserve items must be returned to the reserve locations they were checked out from.
Locations:
- Alkek Library: 2nd Floor Ask Alkek Desk/ 512-245-2686 / email
There are also self-checkout stations located on these floors: 2, 3, 5, 6 - RRC Library: Avery 255 / 512-716-4700 / rrclibrary@txstate.edu
- Schneider Music Library: Music Building, 1st Floor / 512-245-3376 / Mark Blair
- ARC: 512.245.5272 / arcfrontdesk@txstate.edu
Renew Materials
Materials can be renewed online, in person at the library or by phone, 512-245-3681 (Alkek) / 512-716-4700 (RRC) / 512-245-3376 (Music Library).
Check Your Account
Log into MyAccount to view items checked out and their due dates, requested items, outstanding fines, and other library charges.
Borrowing Policy
Find out which materials can be checked out & for how long. Information for undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and visitors.
Non-University Library Users and Alumni
See "Borrowing Policy for Visitors/Non-University Borrowers" section under Borrowing Policy. Specifies which materials may be checked out & for how long.
Requesting Materials / Delivery
Locate here the request forms the University Libraries uses for requesting materials (requesting items in the catalog, recommending a purchase, requesting rush processing, distance student material request, FADS, GrADS article delivery, etc.)
Request a Proxy
As a convenience to faculty members, proxy borrowers (such as student employees, administrative assistants, other departmental staff) may be authorized to check out materials. Please initiate this process by completing this form or at the Checkout Desk. Proxy information must be updated each semester.
Reserve Services
Find or put materials on reserve for a course. Information about print reserves, including important copyright information.
Alkek Library Reserve Services
RRC Library Reserves
Music Library Reserve : email Mark Blair
Interlibrary Loan
Borrow items through Interlibrary Loan. Contact Resource Sharing at libraryloan@txstate.edu or (512) 408-3996.
TexShare Cards / Use of Area Libraries
Report an Item Missing
When a library item is displaying as "available" in the catalog but is not found on the shelf, use this form to report the item missing. Library staff will search for it, and place a hold for you when/if found.
Library Holds
Overdue books or unpaid fines prevent you from registering, and from receiving transcripts or grades.
Lost and Found
Alkek Library: 512.245.2686
RRC Library: 512.716.4700