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Faculty Services and Resources

This guide is designed to give an overview of the services and resources that the library provides to faculty.

Collection Development

 

 

If the library does not have the information source you are looking for, you can make a recommendation by completing the form below or sending relevant information to asklibrary@tstc.edu.

 

The more information you provide, the quicker your request can be fulfilled.   Requests will be placed in a queue to be checked and ordered as soon as possible.

You will be notified if there are any problems in obtaining the requested material. If the material is purchased, you receive an access link via email as soon as it is available.

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Library Ordering Calendar

The fiscal year begins Sept 1 and ends Aug 31. At the beginning of the fiscal year, library allocations are distributed among various local accounts statewide.

  • Sept 1
    TSTC Faculty/Staff Library Order funds begin
  • July 1
    Last day Acquisitions will accept ebook requests from Faculty/Staff for current fiscal year.

Once Faculty/Staff orders are fully encumbered, orders submitted after this date will be applied to the next fiscal year beginning Sept 1. Library funds that are not encumbered by April 1 may be transferred to the general fund.

Library Liaisons

Your department may benefit by an assigned librarian to act as a library liaisons.

Each librarian is assigned as a liaison to a department/unit and is the primary contact for department/unit faculty for any questions regarding library collections and resources, instructional support, and reference services. The responsibilities of the library liaison include:

  • Communicate with department rep regarding new resources, services, or other library changes or academic support.
  • Collaborate with department rep to build and sustain a collection appropriate for the department’s curricular and research needs.
  • Choose library materials by seeking out, evaluating, and reviewing materials for purchase in specified disciplines.
  • Work with department rep on special projects, such as collection assessment, accreditation report support, or a large purchase decision.
  • Remind department rep of deadlines for ordering.