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Library 101 - Your Guide to Library Resources

Books & Periodicals

Where in the world can I locate books in the library?

Hard copies of books are shelved at each of the locations below. Books are also available in electronic format through the library databases. One popular electronic book database is netLibrary, accessible from the Databases A-Z link on the UTSA Library Home Page.

Take a peek at the library maps to view book locations.

JPL Stacks A - Z (3rd Floor)
Books shelved by subject
Circulating collection

JPL Stacks, Folio (3rd Floor)
Books shelved by subject
Circulating collection
Oversized collection

JPL Reference & JPL Reference Folio Stacks (2nd Floor)
Non-circulating collection

Where in the world can I locate periodicals in the library?

Periodical hard copies of both current and back issues are shelved at each of the locations below. Remember, periodicals do not circulate. Take one more peek at the library maps to view periodical locations. When searching for a specific periodical title, you can also check for electronic copies using E-Journal Locator. For a particular topic, you can also search for citations and full text in UTSA subscription databases. Databases are accessible from Databases A-Z, Subject Guides, or Databases by Subject from the UTSA Library Home Page.

Current Periodicals (2nd Floor)
Periodicals Room

Microfilm/Microfiche (2nd Floor)
Periodicals/Microforms Room

JPL Stacks (3rd Floor)
Non-circulating

JPL Folio Stacks (3rd Floor)
Non-circulating