TexShare is a state program that allows member libraries to give circulation privileges to the patrons of other member libraries. For example, TSTC students who have a TexShare card are given checkout privileges at any Texas library that is a TexShare member. TexShare cardholders may consult the TexShare website at http://www.texshare.edu/ for a listing of libraries which participate in the Card Program and the specific lending policies of the library you wish to visit.
Only students who live in Texas may apply for a TexShare card. Students living in Texas who are from campuses other than TSTC Waco must apply for a TexShare card at the library on the campus from which the student has registered for distance-learning courses.
TSTC Waco distance-learning students in Texas may request a TexShare card via the Internet if they are not within driving distance of the TSTC Waco campus and are not taking on-campus classes:
- First. Click on TSTC Library Reference link (http://walib.tstc.edu).
- Second. Type in that you are requesting a TexShare card.
- Third. Provide your name, student ID number, and mailing address.
- Fourth. Click on "Submit" to send the information.
- Fifth. After we verify the information, we will mail you the TexShare card.
Students who are within driving distance of the TSTC Waco campus or who are taking on-campus classes in addition to Distance Learning may use the campus library and must apply for a TexShare card between 8 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays at the TSTC Waco Library Circulation Desk. TexShare cards may be used at member libraries when you cannot locate your reference need at the TSTC Waco Library.
When you use the TexShare card to borrow materials from any library, all materials need to be returned by their due dates and all materials must be returned no later than the date indicated on the TexShare card, whichever date comes first. Any charges for late or lost materials will be your responsibility. Any abuse of the TexShare card, such as not paying any charges for late or lost materials, will result in the loss of TexShare card privileges. |
