Amberton University Library Resource Center
LIBRARY USER GUIDE
Amberton’s Library Resource Center contains a variety of materials that explore the resources available to you as you explore your courses and research. This guide is provided to help students locate these materials.
The print resources are available in the Library on Amberton’s main campus in Garland, TX. However if you do not live near this campus, you may want to explore one of the following options:
Interlibrary Loan is commonly available through public libraries all over the United States, as well as through the Amberton Library. These libraries can borrow books and/or acquire photocopies of journal articles that are not a part of their collections. There will usually be no cost to the library user for the load. Go to your local public library and ask for “Interlibrary Loan” at the Information or Reference Desk or call the Amberton Library at 972-279-6511 extension 185.
TexShare Cards are available to Amberton students who reside within the state of Texas. This card can be used to borrow books from many public and academic libraries all over the state. To learn more about this program and to find out if a library near you participates, follow this link:
TexShare Card information & Participating Libraries
You may complete and print an application for a TexShare Card from the link below. Bring the complete application to the Amberton Library for resident verification, and a card will be prepared for you. The same service is available at all participating public and collegiate libraries in Texas.
A TexShare Card provides you with borrowing privileges from almost 500 participating libraries across the state.
If you’re a registered patron of a participating library, you may request a TexShare Card from your home library. You must be a patron in good standing and have demonstrated compliance with your library’s existing borrowing policies. Cards are valid for one year, and renewable.
Please check library websites or contact the library by telephone or email prior to visiting in person in order to determine eligibility. See the guidelines below for general information about the program.
TexShare Cards are provided by your local public or academic library. The Amberton University Library participates in the TexShare Card program. For eligibility requirements, please contact the Library directly at library@amberton.edu or 972-279-6511 x185.
Each library sets its own lending policies for visiting TexShare Card users. Many libraries restrict the type or number of materials that a visiting TexShare Card user may borrow. Others impose a minimum age requirement. Typically, libraries do not permit TexShare Card holders to download ebooks or eAudiobooks. Fines for late returns or lost materials apply to TexShare Card borrowers.
The first time you visit a library to use your TexShare Card, be sure to bring a photo ID, your library card from your home library (or Student ID, if issued), and your TexShare Card. You’ll be asked to complete a registration form in order to activate your borrowing privileges at the lending library.
You have responsibilities as a TexShare Card holder. The reverse sign of the Card has an agreement you must sign and follow.
You should become familiar with the policies and restrictions of any lending library you use, as failure to abide by library policies may result in revocation of your borrowing privileges. If a lending library reports that you have lost books or failed to pay fines, your home library may take appropriate action, including suspension of borrowing privileges at your home library and revocation of your TexShare Card.
Ask the staff at the Amberton University Library for more information.
Please note: A TexShare Card does not provide access to TexShare Databases or other online resources at libraries you visit. Please use the electronic resources available to you at your home library.