Additional Services

OAL Computers and Printing

Visitors to the libraries can print and copy materials several ways.

For students who have Open Access Lab (OAL) accounts, printing from online sources can be charged directly to their OAL printing account which is part of their student fees. OAL computers are located throughout Evans, the Annex complex and print jobs can be picked up at the Annex Circulation Desk. Students can access OAL accounts at the Medical Sciences (MSL), Policy Sciences & Economics Library (PSEL) and West Campus (WCL) Libraries. OAL printers are located at Evans, PSEL and the West Campus Open Access Lab (located in the West Campus Libraries).

Non-student visitors can access online printing at the Evans Library for a nominal charge. Copy cards (see below) can be purchased for a nominal amount. Visitor online printing access is also available at the West Campus and Medical Science Libraries. 

Questions about printing can be directed to the Evans Check out desk (979) 845-3731 of Reference Department (979) 845-5741 

Copying: 

Copiers are available in all library facilities. Most use copy cards, but machines using coins are also available. 

Coin copiers are located in the Annex Copy Room. Evans coin copiers are located in the Course Reserve and Current Periodicals and Reference departments. Machines using copy cards are located in these areas as well as throughout the stack areas of each building. 

Copy Cards: 

Copy cards may be purchased using cash or credit cards (for credit cards, purchases must be in $5, $10 and $20 increments). There is a nominal charge for the card itself and the copy cards can be recharged with additional funds using the card dispensers. Card dispensers in Evans are located in the Course Reserve and Current Periodicals and Reference departments. Card dispensers are also located in the Annex copy room. 

Change Machines:

A bill changer for bill to bill conversion is available in the Reference area of Evans.

Typewriters in Evans Library

Available in small rooms at the back in Course Reserves & Current Periodicals (2nd floor Evans Library [link])Available for use by any patron. No checkout necessary.
All typewriters have correction tape and spell check features.
There are typewriters in WCL and MSL.

Microform Readers, Scanners & Printers in Evans Library

Available in the Course Reserves & Current Periodicals on the 2nd floor of the Evans Library.
Readers attached to computers, will allow patrons to scan microform materials and edit to improve quality. 
A text magnifier is available that will magnify, scan and save/print opaque formats including microprint or regular textual materials.
Digitized files can be saved to CD-ROM or flash drive at no cost or printed on the networked printer for 10 cents per page.

Library Staff is available for help in locating materials or using the readers.

Laptops for Checkout in Evans Library and the Annex

Wireless-enabled Dell laptops can be checked-out for use within the Evans Library and Library Annex facilities.
They may be checked-out at the Evans or Annex check-out desks by TAMU instructors, students and staff for 4-hours, and cannot be renewed.

For more information, please contact the Circulation Department on the 1st floor of Sterling C. Evans Library or call 979-845-3731.

For library patrons wishing to use their personal laptops, the Libraries also provide both wired and wireless access to the campus network.

Lost and Found

The library is not responsible for lost or abandoned items. Library users are encouraged to keep belongings with them at all times. As a courtesy, a "lost and found" drop service is provided at the check out desks in the Evans and West Campus Libraries. Identification may be requested when claiming lost and found items. Lost and found items are kept in Circulation for a maximum of 1 week and are then sent to the MSC Lost and Found.