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Sunday10am - 1am
Monday7am - 1am
Tuesday7am - 1am
Wednesday7am - 1am
Thursday7am - 1am
Friday7am - 10pm
SaturdayClosed
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What's New

Galveston Get It For Me Service

Get It For Me (GIFM), a streamlined document delivery service for TAMUG faculty, staff, and students. GIFM allows you to request materials not available in our catalog and have them delivered free of charge, with faster response times and expanded access to libraries nationwide and internationally. To get started, register with your NetID and use the easy-to-navigate platform to submit requests.

Events and Workshops

Upcoming Events

Title: Research Consultation Hours Available
From: From: 11:30am - 2:00pm Friday, April 25, 2025
To: 2:00pm Friday, April 25, 2025
Location: Writing Lab
Library: Galveston
Description:

Book an appointment with Peer Research Consultant Travis Moon via Navigate for assistance with:

Getting Started in Research: Don't know where to begin? Don't panic! Plan ahead, make an appointment, and our consultants will help you start down the path toward productivity.

Finding Research Resources: Our consultants can help guide you toward trustworthy and highly relevant scholarly resources.

Navigating Library Databases: TAMU students have access to 1,262 databases. Research consultants can teach you how to select a database appropriate for your project, and how to navigate the many internal search options.

Organizing Research: Never lose track of a valuable article or other research materials again. Our consultants can teach you how to stay organized and keep your resources focused.

Title: Is It Worth It? Academic Issues with AI
From: From: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Friday, April 25, 2025
To: 2:00pm Friday, April 25, 2025
Presenter: Ashley Crane
Library: Online
Categories: Artificial Intelligence, First Gen, Undergraduate Students, Workshop
Registration: Registration required
Description:

As AI and our understanding of it continues to evolve, how do you determine when it’s worth using in the academic environment? In this discussion-based, undergraduate-focused workshop, you’ll explore some of the issues with using AI in academic coursework including hallucinations, bias, acceptable use, citability, and plagiarism.

AI tools used in this session are freely available or provided through TAMU and/or TAMU Libraries. Tools may vary.

If you need accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to be able to participate in this event, please contact Ashley Crane (ashley.crane@library.tamu.edu) to communicate your needs at least 5 business days prior to allow us to facilitate a reasonable accommodation.

Title: Research Consultation Available Hours
From: From: 12:00pm - 2:00pm Monday, April 28, 2025
To: 2:00pm Monday, April 28, 2025
Location: Writing Lab
Library: Galveston
Description:

Book an appointment with Peer Research Consultant Sydney Cash via Navigate for assistance with:

Getting Started in Research: Don't know where to begin? Don't panic! Plan ahead, make an appointment, and our consultants will help you start down the path toward productivity.

Finding Research Resources: Our consultants can help guide you toward trustworthy and highly relevant scholarly resources.

Navigating Library Databases: TAMU students have access to 1,262 databases. Research consultants can teach you how to select a database appropriate for your project, and how to navigate the many internal search options.

Organizing Research: Never lose track of a valuable article or other research materials again. Our consultants can teach you how to stay organized and keep your resources focused.

Title: Political Science Tutoring
From: From: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Monday, April 28, 2025
To: 3:00pm Monday, April 28, 2025
Location: 108B
Library: Galveston
Categories: Tutoring
Description:

Dr. Haney's tutors will be available to assist students enrolled in POLS courses. 

Title: Research Consultation Walk-In Hours
From: From: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Monday, April 28, 2025
To: 3:00pm Monday, April 28, 2025
Library: Galveston
Description:

Drop in to meet with Peer Research Consultant Travis Moon for assistance with: 

Getting Started in Research: Don't know where to begin? Don't panic! Plan ahead, make an appointment, and our consultants will help you start down the path toward productivity.

Finding Research Resources: Our consultants can help guide you toward trustworthy and highly relevant scholarly resources.

Navigating Library Databases: TAMU students have access to 1,262 databases. Research consultants can teach you how to select a database appropriate for your project, and how to navigate the many internal search options.

Organizing Research: Never lose track of a valuable article or other research materials again. Our consultants can teach you how to stay organized and keep your resources focused.

Drop-In consultations are first come, first serve, available in the Writing Lab.

Website Introduction

Welcome to the new website for the Jack K. Williams Library! The website has a new look and several new features. Watch the video for a short explanation of some of the new functionality.

How did we do? Fill out our feedback form to give us your thoughts on the new website and help us improve your library website experience.

Physical Address

Jack K. Williams Library
Texas A&M University at Galveston
Building #3010
200 Seawolf Parkway
Galveston, TX 77554