Our Services

At the ALC, we strive to help libraries meet and exceed their technology and service goals. Through an environment of collaboration and resource sharing, our members provide better services to their communities. We provide a range of ongoing services to meet our libraries’ collective needs. Contact us for more details on how your library can participate.

Integrated Library System

As a member service option, the ALC staff manages and supports a shared integrated library system including reciprocal borrowing of materials allowing patrons of all the libraries to benefit from a vast shared collection of more than 1 million resources.

EBSCO Discovery Service™

We offer libraries in Texas a unique opportunity to subscribe to EBSCO Discovery Service™(EDS) at a discounted price. EDS provides a fast, streamlined search through a single search box, helping users to find and access the highest-quality content for the best-possible research experience. Contact us for more details.

West Texas Digital Archives

The West Texas Digital Archives enables your library to share and access special collections across West Texas, including photos, print materials, audio and visual content, maps, newspapers, and more. Through the Archives, we better preserve special collections while vastly increasing world-wide access to the rich historical content.

Support and Professional Collaboration

We provide technical support and consultation, as well as identify opportunities for professional development, training, and collaboration among members.