

As a participating library in Journal Storage (JSTOR), ProQuest, and TexShare (a state-wide resource sharing program), the Huston-Tillotson community is able to access electronic databases (full-text journal articles included), borrow books directly from other libraries, and request materials through interlibrary loan. The library offers a fully-integrated automated system for students, faculty, and staff access to thousands of bound books, more than 33,000 ebooks in various disciplines, and 250,000 ejournals, as well as access to leading news and opinion magazines.

Jones, President of Tillotson College from 1944-1952. Karl Everett Downs, President of Samuel Huston College from 1943-1948 and Dr.

The Downs-Jones Library was completed in 1960 and named for Dr.
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Overall, the library is now equipped with an elevator, energy-efficient lighting with sensors, new heating and air conditioning units, upgraded windows units, advanced technological enhancements, and a new roof. The lower level also includes media services, a classroom, and additional reading rooms. (AUSTIN, Texas) 3.22.13 - Hundreds gathered for a proud moment in the life of HT’s 138 year history: The reopening of the Downs-Jones Library and Communication Center held on Friday, March 22, 2013.įeatured in the 16,000 square-foot, split-level $2.3 million library renovation are open spaces, study and computer areas, main stacks, the circulation desk, a central master staircase with glass handrails, and the Ram Café on the main level. HT Proud Moments: Downs-Jones Library and Communication Reopening
