About the Library Learning Center

Our Mission:

The TSU Library Learning Center empowers scholars by providing access to robust collections, qualified staff and innovative work spaces that advance teaching and learning and stimulate scholarship, community engagement, intellectual inquiry and civic discourse. Reviewed Spring, 2019.

Distance Learning Services:

The TSU Library Learning Center adheres to ACRL Standards for Distance Learning Library Services and provides resources and services to meet the research needs of the distance learning community. Distance learning students have access to appropriate library resources.

Information Literacy Statement:

The TSU Library Learning Center supports the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education. Information Literacy skills are an essential part of our library instruction program. Elements of the framework for information literacy are infused into all library lectures, guides, and tutorials.

Disability Services:

The TSU Library Learning Center supports guidelines set forth by Texas Southern University’s Student Accessibility Services Office (SASO).  Students with documented disabilities should coordinate services through that office and notify library staff when assistance is needed.

Direction to the Library:

Find accurate driving directions to Texas Southern University (TSU) and plan your route effortlessly. The Library Learning Center is on the block 202 LLC on the campus map (printable pdf) near the East Garage on Sampson Street.

Driving to TSU Library with Google Map --

Heading east on I-10:
Take 45 south. Follow the directions for I-45 south.

Heading west on I-10:
Take 59 south. Follow the directions for 59 south.

Heading north on 59:
Take 288 and the Southmore exit. Turn left on Southmore. Pass the Dowling and White Oak lights. Turn left at Ennis (the stop sign). Pass the Blodgett light. TSU is on the right.

Heading south on 59:
Take the I-45 south exit and change lanes to exit the freeway. Follow the directions for I-45 south.

Heading south on I-45:
Take the Scott St. exit. Turn right on Scott. Pass the McGowen, Elgin, and Holman lights. Turn right at Cleburne (Shipley's/Burger King). TSU is on the left.

Heading north on I-45:
Take the Scott St. exit. Turn left on Scott. Pass the McGowen, Elgin, and Holman lights. Turn right at Cleburne (Shipley's/Burger King). TSU is on the left.

Heading north on 288:
Take the Southmore exit. Turn right on Southmore. Pass the Dowling and White Oak lights. Turn left at Ennis (the stop sign). Pass the Blodgett light. TSU is on the right.

Parking permits can be obtained from the public safety office on the second floor of the General Services building, located at the corner of Blodgett and Tierwester.