1. Library Facilities
You have access to two excellent library facilities at Del Mar College. One is the William F. White, Jr. Library, which supports the instructional programs taught on the East Campus; the other is the Howard E. Barth Learning Resources Center, which has materials pertaining to the technical, safety and allied health programs taught on the West Campus.
Holdings
Together, the libraries contain 146,628 print titles; 176,386 print volumes; 1,900 back-file serial titles; 309 current serial titles; 15,385 audiovisual titles; 74,824 e-books, and access to 93 electronic databases and online resources of various types containing 284,778 full text titles. The libraries have 340 Internet-accessible computers available for use.
DMCNet/TexShare Borrowers Card
The library’s discovery service, Beacon, provides online access to Del Mar College’s print and online resources. Staff and students may also request a TexShare library card, which provides direct borrowing privileges at many public and college/university libraries throughout the state, including Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and Coastal Bend College. These library catalogs are also accessible from the Del Mar College Library website.
Student Technology Centers
Computer centers available in both libraries provide access to desktop computers, scanners, printers (including a wide paper plotter), a variety of productivity and instructional support software and the Internet. A valid Del Mar College ID card must be presented when using the Centers. Laptops may be checked out at the Access Services Desk for use within the libraries. Computers are also available to the public for research and accessing the Internet throughout the libraries.
Other Services
Other library services include in-library viewing and listening carrels for all media titles, customized library instruction, reference desk services and on-line library instruction guides (LibGuides).
Borrowing Materials
Library materials may be borrowed upon presentation of a valid Del Mar College ID card. Prompt return of borrowed materials is expected so that other students may use them. You cannot register for the next semester, nor get a transcript, unless all materials are returned and library records are clear.
Website
The library website (http://library.delmar.edu) offers a wide variety of reference resources and training guides for on-campus and off-campus users. Library hours, services available and other library information are posted on the library website.