The DMC Library Catalog is your key tool for finding books and audiovisual media within the libraries. It’s organized using the Library of Congress Classification System, which arranges materials by subject. If you're looking for more than just books and media, Beacon is a powerful search tool that lets you search across most of the library’s online resources in one go, streamlining the process.

The libraries also provide computer workstations for student use, including both Windows and Apple systems. You can check out notebook computers for use within the libraries if you need flexibility in your studies. Additionally, the libraries have a variety of scanners and printers for student use, as well as software to support assignments. Scanners can save to flash drives or email, offering convenience for your work.

For research help, Reference Services are available to guide you. Whether in person, by phone, email, or through a 24-hour live chat service, Reference librarians can assist you in navigating library resources and give formal instruction on how to use them effectively.

If you need a quiet space for studying with a group, the libraries offer a variety of study spaces including study rooms by reservation. Priority is generally given to groups of two or more, so if you're planning a solo study session, it's good to keep that in mind.

Finally, the libraries are involved in broader information-sharing and resource access through OCLC, Amigos Library Services, and TexShare consortia, which help expand access to materials beyond just the local collection.

Libraries Mission

The Del Mar College Libraries are dedicated to providing access to learning resources, promoting information literacy, fostering creative thinking and intellectual curiosity, and supporting lifelong learning opportunities for our community. Student learning is our highest priority.

Guiding Principles

• Provide diverse, quality physical and virtual learning resources reflecting various and disparate viewpoints to support the needs of DMC faculty, staff, and students
• Create and maintain quality physical and virtual learning environments which meet the varied needs of college and community learners
• Develop and conduct information literacy sessions for students that will familiarize them with the diversity of our collections and with the information resources they need for study, research and lifelong learning
• Seek, investigate and implement new and innovative ways to provide service and access to resources
• Recruit and maintain sufficient staff qualified, concerned and motivated to serve the needs of students and college personnel

The DMC Libraries support the right of all library users to read, view, and listen to library resources within library policies and guidelines and in accordance with the American Library Association Library Bill of Rights and Freedom to Read Statements.

The White Library, located on the Heritage Campus at Baldwin & Ayers, serves as the central library for Del Mar College (DMC). All library materials are purchased and processed here. Originally built in 1967 as a two-story building, White Library was designed with the capacity to support five floors. Floors 3 to 5 were completed in 1979, though the fifth floor wasn’t made available for public use until 1998. As part of the 2014 Capital Improvement Plan, the library underwent a major renovation, which was completed in Fall 2024.

The library is named after William F. White, Jr. (1916-2017), who served as a DMC regent for 33 years, from 1951 to 1984. The naming of the library was a tribute to his long and dedicated service to the College, following his retirement from the Board of Regents. Born in San Francisco, White was a naval aviator during WWII aboard the USS Bataan. After the war, he moved to Corpus Christi and worked in the insurance field. White was also deeply involved in many community organizations, including Rotary International, the Chamber of Commerce, the Corpus Christi Symphony, the Art Foundation, the Navy League, and Oso Naval Lodge. In addition to his service to DMC, White chose not to seek reelection to the Board of Regents in order to serve on the San Antonio Branch of the Federal Reserve Board. Artwork donated by White and his wife is displayed in the library, further commemorating their contributions to the institution.

The Barth Learning Resources Center (LRC) at the Windward Campus, built in 1988, serves as the campus library and a key resource center, supporting the academic programs offered at the Windward Campus. It houses a variety of materials, including the L. E. Harville Architecture collection, and offers amenities such as a lecture/computer classroom that doubles as a quiet study space.

In 1992, the LRC was named in honor of Dr. Howard E. Barth, a distinguished DMC graduate, orthodontist, and long-serving member of the DMC Board of Regents. Dr. Barth contributed significantly to the college, both as an educator and as a leader, serving as board president from 1988 to 1990. He continued to support DMC after his tenure on the board, serving on the Foundation’s Board of Trustees until his death in 2003. He was posthumously inducted into DMC’s Wall of Honor, and a scholarship was established in his name. Dr. Barth was remembered by Lloyd Neal, the former Mayor of Corpus Christi, as "a champion for those who needed help the most to find educational opportunities."

On October 24, 2002, a devastating tornado outbreak hit Corpus Christi, causing significant damage to the Del Mar College West Campus. Barth LRC suffered severe destruction, including the collapse of an exterior wall, resulting in over $500,000 in damage to the library alone. During the storm, James F. "Buster" Gillis, an Industrial Math instructor, tragically lost his life when the wall fell on him. Fourteen others were injured in the storm. In honor of his sacrifice, a portrait of Mr. Gillis is displayed in the Barth LRC.

Today, the Barth Learning Resources Center stands not only as an academic hub but also as a symbol of resilience and remembrance for those who contributed to the college’s legacy.

In November 2016, Del Mar College District voters approved a $139 million bond referendum for a Capital Improvement Project to support the construction of the Oso Creek Campus. Located on a 96-acre site at Yorktown Boulevard and Rodd Field Road on the southside of Corpus Christi, this new campus marks the first new campus built by Del Mar College in over 60 years.

The Oso Creek Campus Library, which opened in January 2023, is attached to the Main Central Building. The library's resources are specifically chosen to support the academic programs offered at the Oso Creek Campus. It offers a range of features, including student-use computers, collaborative study areas, group study rooms, a quiet study area, and a large library instruction classroom. Additionally, the library is equipped with two A/V Recording Studios and a Mother's Room for convenience and comfort.

On the second floor of the library, you'll find the Stone Writing Center, which provides specialized support for writing and academic success.

DMC ID cards are mandatory for all students, faculty, and staff, granting access to campus services such as library resources (book and laptop checkouts) and other campus facilities.

Where to Obtain a DMC ID Card:

• Schedule an appointment
• Call: (361) 698-1310

• Call: (361) 698-1754

• Schedule an appointment
• Call: (361) 698-1048

ID Card Details:

• First DMC ID Card: Free of charge
• Replacement Cards: $5.00

How to Get Your ID Card:

• Students:

  • Present a picture ID (e.g., driver’s license) that matches your DMC registration information.
  • The name on the ID will match your DMC registration.
  • Obtain a free validation sticker each semester at any DMC campus library.

• Faculty & Staff:

  • Obtain your card (or replacement) from the Campus Security & Safety office.
  • Call (361) 698-1946 for office hours and policies.

Check Out Books

Books are available for checkout at the following locations:

• Heritage Campus: Library Service Desk, 1st floor
• Windward Campus: Barth LRC, Library Service Desk
• Oso Creek Campus: Oso Creek Campus Library, Ask Desk on the 1st or 3rd Floors

To check out books, you will need to present your DMC ID with current semester validation.

getting and returning books from different locations

Books and media may be returned to any Del Mar College library—William F. White, Jr. Library, Barth LRC, or Oso Creek Campus Library—regardless of where they were originally checked out.

• Books can be returned in the designated book drops or at the Library Service Desk.

• Media items (CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays) must be returned directly to the Library Service Desk at any campus location.

DMC students can borrow materials from any campus library. If you're unable to visit a specific location, you can request the item at any Library Service Desk, and it will be delivered to your preferred campus within two business days.

Check Out CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray, Reserve Items

To access Reserve items, visit the Library Service Desk and present your DMC ID with a current semester validation sticker.
Most Reserve materials are for in-library use only.

some Items do not check out

Some materials, like magazines and reference books, are for in-library use only.
High-quality scanners are available to help you copy any information you need.

Items Not available at DMC libraries

Books and articles not available at DMC Libraries may still be available for use.

TEXSHARE CARD

DMC students, faculty, and staff are eligible to use a TexShare Card to visit and borrow materials from over 1,000 participating libraries and branches across Texas, including TAMU-CC and TAMU-Kingsville.

To learn how to get a TexShare borrower’s card, contact the Library Service Desk.

Interlibrary loan (ILL)

Del Mar College Libraries participate in reciprocal borrowing programs known as Interlibrary Loan (ILL) to help share books and articles with other libraries.

Once a request is submitted, library staff begin the process of locating the item from partner libraries locally and worldwide.

Articles from magazines and journals are typically delivered electronically and may arrive within a few days.

Books are sent by courier or mail and may take two weeks or more to arrive.

For more details, visit the Interlibrary Loan Information page.

Requests for the library to buy books and materials

Students, faculty, and staff can request that the library purchase books, media, and other materials. Please note that requests for textbooks are generally not accepted.

You can submit your request by email, by completing the Library Book and Audio/Visual Purchase Recommendation form, or by dropping it off at the Library Research Assistance Desk or Library Service Desk.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please see Circulation Policies, Collection Development Guidelines, and Student Technology Center Policies on the Library Policies page.

24/7 Chat

Get live online help from a librarian 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Ask questions via chat and get answers from professional librarians! To get started, click HERE.

In Person

• Librarians and library staff will be happy to help you during library hours.
• Research Assistance assists with the research process, locating materials, selecting resources and using the electronic resources, and finding the information needed.
• Library Service Desk assists with checking out materials, maintaining the Reserve collection, and reserving rooms for faculty, staff and students.
• Library Tech Help assists with the use of the computers, printers, equipment and software available.

By Phone

• Heritage Campus, Library Research Assistance: (361) 698-1877
• Heritage Campus, Library Service Desk: (361)698-1310
• Heritage Campus, Library Tech Help: (361) 698-1991

• Windward Campus, Barth LRC Research Assistance: (361) 698-1877
• Windward Campus, Barth LRC Service Desk: (361) 698-1754
• Windward Campus, Barth LRC Tech Help: (361) 698-1754

• Oso Creek Campus Library: (361) 698-1048

By Email

Email to refdesk@delmar.edu

Student use Computers / Internet

Computers and printers are available for all DMC students at the following locations:

• Heritage Campus: 1st, 3rd, and 4th floors

• Windward Campus

• Oso Creek Campus: 2nd floor

Laptop computers for in-library use are available for checkout only at the Library Service Desk at the Oso Creek Campus Library.

PRINTING

Del Mar College Libraries provide free printing for all currently enrolled DMC students.

To promote responsible printing and reduce waste, the Libraries use Viking Print as a print management system, encouraging students to print only what is needed for academic use.

Wi-fi / Personal Devices

Students may use their own devices on the DMC wireless network.  Login using WebDMC username and password.

Scanners

The William F. White, Jr. Library, Barth LRC and Oso Creek Campus Library has networked scanners available.  Materials may be scanned to flash drive or email at no charge. Individuals making the scans and printouts / copies assume responsibility for compliance with copyright laws.

Log in using your WebDMC username and password. Off-campus access to library databases and online resources is available exclusively to DMC students, faculty, and staff. Use of these resources is governed by the DMC Computer & Network Resources Statement of Acceptable Use.

To meet licensing agreements, off-campus access must go through the Library website and the official login page. Access is restricted to the Del Mar College community, as required by database vendors.

Note: When bookmarking a database, be sure to copy the link from the Databases A-Z page—not the URL shown in your browser’s address bar.

For help, contact Library Research Assistance at (361) 698-1311 or (361) 698-1877.

Study Rooms

Study rooms can be found at Heritage Campus, White Library, Windward Campus, Barth LRC or at Oso Creek Campus Library. Please note that these rooms muffle normal voice levels, but are not soundproof. Students may request markers for study boards at the Library Service desks.

Study rooms are available by reservation. By requesting a reservation, students agree to the study room rules and policies.

Reserve a study room

• Heritage Campus, White Library
• Windward Campus, Barth LRC
• Oso Creek Campus Library

• Smoking and tobacco use of any kind is not permitted in the libraries.

• Cell phones should be silenced or set to vibrate. Please be considerate of others when using your phone.

• Children must be supervised at all times and may not be left unattended.

• Disruptive behavior is not allowed. Individuals causing a disturbance will be asked to leave.