Viking's Guide to Del Mar College Libraries

Library Locations

Heritage Campus

William F. White, Jr. Library
(361) 698-1310

The William F. White, Jr. Library is Del Mar College's central library on the Heritage Campus, providing library services and resources to support students, faculty, and staff. All materials are purchased and processed here.

Windward Campus

Barth Learning Resources Center
(361) 698-1754

Barth Learning Resources Center is the library located on the Windward Campus. This library houses materials specially selected to support programs offered at the Windward Campus plus much more!

Oso Creek Campus

Library
(361) 698-1048

The Oso Creek Campus Library is open to all students. The library houses materials specially selected to support the programs offered at the Oso Creek Campus.

 

Student ID Cards

Del Mar College student IDs and program badges are available at any library location during regular library hours. A valid photo ID is required to obtain a student ID.

Program badges are issued once a student has been accepted into their program.

To better serve you, students are encouraged to obtain their badge at the library location on the campus where they take their program classes.

Semester stickers are also available at any library location upon verification of current enrollment.

 

Book a Study Room / Study Zone Info

DMC Libraries provide a variety of study spaces to support different learning styles and study preferences, including silent, quiet, social, and group study areas. Each study zone is identified by a designated color. Study rooms are available by reservation only at all three library locations.

Book A Study Room / Learn more about Library Zones

 

Research Assistance

Librarians can help you search for credible sources in our many databases and even show you how to get citations for these sources. If you would like to meet with a librarian, here are some of the options available to you.

• In-Person
• Phone: (361) 698-1311 or (361) 698-1877
• Email: refdesk@delmar.edu
• Chat

 

Textbooks: Course Reserve

Reserve textbooks are available for in-library use at the William F. White, Jr. Library on the Heritage Campus, the Barth Learning Resources Center on the Windward Campus, and the Oso Creek Campus Library. These materials may be checked out for a two-hour loan period.

Contact us to check if your textbook is available or for more information.

• Heritage Campus (White Library)

(361) 698-1310

• Windward Campus (Barth LRC)

(361) 698-1754

• Oso Creek Campus Library

(361) 698-1048

 

Library Hours

View Library Hours for all locations

Note: Library hours are subject to change and are different during the interim semesters.

 

Student Use Computers

Student-use computers are available at all DMC library locations during regular library hours. A valid DMC login is required to access the computers.

 

Viking Print

DMC Libraries offer free printing to all currently enrolled Del Mar College students. To encourage responsible printing and reduce waste, the libraries use Viking Print, a print management system.

Request a refill / Learn more about Viking Print

 

Online Resources

• Valdar's Discovery
• A-Z Databases
• LibGuides - Librarian-created online guides to information on a variety of subjects & topics
• Libby

*For off-campus access, log in using your DMC credentials.

 

Dual Enrollment & Online Students

Distance Education: Library Services

Resources and services specifically designed for Dual Enrollment and Distance Learners.

Students can find information on:

• Accessing library materials from off campus
• Requesting books and articles through Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
• Using online research resources
• Connecting with library support services

These resources help ensure students have access to the tools they need for academic success, regardless of where they are learning.

View the Distance Education: Library Services Page