Who may borrow from the libraries?
- Currently enrolled students, faculty, and staff from the following
institutions:
- Del Mar College
- Texas A&M--Corpus Christi
- Texas A&M--Kingsville
- Coastal Bend College
- University of the Incarnate Word
What do I need to check out materials?
A current validated ID from any of the above institutions.
Who may use library resources?
- Anyone may use library resources within the libraries.
- Only the patrons holding valid IDs from the previous listed
institutions may check out materials.
If I don't have an ID where do I get one made.
- ID cards and validation stickers are available at the libraries on both East and West campus starting thirty minutes after opening until thirty minutes before closing. Validation stickers can be issued after 7:30pm only if the student has a copy of his or her account summary showing that the account has been paid.
- IDs Must Be Validated Each Semester.
- The ID POLICY is strictly enforced.
What is the loan period for a book/video?
- Students from the following institutions may check-out books
for two (2) week periods with one (1) renewal.
- Del Mar College
- Coastal Bend College
- Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi
- Texas A&M University--Kingsville
- University of the Incarnate Word
- Del Mar College faculty and APTs have semester check outs
for most materials. All materials must be returned at the end
of the semester.
- Faculty and staff from the above institutions have a two week
check out with one renewal.
**Beginning Spring 2008, DMC students may borrow videos for two day use.
Who may use the Student Technology Center?
The Student Technology Center is available to students currently
enrolled at Del Mar College and the University of the Incarnate
Word. There are a limited number of computers available to the
public.
Do I have to return materials at the same library where I checked them out?
Materials may be returned at either the William F. White, Jr. library on the east campus or the Howard E. Barth library on the west campus.
I am a couple of days late returning a book -- how much
do I owe?
The libraries no longer charge fines for materials returned late.
We ask that you please be conscientious in your borrowing. Overdue
materials will cause a block to your library record.
**Beginning Spring 2008, Videos/DVD's will have a $5.00 per day fine.
If you don't charge fines, what happens when I keep a book
for longer than the check out period?
When library materials become twenty-eight (28) days late a hold
is placed on the patron's library record. Students with holds
on their records will not be allowed to register for the next
semester nor will they be able to obtain transcripts until overdue
materials are returned.
**Beginning Spring 2008, Videos/DVD's will have a $5.00 per day fine.
What happens if I lose a book?
Lost books are your responsibility. If you pay for a lost item
and later find it (within one year), you may return the book along
with your receipt to the library and receive a refund.
My diskette is full--where can I get another?
Formatted blank diskettes and CD-R disks may be purchased for .50 cents at the circulation
desk.
I attend classes on the east campus and I want a book from
the Technical Library. How do I get It? Do I have to go to the Technical
Library?
No, you may ask at the circulation desk at the White Library and
the staff will request the book(s) to be sent to the White Library
for you. Students on the west campus wanting book(s) from the
White Library may make a request for a book at the Technical Library's
circulation desk.
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