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Barth Learning Resources Center - West Campus
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Del Mar College- Center for Economic Development
TexShare Card Program
Library of Congress Classification System

LIBRARY MISSION STATEMENT

The Del Mar College Library System, an integral part of Del Mar College, is dedicated to providing access to those learning resources which embrace educational opportunities for all persons, regardless of race, sex, religion, national origin, or disability.

Specifically, the library has the following purposes:

• To  assist the College in carrying out its mission by providing supplemental learning resources;
• To assist faculty members by providing media to support classroom and college activities;
• To provide access to computer technology for instructional support and independent research;
• To support the occupational, academic, and pre-professional programs of the College by providing print and non-print resources pertinent to each area of instruction;
• To supplement the instructional program by training students to evaluate and use various library resources both through formalized bibliographic instruction and through point-of-use instruction;
• To provide an environment which encourages lifelong learning in occupational and vocational interests and in personal enrichment.

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LIBRARY HOURS

Library hours are abbreviated during non-enrollment periods.

SPECIAL HOURS
Hours for both libraries are subject to change during non-enrollment periods.

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DEPARTMENT OF LEARNING RESOURCES STAFF

Director of Learning Resources
Christine Tetzlaff-Belhasen 698-1307
Bruce Markley, Administrative Assistant 698-1308

Access Services
(Vacant Position) , Service Head 698-1932
Access Services Desk 698-1310
AV Center, Circulation 698-1309, 698-1640
Interlibrary Loan 698-2136
Student Technology Center 698-1991
TDD / Voice (Telephone Device for the Deaf) 698-1174

Automation Services
Merry Bortz, Service Head 698-1951
Automation Office 698-1951
Computer Help Line 698-1969

Reference Services
Noe Guerra, Service Head 698-1931
Alan Berecka, Reference Librarian 698-1933
David Martin, Reference Librarian 698-1311
Reference Desk 698-1311

Technical Services
Susan Harvey, Service Head 698-1183
Acquisitions 698-1968
Cataloging 698-1306
Periodicals 698-1967

Barth Learning Resources Center
Lisa Muilenburg, Branch Librarian 698-1742
Branch Clerk 698-1753
Circulation Desk 698-1954
Reference Desk 698-1877

Fax
William F. White, Jr. Library (General) (361) 698-1182
Library Office (361) 698-1949
Technical Library -- West Campus (361) 698-1795

Library Web Site --- http://library.delmar.edu

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COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT/MATERIALS SELECTION POLICY

Basic Purpose and Process: In support of the library's mission, library staff, working with instructional faculty, are responsible for selecting library resources in the appropriate subject fields and in the most useful formats-print, non-print, electronic, etc. Library staff members budget, order and process all library materials. The library notifies department and program administrators of funds allocated to their areas. Program administrators and faculty submit recommendations for library purchases. Librarians make additional recommendations for the program areas they oversee and for the reference collection.

Priorities in Resource Orders: In order to maximize the budget for library resources, titles or ordered in a cost-effective manner. Library resources are selected according to the following priorities.

• Materials which directly meet student curricular needs, including required reading, viewing, or listening; collateral reading, viewing or listening; and material to support student papers and reports, including those reference and bibliographical works which will facilitate finding and using these materials.
  
  
• Materials which are needed for faculty preparation of class instruction.

• Materials which round out the collection, permitting as much latitude as possible for students pursuing course-related inquiries on both current and historical subjects.
  
  
• Materials for faculty development.
  
  
• Representative works of high caliber which might arouse intellectual curiosity, counteract parochialism, help to develop critical thinking and cultural appreciation, and stimulate use of resources for continuing education and personal development.
  
  
• Leisure reading/viewing materials which are of literary/artistic merit or interest.
  

Gifts to the library: The library will accept gifts in a variety of formats. Gifts must come with no conditions attached to their acceptance, and they must comply with the same standards used in the selection of purchased library resources.

Weeding of library collection: In order to keep the library collection vital, there must be ongoing assessment of materials to insure their continued value. Materials no longer meeting priorities for selection will be considered for withdrawal. Other items meriting discard are unnecessary duplicate titles, superseded editions, and damaged resources. Librarians and other designated library staff members, assisted by instructional faculty, are responsible for systematically evaluating all of the library's resources.

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PERIODICALS COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT POLICY

• Is the periodical indexed in a index currently owned by the library?
  
  
• Does the periodical support study of a particular subject in the Del Mar curriculum or does it provide appropriate material for students to use as research for writing papers for class?
  
  
• Is the periodical written at a level appropriate to Del Mar students?
  
  
• Is the pertinence of the periodical title to a community college curriculum supported by documentation from a subject-specific authority?
  
  
• Is the periodical in a format which can be accommodated by the Del Mar libraries?
  
  

Elimination of periodical titles from the library collections may sometimes be necessary. Such eliminations may be based on many factors including consideration of the following:

• Has the focus or level of the periodical changed since its original purchase to the extent the title is no longer appropriate to the libraries and/or curriculum? Has the program originally requesting the title disbanded or changed emphasis?
  
  
• Has the cost of the periodical become prohibitively expensive?
  
  
• Is the periodical being used very little or not at all, based on library use statistics?
  
  
• Is the periodical available elsewhere in the community or in an alternative format already in the library?
  
  
• Is the physical maintenance of the periodical more problematic than its value to the curriculum it supports?
  
  
• Has the publisher ceased to publish the title?
  
  
• Does the department initially requesting the title no longer see the value of the title to the library collection?

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THE LIBRARIES

William F. White Jr. Library

The White Library, East Campus, is the central library for the College. All library materials are purchased and processed here. The library provides delivery of equipment and software to classrooms. It has viewing and listening stations and typewriters available to students for in-library use. The Student Technology Center contains computer workstations, various computer peripherals, Internet access and a variety of software in a networked environment. Reference services include traditional reference desk assistance, formal library instruction, and access to an automated network of reference resources and the Internet. Small group study rooms are available on a first come, first served basis on the second, third, and fifth floors. Generally, groups of two (2) or more have priority in the study rooms. There are several classrooms/ meeting rooms, some equipped with computers, which may be reserved for use by instructors. Notebook computers can be checked out at the Access Services desk for use within the library.

The Howard E. Barth Learning Resources Center contains books, periodicals, electronic databases, and audiovisual materials to support the programs on the West Campus. The library provides delivery of equipment and software yto classrooms. The Student Technology area offers computer workstations, various computer peripherals, Internet access, and a variety of software in a networked environment. AV stations, drafting tables, a copier, a typewriter, and study rooms are also available. Reference services include traditional reference desk assistance, formal bibliographic instruction, and access to e-reference resources.  The library contains several group study rooms and a lecture/computer classroom for library instruction and other uses.  Notebook computers are available at the Circulation desk for in-library use.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Some Basic Rules
Smoking is prohibited in the library. For the protection of the furnishings and the collections, only drinks with spill proof lids and small snacks may be eaten in the library. Anyone whose behavior is disruptive to others using the library will be asked to leave the premises. To maintain an appropriate atmosphere for study the use of cell phones is restricted to the lobby. Children MUST NOT be left unattended in the libraries.

Copy Machines
There are coin-operated photocopiers and microfilm reader-printers in the libraries. The charge is 10 cents per copy. The individual making the copies assumes responsibility for compliance with the copyright laws.

Book Security
The Del Mar Libraries utilize an electronic security system to ensure that all materials are properly checked out.

Use of Materials and Facilities
Anyone may use the books, periodicals, and other materials in the library.  Currently enrolled Del Mar College, Coastal Bend College, Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University–Kingsville and University of the Incarnate Word students, faculty, and staff may check out materials.  Borrowers must present their current validated ID card when checking out books or other materials.   Anyone may use books, periodicals, audiovisual equipment and other materials within the library.  Use of the Student Technology Center (STC) is restricted to Del Mar College and University of the Incarnate Word students and staff with current ID’s bearing the Computer and Network Resource Acceptable Usage Policy (AUP) sticker. However, the libraries provide limited computer access to the general public as a community service.  Community users must abide by all college policies when using college computers.

Loan Period and Fines
Students taking courses for college credit may check out books from the general collection for two (2) weeks with one renewal if the books have not been requested by another patron. These students may have a total of fifteen (15) books checked out. Other categories of students may be limited on time periods and number of books allowed. Overdue materials may cause a block to be placed on a borrower’s record, which will prevent additional borrowing until items are returned. When materials become twenty-eight (28) days late a hold is placed on the patron’s library record. A student with a hold on his/her record will not be allowed to register for the next semester nor will he/she be able to obtain transcripts until overdue materials are returned. If library items borrowed are damaged or lost, the borrower of record will be required to pay the cost of the damage or loss. Reference materials, periodicals, and most audiovisual materials are for use in the library only.

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CAMPUS COMPUTER POLICY

1. Individuals shall use only those resources and computer accounts which have been authorized for their use. All computing work must be identified with the individual’s name or approved ID.
2. Individuals are responsible for any activity involving their computer accounts. Individuals are responsible for implementing protective measures for their accounts. Individuals should safeguard their passwords, change passwords frequently, and take precautions against others obtaining access to their computer resources.
3. Individuals shall use accounts for legitimate purposes only.  For example, accounts shall not be used for private consulting or personal gain.  Individuals using these computer resources without authorization or in excess of their authorization are subject to being monitored.  Users are expressly forbidden to use these resources to upload/download or transmit obscene or pornographic material or material contrary to the DMC Statement of Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action.
4. Individuals shall not attempt to access, copy, or destroy programs or files that belong to other users or the college without obtaining prior authorization. Users shall not attempt to modify system configurations on DMC computer or network resources.
5. Individuals shall not willfully create, copy, or disseminate computer viruses nor threaten to install or to infect the college’s computer resources with any virus.

WILIAM F. WHITE, JR. LIBRARY

FIRST FLOOR

Access Services Area: All library materials and equipment are checked out here. Faculty reserves, interlibrary loans, room and equipment scheduling are also arranged here.

Audiovisual (AV) Viewing Room: A variety of audiovisual equipment is available for viewing AV resources. Check in with the Access Services Desk before using equipment. Typewriters are also available for use in this area.

Entrance and Exit: Exits are equipped with an electronic system to detect materials not properly checked out. If the voice-alarm sounds, please return to the Access Services desk for assistance.

Legal Assisting Room: This room is used as a lab by the legal assisting program. When no class is in session, this medium sized collection of current law books, especially emphasizing Texas law, is available to everyone.

Outside Book Drop: Book drops are located in front of the building and in the parking area behind the library. Please return books here when the Library is closed.

Public telephones are available in the foyer.

Student Technology Centers: Computer workstations equipped with a variety of word processing, graphic, spreadsheet, and instructional software, and Internet access are available for use. These workstations are reserved for Del Mar students and University of Incarnate Word students with current validated ID's.

Technology Instruction Center: This computer classroom may be scheduled by faculty to provide supplemental training on computers. Reservations are made through Access Services at 698-1309, or 698-1310.

SECOND FLOOR

DMCNet: The Library’s fully automated catalog provides access to all book and audiovisual materials found in both DMC Libraries.

Library Instruction Room: Teacher-scheduled instruction sessions on library use and research techniques are conducted here. To arrange for a session, contact the Reference Department, 698-1311.

Locked Cases: These cases contain fragile books and special collections, including the Burt Escamilla Pennington collection of authors autographed books, which may be consulted in the Reference area only. Ask at the Reference Desk for access to these cases.

Periodical Stacks: Back issues of periodicals are shelved alphabetically by title.

Popular Magazines: The latest issues of 120 of the library’s most popular magazines are kept here for easy access and leisure reading.

Reference Room: A variety of resources and services are available in the reference room.

• Reference Desk: Reference staff are available to assist students with research.
• Automated Databases: A variety of computer-based reference resources are accessible from these databases.
• Microfilm Reader-Printers: Selected periodicals and the CALLER-TIMES back to 1954 are on microfilm. Film may be viewed and copies made for 10 cents per exposure. Reference staff are available for help in using reader-printers.
• Newspaper Area: Current issues of newspapers and large-format periodicals are here.
• Photocopy machines
• Reference Book Stacks: Books noted as “Ref” in the automated catalog, indexes and other resources are shelved by LC call number.
• Specialized Bibliographies: Those titles most frequently used in research assignments at Del Mar are kept here.
• Vertical Files: Newspaper clippings on topics of local interest are arranged by subject.

Reference Technology Center: A center for demonstrating the use of the Internet, reference databases, and DMCNet. Training sessions are scheduled with the Reference Department, 698-1311.

Study Rooms: Small group study rooms are for two or more students at a time. Please note that these rooms muffle normal voice levels, but are not soundproof. These rooms are subject to reservations by teachers for class visits to the library. Request chalk/ markers for study boards at the Access Services desk or the reference desk, whichever is most convenient. Internet access is available with the use of notebook computers.

THIRD FLOOR

Circulating Book Stacks: The third floor contains the majority of the book collection which is arranged according to the Library of Congress Classification System. A brief outline of the Library of Congress Classification System is available at the end of this document.

Computer Terminals: Computer terminals with access to the Internet are placed throughout the floor. These terminals are available to everyone using the library.

Displays: A variety of displays are located on this floor. The Billie Trimble Chandler collection of paintings by Shoji Ohzawa illustrating the life and times of Abraham Lincoln is displayed on the outside walls. Aviation and history displays located on this floor include the Alfred G. Trube model airplane collection, various military memorabilia and remnants of the Berlin Wall donated by Michael Schulze, a former DMC student. From time to time, there will also be special temporary displays commemorating events of historical significance.

Drafting Tables: Drafting tables for student use are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Study rooms: Small group study rooms are for two or more students at a time. Please note that these rooms muffle normal voice levels, but are not soundproof. Request chalk/markers for study boards at the Access Services Desk or at the reference desk, whichever is more convenient. Internet access is available with notebook computers.

FOURTH FLOOR

Computer Training Center: The center provides a classroom environment with computers available for staff training and updates.

Distance Learning Classroom: This classroom is equipped with distance learning capabilities.

Distance Learning Department: This department oversees all forms of distance learning, including online and Virtual College of Texas.  Information about distance learning course orientations is available:  call 698 –1312 for information.

Grant Office: Administrative staff who assist college personnel in grant awards and administration are housed here.

Meeting Room: There is also a meeting room used for classes, media showings, orientations, etc. This room is scheduled through Access Services, 698-1309 or 698-1310.

Teaching and Learning Center: A development center offering computer training and professional seminars for Del Mar faculty and staff

FIFTH FLOOR

Administrative Offices: Library director, office assistant, and storage areas.

Automation Services Office: Library staff and library systems are housed here.

Computer Terminals: Computer terminals with access to the Internet are placed throughout the floor. These terminals are available to everyone using the library.

Conference Room: Small conference room seating 8-10 persons which can be scheduled through Access Services, 698-1309 or 698-1310.

Corpus Christi Room: This room, displaying numerous posters of the Corpus Christi area, is a general study area

Meeting/Computer rooms: These rooms are used for specific classes at this time. When not being used by the assigned classes they can be scheduled through Access Services, 698-1309 or 698-1310.

Records Management Area: An administrative area for storage of college records.

Sculpture Gallery: This is a collection of the Library Purchase Awards from the National Drawing and Small Sculpture Competition sponsored annually by Del Mar College.

Study rooms: Small group study rooms are for two or more students at a time. Please note that these rooms muffle normal voice levels, but are not soundproof. Request chalk/markers for study boards at the Access Services desk, the reference desk or the Library office, whichever is most convenient. The two large conference-style study rooms (511 A&B) are limited to groups of six or more.

Technical Services Offices: Library resources are purchased and processed in this area.

Video Viewing Room: A room designed for maximum effectiveness for video viewing, complete with large screen and stereo sound. It may be scheduled for classroom viewing by calling Access Services, 698-1309 or 698-1310. The Library’s Friday afternoon film series which supports the college’s curriculum is shown here.

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BARTH LEARNING RESOURCES CENTER - WEST CAMPUS

AV Viewing Area: A variety of audiovisual equipment is available for viewing AV resources.  Check in with the Circulation Desk before using the equipment.

Circulating Book Shelves: The book collection is shelved according to the Library of Congress classification system. These books may be checked out by library users.

Circulation Desk : All library materials, equipment, and Student Technology Center computers are checked out here.  Audiovisual materials, stored in the office area behind the desk, may be requested here.

Classroom 102 : Primarily intended for library instruction, this computer-equipped room can also be scheduled by instructors for group meetings, video viewing, etc.

College I.D.'s : Student I.D.’s and badges for college employees are made at the Circulation Desk.  I.D.’s can be made up until 30 minutes before closing.  Receipts and picture I.D. will be required.

DMCNet:The library’s fully automated catalog provides access to all book and audiovisual materials found in both DMC Libraries.

Locked Case : The books kept in these locked cases constitute the L.E. Harville Architecture collection, many of which are rare and/or unusual.

Magazine/Periodical Back Issues : Print copies of serial titles owned by the library are shelved, in alphabetical order, in this area.  Current issues of many popular serial titles are kept on the counter height shelving in the Lounge Area.  

Reference Desk : A reference librarian is available to assist library users with their research, both print and computer-based.  This desk has computers for students to do basic searching, and the reference book collection is located on counter height shelving adjacent to the desk.

Student Technology Center (STC):Computer workstations equipped with a variety of word processing, graphic, spreadsheet, and instructional software, and the Internet are available here.  These workstations are reserved for Del Mar and University of the Incarnate Word students with current validated ID’s.

Study Areas: These areas are for general quiet study.  Computers located in these areas may be used by anyone in the library.

Study Rooms: Small group study rooms are for two or more students at a time.  Please note that these rooms muffle normal voice levels, but are not soundproof.  These rooms may also be used for group video viewing and are internet accessible.  Notebook computers are available at the Circulation desk.

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DEL MAR COLLEGE - EAST CAMPUS MAP

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DEL MAR COLLEGE - WEST CAMPUS MAP

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DEL MAR COLLEGE - CENTER FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

CED - Center for Economic Development

3209 S. Staples Street Office of the Dean, Division of Workforce and Economic Development. Houses business and registration services, customized training, noncredit health care programs, off-campus programs, workforce and personal enrichment programs, Del Mar TV, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the Del Mar College Foundation, Inc., and the University of the Incarnate Word offices.

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TEXSHARE CARD PROGRAM

Books are arranged alphabetically by subject in accordance with the Library of Congress Classification System. The following is a brief outline: