Library Services

Circulation Services

Borrowing privileges are extended to all Wilmington University students registered for current sessions at all sites and to alumni, faculty, and staff members as well. A Wilmington University ID card must be presented when checking out materials. Click here for more information.

Reserve

Books and other library materials placed On Reserve are kept behind the Information Desk. As per the request of faculty members, items may be used in library only, overnight, three days, or seven days. Overdue fines for reserve materials are $1.00 per item, per day with the maximum charge of $5.00 per item.

Items place On Reserve may be searched using WebCat. Go to the "Reserve Desk" button and search by Instructor, Course Number, or Course Name.

Reference

Reference materials do not circulate and are located in the Reference area of the Library. Print indexes to periodical literature are kept in the Reference collection.

Periodicals

Current issues of newspapers and periodicals are available both in paper and in microfilm. Periodicals do not circulate, and articles may be photocopied. The entire ERIC microfiche collection from 1966-present is available for copying.

Glossary of Terms

Confused about the language of using the library? Click Here for a handy definition list.

Toll Free 800-Line Reference Service

This service is provided to students taking classes at Dover, Dover Air Force Base, and Georgetown sites. Students who do not find necessary information in nearby libraries or need assistance in formulating research methodology can call 1-800-451-5724 . This service is available during library hours. ILL, books-by-mail, renewal, periodical index assistance, and photocopies for periodicals not locally held are offered by this service.

InterLibrary Loan

Interlibrary Loan is a service through which materials not owned by Wilmington University may be obtained from other libraries. You can place an interlibrary loan request online, or get an application form from the Information Desk, where assistance is available. It is the responsibility of the patron to see if items are held by Wilmington University. #800-Line users from Dover and Georgetown sites must check to see if items are held by the libraries at Delaware State University or at Delaware Technical Community College, Georgetown. Direct questions to the Librarian for Public Services, 302-356-6874, 302-356-6878 or
1-800-451-5724.

Tri-State College Library Cooperative

The Wilmington University Library is a member of TCLC (Tri-State College Library Cooperative). Our students and faculty may use these libraries and may have borrowing privileges. Contact the Wilmington University Library for a letter of introduction to the TCLC library you wish to use.

Click here to go to the TCLC Members List. Some of the members have links to their online catalogs. For more information, call the Information Service Desk at
1-800-451-5724.

Internet Access @ the Library

Workstations in the Library permit Internet access to students and faculty. ID cards may be required for use. Internet resource materials and guides are available and are kept On Reserve.