Finding Materials at the Library

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The library is a big place, with lots of books, technology, and other resources! Here's how to get started. And don't worry; you can always ask a librarian for help.

Chat With a Librarian

 

Search for what you need

The first thing you can do is search the library catalog for books, articles, videos, and more:
 

 

 

Or, you can do either of the following:

Browse our A-Z list of databases to find the best materials for your research.

A-Z Databases

Search from a list of individual periodicals.

Periodicals

 

Reference Desk

Can't find what you're looking for? Visit the Reference Desk at Goleman Library for:

  • Research questions
  • Help with the online catalog and database
  • Submitting an Interlibrary Loan request (borrowing from another library)

The reference desk at the main campus Goleman Library is on the second floor.

Email the Reference Desk

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LibGuides

This online resource is a research guide for specific classes and subjects. LibGuides can help you understand how to use the library and other information materials.

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Interlibrary Loans

If Delta College doesn't have the materials you need, you can request books and articles via Interlibrary loan.

To request an Interlibrary loan, contact a librarian at libref@deltacollege.edu, or stop by the Reference Desk.
Items may take two weeks (or more) to arrive.

Contact a Librarian

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Special Collections

The Library Special Collections and Archives includes college yearbooks, sabbatical reports, board meeting minutes, course catalogs, and scrapbooks. Some of these materials are available online now, and more are planned to be added.

Search Special Collections

 

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Not Finding What You Want?

You can always suggest a purchase! Feel free to submit your suggestions for a book, journal, database, e-book or other resources that you feel would be a good addition to the Library.

Suggest a Purchase