Visiting the library is always a good idea whether you’re a fresh or established student on campus. Whether you’re there for leisure or academics, there’s always a quiet and cozy spot.
Goleman Library is relatively central on campus, near the southwest corner of the koi pond. Ramps and elevators also make it so that the library is easily accessible. The first floor consists of ample study space and group study rooms that students can reserve. The cafe is also on the first floor, making it easy to find a study snack when your energy needs a top-up.
The second floor consists of the library’s books and resources. The perfect place to go if you’re looking for a good book to read in your free time or to find a book you need for a class. The library, however, is much more than shelves filled with books, audiobooks and DVDs.
Many students may not be aware of the full capabilities they have access to at the library.
“The library is the primary place where you have access to information resources and all kinds of technology resources for your use,” said librarian Steve Schermerhorn. “We have a large physical book collection and a very large digital collection. We have such things as free printing and free scanning for your use.”
Students are able to look through the library’s catalogs to find books, articles or videos on a computer or at home through Delta’s website.
Some books are digital, and students can access them through their own devices. Students can check out physical books in the library or online, with a reserve a pick-up time.
If you need to cram for a quiz and have left your textbook at home, chances are the library has a copy.
“I would emphasize that one of the most popular collections in the library is our reserved book collection. And the reserved books consist of our current textbooks. We collect a large percentage of the current textbook, and the books are here for students to use, mostly one hour at a time in the library,” said Schermerhorn.
Textbooks can also be scanned for later use.
“… We have two high quality, very easy-to-use scanning systems, where a student can get access to a textbook and make a scan of their chapter or chapters for their own personal use under fair use copyright law. They can use materials that way. And we try to make it as easy and accessible as possible.”
If you need a quiet place to do homework, help citing a source for a paper or a new book recommendation, the library is the place to go.
“The library has some of the longest open hours on campus,” said Schermerhorn. “We also have, I believe, the most open space in any one building, where you can come and, for example, and be in a place where you have access to a table, a study space, access to wireless data, access to the libraries collections, and access to librarians and library technicians. We are all here to help you use the library effectively.”
This semester’s start may come with headaches and stress but school life can be much easier if you are able to use the library to your full advantage. If you have questions about navigating the library, you can always visit Delta’s website or ask a librarian or library technician.
The library’s hours are:
Monday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone: (209) 954-5145
Website: deltacollege.edu/department/library