University Library
The Library supports the mission of Wilmington University through its collections, services, facilities and programming. Through a combination of innovative technology and resources, the Robert C. and Dorothy M. Peoples Library serves students, faculty and staff regardless of program or location. Each site offers group study rooms, free wireless access, multimedia viewing stations, and a myriad of computers for research and Internet access. A team of professional librarians and dedicated staff are available to assist with research questions, recommend resources, assist with formulation of search strategies, and instruct in the use of electronic and print resources for students at all sites. Students registered in Distance Programs or at Dover Air Force Base, Dover, Georgetown and New Jersey sites may request books-by-mail at no charge from the main campus site in New Castle by completing the online request form or by calling our toll-free phone line.
Located in the Robert C. and Dorothy M. Peoples Library Building on the New Castle campus, the main library holds a collection of over 192,000 print volumes as well as more than 32,000 e-books and over 52,000 e-journals. The library features state-of-the-art technologies with resources accessible through the Internet, including online catalog, e-books, and a digital library providing access to reference materials and thousands of full-text journal articles.
There are library resource rooms available for students in Dover and at the Wilson Graduate Center. The library resource rooms provide Internet access to the Delaware Library Catalog, e-books, and electronic databases as well as librarian support for reference, interlibrary loan, individual instruction, and assistance with using resources. Students at Georgetown and Rehoboth Beach may use the Stephen J. Betze Library at Delaware Technical Community College Southern Campus. In addition, all students may request borrowing privileges at 41 regional libraries that are members of the Tri-State College Library Consortium. Interlibrary loans (ILL) from academic libraries across the country expand access to your needed research materials. Electronic delivery is available for most ILL materials.
Library displays and exhibits provide information on campus activities and programs as well as enhance the learning experience. Collaboration between the library and faculty to integrate information literacy into the curriculum helps foster and support development of information-seeking skills that can lead to a competitive edge in the workplace. Contact a Librarian to schedule an orientation or for assistance with your research.
Information about the library, including policies, online request forms, and subject LibGuides can be found on the Wilmington University web site at: www.wilmu.edu/library. This homepage serves as a gateway to local, national and global information resources.