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ABOUT DSU LIBRARIES The goal of the Delaware State University Libraries is to provide library resources and services to meet the academic needs of the Delaware State University community, to develop well-rounded and responsible citizens, and to encourage library users to discover their creative capacities. The library is committed to creating an environment for active learning, disciplinary research, and scholarly collaboration which allows the library to provide research resources and to support access by following an anytime, anywhere, any device philosophy. We also encourage members of the general public to borrow our physical items. Current locations include the William C. Jason Library on the main campus and the Robert H. Parker Library on the DSU Downtown campus. If you have any questions, please contact: William C. Jason Library 302.857.6191 Robert H. Parker Library 302.736.2413 QUICK LIBRARY FACTS • Open 70+ hours per week. • Over 314,000 books, monographs, and bound volumes. • Access to over 115 databases. • 90+ computers for student use. • 6 group study rooms and 18 smaller study rooms for student use. INTERACT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! dsu_library youtube.com/dsulibraryservicesdsu_library facebook.com/dsudelibrary
WHAT DO WE DO?
CIRCULATION SERVICES
Circulation Services checks items out to students, faculty, staff, and the public. Some examples of items that can be checked out are books, DVDs, flash drives, laptops/tablets, headphones, and calculators.
REFERENCE SERVICES
Reference Services provides one-on-one research assistance, library instruction lessons for classes, and answers all questions received through our Library Chat service.
INTER-LIBRARY LOAN
Do you need a book or journal article that we do not have? InterLibrary Loan allows you to borrow items from other libraries. Book requests are filled within a few days, and journal articles will be emailed to you within 1 business day.
LIBRARY CHAT
Do you have questions and do not want to leave your residence hall or home? Visit desu.edu/library to chat with a reference librarian.
FACULTY E-RESERVES
Faculty e-Reserves are electronic resources that professors request to be accessed online exclusively by their students for current coursework. Students are to check with their professors about accessing these resources.
LIBGUIDES
LibGuides are written recommendations containing library resources, located online. They focus specifically on academic subjects that are of interest to students, faculty, and staff.
William C. Jason
Main Campus Library Namesake
William C. Jason was born in 1859 in Trappe, Maryland. After attaining undergraduate and graduate degrees in Divinity, Jason served as a Methodist preacher. In 1895, Jason became the second President, and the first AfricanAmerican to hold the position, at the State College for Colored Students (later renamed Delaware State College in 1947 and Delaware State University in 1993). He served in this capacity until 1923. His tenure was punctuated by expansive growth in both the student body and campus infrastructure. After retiring from the presidency, Reverend Jason continued to serve the college as a Chaplain until 1941.
University Libraries
Library Services
Library Services Administration: 302.857.6192 – Executive Director 302.857.6136 – Administrative Secretary
William C. Jason Library – 302.857.6191 | LibCirc@desu.edu Robert H. Parker Library – 302.736.2413
Reference: 302.857.6180 | LibRef@desu.edu
Inter Library Loan: 302.857.6191 | LibILL@desu.edu
Circulation: 302.857.6191 | LibCirc@desu.edu
University Archives: by Appointment Only LibRef@desu.edu | 302.857.6191
It All MATTERS.
Delaware State University was founded in 1891 and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
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