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The library building will be closed starting May 11th through August for renovations. Library services will remain available during this time. Please contact library@delval.edu with any questions.

Accessibility Statement and Resources

The library has entry ramps, a main door, and bathrooms that are wheelchair accessible. Most of the library is on a single floor, accessible to all patrons. The lower-level housing the bulk of our research books - built in the 1970s - is not wheelchair or elevator accessible. There is a way in with a ramp in the back of the building through the parking lot, but we understand that is not ideal. Library staff would be happy to assist you in locating and retrieving books of interest to save you the inconvenience, and we encourage the use of our online catalog reservation service by all. The Memorial Room, a display of the college’s history, has a small flight of three stairs to access that might be difficult for some patrons. Please let a library staff member know if there is anything we can do to make your visit to the library more comfortable.

Social Space

  • The Lobby and Memorial Room, available during normal library hours. Soft chairs and couches, low-volume conversations, equipment noise, and heavy foot traffic.

Group Study

  • Shapiro Wing, available during normal library hours. Multiple seating options available: booth seating, casual, collaborative, and individual study. Moderate-volume conversations and heavy foot traffic.

Silent Study

  • Cooke Wing, available during normal library hours. Silent study carrels along the walls for distraction-free work, large square tables with chairs for spreading out. Very low noise, conversations discouraged. Low foot traffic. 
  • Lower Level, available during normal library hours. PCs along the wall and large, movable square tables with chairs for spreading out. Very low noise, conversations discouraged. Low foot traffic.