One of the goals of the University of Delaware Library is to assist in meeting the needs of Library users in the state of Delaware, as well as the needs of the faculty, students, and staff at the University. The Library will arrange tours and orientations upon request for students in grades 9-12.

School groups desiring to use Library resources to complete an assignment are welcome to visit the Library. Such groups can benefit from a Library orientation session provided by librarians, who are willing to guide students in the successful use of Library resources.

Additionally, all public K-12 schools in Delaware have access to online databases, magazines and encyclopedias through the UD Lib/SEARCH program, managed by the University of Delaware Library.

The Library requests that instructors note the following Library policy regarding school group visits:

Policy on School Groups Visiting the University of Delaware Library:

• Orientations and/or school group visits to the Library should be scheduled at least one week in advance. To schedule an orientation, please contact Meg Grotti, Coordinator of Library Instruction (Reference Department phone (302) 831-6230; e-mail ).
  
  
• Groups visiting the Library should be no larger than 40 students.


• One adult chaperon for every ten students is recommended.
  
  
• Teachers must accompany the class and remain with students at all times.


• The Library requests that school group visits be scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. when possible, to avoid overcrowding at computer workstations.
  
  
• It is the responsibility of the adults accompanying the class to monitor their students' use of Library electronic resources, including the Internet.


• Students are expected to behave appropriately and in a manner which does not disturb others; disruptive behavior, such as loud talking or running through the Library is not acceptable.


• Teachers who know that their visiting group is not going to arrive at the Library on time are asked to call the Reference Office at (302) 831-2432 to alert library staff to the situation.
  
  

For more information on school group visits to the University of Delaware Library, including further campus resources, please visit Resources for School Group Visits.