Library
Thelen Memorial Library
The Thelen Memorial Library at Divine Mercy University — eResources, research support, writing center, and information literacy services.
Vision
The vision of the Thelen Memorial Library is to support, through its resources and services: an effective academic and educational environment; the educational, training, and research needs of the DMU educational community; and the attainment of information literacy for lifelong learning.
Search the catalog
Find books, journals, and articles across DMU's collections and beyond.
- Search Divine Mercy University & Beyond (WorldCat Discovery)
- Advanced Search
- A–Z eResource List
- Library Databases
- Library Log-In
Library hours
Current hours are maintained on the library's LibCal hours page. Holiday and exam-week schedules are posted there as they're confirmed.
Get help
- Contact library staff — research help, instruction sessions, accessibility accommodations, and general questions.
- Library Handbook (PDF) — policies, lending, ILL, and remote access.
- How Do I…? FAQ — searchable answers to common research questions.
- My Account & Interlibrary Loan Requests — manage borrowed items, renew, request ILL.
- Reserve a study room
Writing Center
The library hosts DMU's Writing Center — academic writing support, citation help, and access to APA tools.
- Library Writing Center information
- APA Style Manual — full Style Manual access via the proxy.
- APA Academic Writer — APA's official writing platform.
- About APA's Academic Writer — what it is and how to use it.
- About Tutor.com — 24/7 academic tutoring available to DMU students.
- About Turnitin Originality — originality checking integrated with Canvas.
About the library
- Biography of George and Sue Thelen — the namesakes and benefactors of the Thelen Memorial Library.
- Library Vision & Mission — the library's full mission statement and strategic priorities.
- Library Hours — current hours, holiday closures, and exam-week extensions.
- Contact Us & Directions — physical address, parking, and staff directory.
- Library Collections & Resources — print holdings, eResource subscriptions, and research guides.
Contact
Thelen Memorial Library Divine Mercy University, 45154 Underwood Lane, Sterling, VA 20166 (703) 416-1441
For research help, ILL requests, or accessibility accommodations, contact library staff directly.