Library Hours - September

 

Library Horus - Labor Day weekend

Aug. 30 - 31 Noon - 5 pm
Sept. 1 Noon - 10 pm

 

 

The Archives Reading Room - Closed Aug 28

 The Archives Reading Room in the ID Weeks Library will be closed August 28, 2025.

University Libraries Presents 'Bound and Unbound VIII' Altered Book Exhibition

University Libraries Presents 'Bound and Unbound VIII' Altered Book Exhibition
The University Libraries at the University of South Dakota is presenting its biennial international altered book exhibition “Bound and Unbound VIII,” juried by Bratislava, Slovakia-based altered book artist and illustrator, Isobelle Ouzman, now through Jan. 5, 2026.
By USD
The University Libraries at the University of South Dakota is presenting its biennial international altered book exhibition “Bound and Unbound VIII,” juried by Bratislava, Slovakia-based altered book artist and illustrator, Isobelle Ouzman, now through Jan. 5, 2026.

“Bound and Unbound VIII” is located in the exhibition cases on the second floor of the I.D. Weeks Library. It is open to the public for viewing during library operating hours, which can be found online. The exhibition can also be viewed online in the Digital Library of South Dakota.

The University Libraries Art and Exhibits Committee, sponsor of the exhibition, seeks to showcase a diverse range of international altered book art, to present the work locally and to build an online research collection of altered books.

“Altered books and book art continue to push the boundaries of what it means to tell a story and the ways we can give form to narrative,” said Ouzman. “Reviewing the submissions for “Bound and Unbound VIII” has been a beautiful reminder of this power, and the amount of entries received speaks to the impact of this growing art form.”

“‘Bound and Unbound VIII’ broke two new records in 2025,” said Sarah Hanson-Pareek, assistant librarian at USD. “We received the largest number of entries in the University Libraries’ altered book exhibition and had the greatest number of countries represented. Seventy-five artists entered the call for the exhibition with 124 works from 12 countries, 29 U.S. states and one U.S. territory.”

“Each submission was truly rich in creativity and imagination, making the selection process an inspiring yet challenging task,” said Ouzman. “The entries I chose for this exhibition stood out to me as pieces that explore the theme of storytelling and experimentation, as well as pieces that challenge the capabilities of books and paper as material. My own view on altered book art has been expanded through this experience, and I’m proud to see how far this type of work is reaching.”

“With altered books as narratives, Juror Isobelle Ouzman articulates an intriguing concept, which certainly resonates with me,” said Dan Daily, dean of the University Libraries. “I have viewed the pieces selected for past “Bound and Unbound” exhibits, and I have tried to contemplate what the artists aimed to communicate and what the altered books may communicate to the USD community. “Bound and Unbound VIII” will certainly bring forward new narratives to reflect upon.”

Ouzman’s work has been exhibited in the U.S. and Slovakia, featured in magazines such as Hi-Fructose, Colossal, and My Modern Met, and can be found in private collections worldwide. Her work can also be found on the covers of “Alice with a Why” by Anna James and “The Whisperwicks” series, published by Simon & Schuster. Ouzman selected 35 works from 31 artists, representing seven countries.

To read more about Ouzman and artists featured in the exhibition, visit the “Bound and Unbound VIII” LibGuide.https://libguides.usd.edu/BU8 

For more information about the exhibition, contact Sarah A. Hanson-Pareek, Danielle De Jager-Loftus, Cailey Schendel or Michael Boring.

 

 

Fall Semester Hours

 Starting August 25
Monday - Thursday 7:30 - Midnight
Friday 7:30 am - 10 pm
Saturday 10 am - 10 pm
Sunday 10 am - Midnight

Summer Library Hours end Aug 22

Summer Hours end Aug. 22

Aug 23 10am - 5pm
Aug 24 Noon - Midnight

 

July 2025 RED Readership Snapshot

In July 2025, USD RED had 74607 full-text downloads and 481 new submissions were posted, bringing the total works in the repository to 8105. University of South Dakota scholarship was read by 3646 institutions across 192 countries. 

The most popular papers were: 
A Criminological Analysis of Notorious Serial Killers in the United States (699 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis/156

The Role of Dating Apps in the Formation of Long-Term Relationships in College (473 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis/317

The Parentification of Eldest Daughters (400 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/diss-thesis/244


The most popular publications were: 
Medical School Class Composites (27164 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/composites

Honors Thesis (11694 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis

Dissertations and Theses (10227 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/diss-thesis

2025 Faculty Newsletter

 This is the 2025 Faculty Newsletter.  https://red.library.usd.edu/arn/20/

Alison Turner Joins University Libraries as New South Dakota Oral History Center Curator

We are thrilled to welcome Alison Turner, Ph.D., as the new Curator of the South Dakota Oral History Center. Turner brings an extraordinary range of experience in oral history, community-based storytelling and archival research. With a doctorate in English & Literary Arts from the University of Denver and an impressive record of projects like “Raising Children in Central Jackson Oral History Project” and the “Safe Outdoor Spaces Oral History Project.” Turner’s work emphasizes community engagement, inclusivity and preserving underrepresented voices. Her numerous peer-reviewed publications — including in “Oral History Review,” “American Archivist,” and “Archivaria” — along with her leadership in oral history initiatives, underscore her deep commitment to documenting lived experiences with care and authenticity.

Turner’s arrival marks an exciting new chapter for the South Dakota Oral History Center. Her passion for community-driven research and storytelling will build on the Center’s strong legacy while opening new avenues for collection, collaboration, scholarship and public engagement. We are so excited to have her on campus and look forward to all the ways she will enrich our work and our community!  by Lindsey R. Peterson

Library Hours - August 2025

 

Window Replacement starting July 23

Weather permitting, contractors will begin replacement of the windows on the west side of ID Weeks on Wednesday, July 23

Please be aware of any signs and barricades that may be up

 

 

From The Page Update - Horace J. Austin Papers

Thank you to all our collaborators for helping us complete transcripts for the Horace J. Austin Papers!  We had 6 collaborators who completed 618 pages!

The completed project can be found at
https://explore.digitalsd.org/digital/search/searchterm/Horace%20J.%20Austin%20Papers/field/all/mode/exact/conn/and/order/title

  
Are you interested in helping us transcribe our collections? Its easy to get started!  https://fromthepage.com/usdarchives

More information at https://libguides.usd.edu/fromthepage Questions? Email us at library@usd.edu

FromThePage is a software designed for transcribing documents. The platform enables users to view an image of a page and transcribe the corresponding text.

RED Readership - June 2025

In June, USD RED had 30243 full-text downloads and 127 new submissions were posted, bringing the total works in the repository to 7353. University of South Dakota scholarship was read by 2175 institutions across 175 countries. 

The most popular papers were: 
A Criminological Analysis of Notorious Serial Killers in the United States (596 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis/156

The Role of Dating Apps in the Formation of Long-Term Relationships in College (478 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis/317

The Parentification of Eldest Daughters (308 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/diss-thesis/244


The most popular publications were: 
Honors Thesis (7507 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis

Dissertations and Theses (5220 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/diss-thesis

South Dakota Law Review (4647 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/sdlrev

From the Page Update - Mamie Shields Pyle Papers

Thank you to all our collaborators for helping us complete transcripts for the Mamie Shields Pyle Papers!  We had 34 collaborators who completed 4446 pages just shy of one year! 1440 of those pages were completed in the last six weeks.

The completed project can be found at
https://explore.digitalsd.org/digital/collection/richardson/search/searchterm/pyle/page/1

  
Are you interested in helping us transcribe our collections? Its easy to get started!  https://fromthepage.com/usdarchives

More information at https://libguides.usd.edu/fromthepage Questions? Email us at library@usd.edu

FromThePage is a software designed for transcribing documents. The platform enables users to view an image of a page and transcribe the corresponding text.

Library Hours - July

 

RED Readership - May 2025

In May, USD RED had 25300 full-text downloads and 2993 new submissions were posted, bringing the total works in the repository to 7118. University of South Dakota scholarship was read by 1783 institutions across 149 countries. 

The most popular papers were: 
A Criminological Analysis of Notorious Serial Killers in the United States (1029 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis/156
The Parentification of Eldest Daughters (512 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/diss-thesis/244
The Role of Dating Apps in the Formation of Long-Term Relationships in College (483 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis/317


The most popular publications were: 
Honors Thesis (8343 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis
Dissertations and Theses (5292 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/diss-thesis
South Dakota Law Review (3498 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/sdlrev

New Database - Symptom Media Collection - Volume 5

Symptom Media Collection - Volume 5
https://usd.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://video.alexanderstreet.com/channel/counseling-and-therapy-in-video

It is a part of Counseling and Therapy in Video.

“Ideal for counseling, psychology, social work, medical, nursing, psychiatry, and other behavioral health care courses, Volume V helps students better recognize mental health disorders and provide accurate diagnoses via 900+ streaming mental health videos aligned to DSM-5®/ICD-10 content”.

Library Hours - June

Please note the change in hours Monday - Thursday

Summer hours as of June 9, 2025 are:
Monday-Thursday       7:30 am – 8:00 pm
Friday                          7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday                      12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sunday                        Closed

Library Hours - Memorial Day

 Closed May 24 - 26

 

The Archives reading room hours - June

The Archives reading room will be available by appointment only after 12pm from June 9 to June 13, 2025. Email the Archives at speccoll at usd.edu