Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
The Archives Reading Room - Closed Aug 28
The Archives Reading Room in the ID Weeks Library will be closed August 28, 2025.
Monday, August 25, 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.
Friday, August 22, 2025
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
Monday, August 18, 2025
Friday, August 15, 2025
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
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Monday, August 4, 2025
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
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