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December 2025 RED Readership Snapshot

 In December 2025, USD RED had 28578 full-text downloads and 7 new submissions were posted, bringing the total works in the repository to 9058. University of South Dakota scholarship was read by 1892 institutions across 183 countries. 

The most popular papers were: 
A Criminological Analysis of Notorious Serial Killers in the United States (588 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis/156
The Parentification of Eldest Daughters (416 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/diss-thesis/244
The Inclusion of Rape and Other Non-Consensual Sexual Acts in Self-Insert FanFiction (395 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/diss-thesis/312


The most popular publications were: 
South Dakota Law Review (8861 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/sdlrev
Honors Thesis (6196 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis
Medical School Class Composites (5021 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/composites

RED Monthly Readership Totals

In November, USD RED had 130997 full-text downloads and 7 new submissions were posted, bringing the total works in the repository to 9053. University of South Dakota scholarship was read by 5492 institutions across 191 countries. 

The most popular papers were: 
Criminal Prosecution in American History: Private or Public? (1542 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/sdlrev/vol67/iss2/1
A Criminological Analysis of Notorious Serial Killers in the United States (1423 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis/156
The Role of Dating Apps in the Formation of Long-Term Relationships in College (1195 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis/317


The most popular publications were: 
Medical School Class Composites (42261 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/composites
South Dakota Law Review (37840 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/sdlrev
Honors Thesis (17928 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis

Lunch & Learn: Bound and Unbound 8: Altered Book Exhibition

Lunch & Learn: Bound and Unbound 8: Altered Book Exhibition

Wednesday, December 3, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Edith B Siegrist Vermillion Public Library
18 Church St Vermillion SD 57069

Join members of the Arts and Exhibits Committee from the University of South Dakota Libraries, as they walk us through a brief history of the committee, the origins and progress of the Bound and Unbound altered book exhibition series, and a deep dive into the works of Bound and Unbound 8. Bound and Unbound 8 was juried by Bratislava, Slovakia-based altered book artist and illustrator, Isobelle Ouzman. Ouzman is widely known for her work on the covers of Alice with a Why by Anna James and The Whisperwicks series, published by Simon & Schuster. The exhibition is now on view at the I.D. Weeks Library through Jan. 5, 2026.

Public Service Colloquium

USD Department of Political Science
invites you to attend our

Public Service Colloquium

Monday, November 24, 2025
2nd Floor of ID Weeks Library 5 - 6:30 pm

With Student Presentations from:
Dr. Hellwege's Intro to Political Science
Dr. Mrozla's Advanced Policing Issues
Dr. Braunstein's Race and Justice

Light refreshments provided

RED Readership - October 2025

In October, USD RED had 71099 full-text downloads and 554 new submissions were posted, bringing the total works in the repository to 9047. University of South Dakota scholarship was read by 3325 institutions across 187 countries. 

The most popular papers were: 
The Role of Dating Apps in the Formation of Long-Term Relationships in College (1892 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis/317
A Criminological Analysis of Notorious Serial Killers in the United States (1250 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis/156
The Parentification of Eldest Daughters (719 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/diss-thesis/244


The most popular publications were: 
South Dakota Law Review (21421 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/sdlrev
Medical School Class Composites (16692 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/composites
Honors Thesis (13246 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis

RED Readership Snapshot for September 2025

In September, USD RED had 82701 full-text downloads and 705 new submissions were posted, bringing the total works in the repository to 9074. University of South Dakota scholarship was read by 3884 institutions across 188 countries. 

The most popular papers were: 
A Criminological Analysis of Notorious Serial Killers in the United States (1330 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis/156

The Role of Dating Apps in the Formation of Long-Term Relationships in College (1124 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis/317

Confined In (Patri)Architecture: How Gothic and Horror Literature Exposes Ongoing Violence and Oppression Against Women (860 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/diss-thesis/68


The most popular publications were: 
Medical School Class Composites (25612 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/composites
South Dakota Law Review (21180 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/sdlrev
Honors Thesis (13089 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis

University Libraries CSA Employee of the Year and Years of Service Celebration

 Congratulations to University Libraries CSA Employee of the Year - Anne Hinseth

Also congratulations to Library Employees celebrating Years of Service

Caroline Bates – 15 years
Timmi Johnson – 15 years
Kathleen McElhinney – 15 years
Anne Hinseth – 30 years
Catherine Paltz – 35 years
Diane Frigge – 40 years

Lunch & Learn - Preserving Oral History Of The Northern Plains

 

Lunch & Learn
Preserving Oral History Of The Northern Plains

Learn what oral history is and how it enriches our understanding of the
past and present, with an introduction to the South Dakota Oral History
Center, which has preserved the voices of the people of the Northern
Plains through a collection of more than 5500 interviews.
Facilitated by Dr. Alison Turner, Curator of the
South Dakota Oral History Center.

OCT. 6TH - 12PM
Vermillion Public Library’s Kozak Room
-A light lunch is provided-

RED - August 2025 Readership Snapshot

Last month, USD RED had 72599 full-text downloads and 724 new submissions were posted, bringing the total works in the repository to 9180. University of South Dakota scholarship was read by 3331 institutions across 185 countries. 

The most popular papers were: 
The Role of Dating Apps in the Formation of Long-Term Relationships in College (1569 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis/317

A Criminological Analysis of Notorious Serial Killers in the United States (1245 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis/156

Confined In (Patri)Architecture: How Gothic and Horror Literature Exposes Ongoing Violence and Oppression Against Women (622 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/diss-thesis/68


The most popular publications were: 
Medical School Class Composites (35511 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/composites

Honors Thesis (11691 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis

South Dakota Law Review (9935 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/sdlrev

INTRODUCTION TO DATA SCIENCE - Workshops

From the University Libraries
Digital Scholarship & Research Services
Fall 2025 Workshops
INTRODUCTION TO DATA SCIENCE

Instructors
David Wachira BS, MS
David.Wachira@usd.edu

Mark Schroeder BS, MLIS
Mark.Schroeder@usd.edu

Earn a Data Ready digital
badge if you complete all
three courses!

Find out more at the QR code.
https://libguides.usd.edu/dsrs/workshops

SEP.18
DATA VISUALIZATION AND
ANALYSIS WITH R
ID WEEKS 321
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Thursday) 

OCT.23
DATA VISUALIZATION AND
ANALYSIS WITH PYTHON
ID WEEKS 321
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Thursday)

NOV.13
DATA VIZ WITH POWER BI
ID WEEKS 321
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Thursday)

Cedric and Daisey Marks Collection

A few selections from the Cedric and Daisey Marks Collection of Pre-Columbian Art have been installed on the second floor of the library, west side, right across from the elevator entrance. This collection was donated to the University Art Galleries in 1992.  

New Resource - Libby by Overdrive

Libby is a reading app by OverDrive, which allows users to borrow eBooks and audiobooks from the library. In audio, we currently have a full run of Shakespeare and some titles from L.A. Theatre Works and a handful of English titles. We also have over 5,000 titles from 4 University Presses in eBook format which cover many disciplines. View/listen on your computer or use the Libby app to read/listen to subscribed content. Search for and add University of South Dakota as your library and then add your USD library card by signing in with your USD credentials. 

More info: https://libguides.usd.edu/libby

DATA WORKSHOPS - DSRS

DATA WORKSHOPS
FROM DIGITAL SCHOLARSHIP & RESEARCH SERVICES

COMPUTING @ USD:
USING THE LAWRENCE HPC CLUSTER
This two-part workshop from the Research Computing Group will
familiarize attendees with the Linux command line and walk them
through accessing Lawrence, USD’s high performance computing
cluster, to run interactive and batch computing jobs.

Speakers Ryan Johnson & Bill Conn 

SESSION 1
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2025
1 PM - 4 PM, ID WEEKS 321

This session introduces attendees to the Bash shell command line
interface, including navigating and working with files/directories, as well
as using SSH, SSH-Keys, SFTP, and the Globus file transfer service. If time
permits, we will also cover more advanced Bash topics such as pipes,
loops, and shell scripting. If possible, please bring your own computer.

SESSION 2
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2025
1 PM - 4 PM, ID WEEKS 321
This session will describe the various resources available on Lawrence, their
best uses, and how to interact with the SLURM job scheduler. We will also go
over running interactive and batch jobs. This session requires basic familiarity with the Linux command line, either through previous experience or by attending Part 1 of this series. If possible, please bring your own computer.

Questions? rcg@usd.edu
Save the Dates!
*You can choose to attend one or both workshops.
REGISTER HERE!
https://libguides.usd.edu/dsrs/workshops

 

Trial - Bloomsbury Medieval Studies

Bloomsbury Medieval Studies

E-Books and E-Texts, Images and Sound. Interdisciplinary collection on medieval studies combines primary sources and interdisciplinary scholarship from a global perspective. Contents include the Encyclopedia of the Global Middle Ages, digitized medieval maps from the British Library, manuscripts and incunabula, and over one thousand images of medieval objects from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Research and Learning section of the site offers lesson plans and subject guides to support medieval studies instruction.

Trial is set up to begin September 8, 2025, and last until October 8, 2025. 

The URL to access the platform is: 
https://usd.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.bloomsburymedievalstudies.com

Fill out our feedback form and let us know what you think about this resource: http://libguides.usd.edu/trial

Data Visualization and Analysis With R - Sept 18

Data Visualization and Analysis With R - Sept 18 

Register Today!
https://usd-dsrs.libcal.com/event/14921681

In this introductory course, we'll dive into the fundamental concepts and techniques of data analysis and visualization using R. Through hands-on exercises and practical examples, you'll learn how to:

Install relevant software.
Importing and exporting datasets.
Perform exploratory data analysis to understand the underlying patterns and relationships.
Clean and preprocess data to ensure its quality and usability.
Load necessary libraries and create functions to analyze data.
Interpret insights generated from your results
Create visualizations to communicate your findings effectively.

Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Time Zone: Central Time - US & Canada (change)
Location: ID Weeks 321 (Archives reading room)
Categories:   Data Ready  

 

 

New Resource: AccessAnesthesiology

We are pleased to announce the addition of a new and valuable resource to our digital collection: AccessAnesthesiology! This powerful online platform provides a wealth of content for anesthesiology education and clinical practice.

Key Features of AccessAnesthesiology:

• Comprehensive Texts: AccessAnesthesiology includes leading textbooks in the field, covering a wide range of topics, from basic principles to advanced techniques.
• Multimedia Resources: Explore a variety of multimedia resources, including procedural videos, animations, and self-assessment tools to enhance your learning experience.
• Quick Reference Tools: Access clinical guidelines, drug information, and quick reference tools to support decision-making in real-world scenarios.
• Exam Preparation: Utilize board review materials and self-assessment resources to prepare for exams and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in anesthesiology.

Access Information:
You can access AccessAnesthesiology by clicking on this link https://usd.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com

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.

 

 

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