June 2023 RED Readership Totals

In June, USD RED had 7373 full-text downloads and 41 new submissions were posted, bringing the total works in the repository to 1544. University of South Dakota scholarship was read by 592 institutions across 134 countries. 

The most popular papers were:
A Criminological Analysis of Notorious Serial Killers in the United States (570 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis/156

Application of Leininger’s Culture Care Theory in Family Medical History (267 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis/43

The Art of Breaking Up: Ending Romantic Relationships (205 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis/223


The most popular publications were:
Honors Thesis (3972 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis

Dissertations and Theses (1068 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/diss-thesis

South Dakota Law Review (734 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/sdlrev

New Database - Lens

Title: LENS

URL: http://www.lens.org

Lens.org is a freely available database, that includes several different tools, including a searchable database of scholarly literature called Scholarly Works and several patent tools including Patents, PatCite, and PatSeq. Additionally there are publicly available and searchable Lens Profiles that scholars can curate and link to their ORCiD profile.

For more information, visit About the Lens.

USD University Libraries has a limited subscription to the Institutional Toolkit (ITK). Use your USD email to register for an account.  https://www.lens.org/lens/user/registration

 

Library Hours - 4th of July

 I.D. Weeks Library will be closed July 1-4

May 2023 Readership Snapshot - USD RED

In May, USD RED had 9205 full-text downloads and 64 new submissions were posted, bringing the total works in the repository to 1531. University of South Dakota scholarship was read by 867 institutions across 141 countries. 

The most popular papers were:
A Criminological Analysis of Notorious Serial Killers in the United States (1291 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis/156

The Art of Breaking Up: Ending Romantic Relationships (385 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis/223

The Effect of Exercise on College Students' Overall Health (287 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis/74


The most popular publications were:
Honors Thesis (6267 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis

Dissertations and Theses (1167 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/diss-thesis

Occupational Therapy Capstone Presentations (763 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/ot-capstone



 

Library Hours - Juneteenth

 I.D. Weeks Library will be closed June 17-19

Interlibrary Loan Temporary Closure - May 26-June 7

Interlibrary Loan Temporary Closure

Due to staff absence, there will be minimal inter-library loan services between 5 pm, May 26 and 8 am, June 7.  Other library staff will be processing interlibrary loans as best as possible, but please be advised that any issues with an interlibrary loan request may not be addressed until the staff returns on June 7. 

Memorial Day - Library Hours

 The library will be closed May 27-29.

RED Monthly Readership Totals - April 2023

In April, USD RED had 9369 full-text downloads and 84 new submissions were posted, bringing the total works in the repository to 1452. University of South Dakota scholarship was read by 903 institutions across 140 countries.

The most popular papers were:
A Criminological Analysis of Notorious Serial Killers in the United States (1807 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis/156

The Effect of Exercise on College Students' Overall Health (421 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis/74

The Art of Breaking Up: Ending Romantic Relationships (340 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis/223


The most popular publications were:
Honors Thesis (6731 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis

Occupational Therapy Capstone Presentations (911 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/ot-capstone

Dissertations and Theses (786 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/diss-thesis

 

 

Summer Reference Hours

Virtual Reference Hours May 8-Aug.18

Monday - Thursday
9 am - 11:30 am
1 - 3:30 pm
6 - 9 pm

Friday
9 am - 11:30 am
1 - 3:30 pm

Sunday
2 pm - 9 pm 

Library Hours - Summer

 Summer Hours Starting May 8
Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 8 pm
Friday 7:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday - Sunday Noon - 5 pm

 

 

Library Hours - Finals

Monday - Thursday (5/1-4) 7:30 am - 2 am
Friday (5/5) 7:30 am - 8 pm
Saturday (5/6) Noon - 5 pm
Sunday (5/7) Closed

Trial - LibKey

University Libraries will be running a trial for LibKey until May 14.

LibKey is a suite of products designed to connect users to the full text available to them in fewer clicks, including articles found in the library catalog and publishers' websites. As you search for literature in select databases (e.g., PubMed) or the library catalog, you will notice faster access to full-text links. The LibKey Suite consists of four products:
•    LibKey Discovery is an API that is integrated into a library management system. (This feature is not currently turned on for the trial.)
•    LibKey Link links to full text from publisher and aggregator sources
•    LibKey Nomad is a browser extension active at sites researchers visit, including publisher pages, PubMed, Google, etc.). Download the LibKey Nomad browser extension on your desktop or laptop
•    LibKey.io is a single search box that allows users to search by DOI or PMID.

LibKey Suite integrates the Unpaywall Open Access database, expanding the library collection to link to most Open Access (OA) content. LibKey has also partnered with Retraction Watch, so it can inform users at the point of article linking about the retraction status of an article before they link to it.

LibKey also provides access to BrowZine. BrowZine is a web or mobile application that allows users to browse, read, and monitor journals available through the University Libraries.


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

BROKEN BOOK EXHIBIT ON DISPLAY THROUGH END OF THE SEMESTER

 A book exhibit arranged by students in an English senior capstone course taught by Jillian Linster, Ph.D, lecturer of English, is on display on the second floor of the University of South Dakota’s I.D. Weeks Library through the end of the semester.

A reception for the exhibit is planned for April 19 at 3 p.m. in front of Archives & Special Collections on the third floor of the library, room 321. Refreshments will be served.

Students in Linster’s class are exploring the history of early modern books and their production. They are learning about the physical features of book objects, such as the difference between folios and octavos and the process of making paper. Archives & Special Collections is supporting the students’ coursework by providing examples of early modern books from the 17th through the 19th centuries for the students to examine.

The students’ interest in damaged volumes and their preservation has led them to curate this exhibit of well-used books from the Archives’ collections.

“A broken book is a sign of a book well used. Our display functions as a reminder that books are meant to be interacted with and explored. Though these books may seem in rough shape, their condition illustrates the history of their use,” said in a statement made by Linster's students. “Seeing the state of these books opens up discussion about the different ways we interact with books, not only for entertainment, but for practical use as well. Special collections serves as a place for the preservation and careful handling of these delicate books, allowing curious readers to examine objects and knowledge from a time long since past.”

 Originally posted at  https://www.usd.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/college-of-arts-sciences/south-dakotan-arts-and-sciences/broken-book-exhibit-on-display-through-end-of-the-semester

Library Hours- Easter

Library Hours - Easter
April 6 7:30 am - 5 pm
April 7-9 Closed
April 10 Noon-10 pm

 The Reference Desk will be closed April 7-10

 

VR Lab at ID Weeks Library

 Come check out the new VR Lab at ID Weeks Library!

Who can use it?
Anyone, although the apps currently all focus on the heath and natural sciences.

Where is it located?
ID Weeks Room 102.

Do I need an appointment?
We will be holding weekly open office hours for students, staff, and faculty to utilize the equipment. Hours are 9am -1 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.  You may also check out equipment for educational purposes.

What equipment do you have?
The VR Lab has two HTC Vive Pro headsets connected to two new gaming computers. One set is located on a mobile cart and can be used in ID Weeks Library classrooms.

More information at https://libguides.usd.edu/dsrs/vrlab

#VRLab  #I.D.WeeksLibrary #Technology

 

 

Westside Heating Shutdown- March 23

 On March 23, from 8am- 4pm  Facilities will be shutting down the heating for the westside of ID Weeks for repairs. 

While repairs are made there will be no heat to the westside of the building.

The University Libraries are looking for your feedback!

 Check your USD emails—the LibQUAL+® Lite Survey link has been sent to USD students, faculty, staff, and administrators. It takes less than 5 minutes to complete! Survey results will help the libraries set priorities to improve library services and collections to support your learning, teaching and research needs.

Students who voluntarily enter their USD email address with their completed survey will be eligible to WIN one of twenty University Libraries Stadium blankets. Please do not complete the survey if you are not at least 18 years old.

To ensure anonymity, email addresses are separated from survey responses and drawing entries once the completed survey is submitted. The survey is open March 21-April 8th, 2023. If you have questions or problems accessing the survey, please contact Caroline Bates at libqual@usd.edu.

RED Readership Snapshot for February 2023

In February, USD RED had 7403 full-text downloads and 7 new submissions were posted, bringing the total works in the repository to 1349. University of South Dakota scholarship was read by 879 institutions across 141 countries. 

The most popular papers were:
A Criminological Analysis of Notorious Serial Killers in the United States (1526 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis/156

 
The Effect of Exercise on College Students' Overall Health (404 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis/74

AN ANALYSIS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON THE STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA (334 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis/266


The most popular publications were:
Honors Thesis (5621 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis

 
Dissertations and Theses (677 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/diss-thesis

Occupational Therapy Capstone Presentations (548 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/ot-capstone

Library Hours - Spring Break

 Spring Break Hours

March 10  7:30 am - 5 pm
March 11-12 Closed
March 13-17 7:30 am - 5 pm
March 18 Closed
March 19 Noon - Midnight

 

 

Sarah Hanson-Pareek selected February USD Civil Service Employee of the Month

 Congratulations to Sarah Hanson-Pareek for being selected February USD Civil Service Employee of the Month!

Sarah is Curator of Digital Projects and Photographs for the Archives and Special Collections