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

 

 

Academic Search Complete tutorials

We have new Academic Search Complete tutorials on YouTube

Academic Search Complete Part One (How to find and access scholarly databases)
https://youtu.be/s4JWAUoah3c
Academic Search Complete Part Two (Basic search techniques)
https://youtu.be/Pmeni3yuRBo
Academic Search Complete Part Three (Using advanced search strategies)
https://youtu.be/E8XRJFsPpvY

Changes to IPA Source effective June 1, 2025

Effective June 1, IPA Source has upgraded the text viewer. All texts will be accessible via a convenient "View Full Text" button, which will open the text in a new window/tab. This change also offers an improved experience for those accessing IPA Source from a mobile device.

As of this update, the ability to download individual files as PDFs will be discontinued, but printing files is permitted to any printing option supported by the user’s device (including print to PDF file if enabled). All files are for the personal use of the authorized user.

Faculty may continue to refer to the same text links. Permalinks continue to be available for each text in our catalog.

RED Readership - May 2025

In May, USD RED had 20781 full-text downloads and 1025 new submissions were posted, bringing the total works in the repository to 6929. University of South Dakota scholarship was read by 1812 institutions across 158 countries.
The most popular papers were: 

A Criminological Analysis of Notorious Serial Killers in the United States (1604 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis/156
The Role of Dating Apps in the Formation of Long-Term Relationships in College (609 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis/317
The Parentification of Eldest Daughters (502 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/diss-thesis/244


The most popular publications were:
Honors Thesis (8941 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis
Dissertations and Theses (4385 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/diss-thesis
South Dakota Law Review (2942 downloads)
https://red.library.usd.edu/sdlrev

Retirement Reception - Carol Leibiger

Please Join Us for a Retirement Reception Honoring Professor Carol Leibiger

May 19, 2025
3:00-4:30
I.D. Weeks Library
2nd Floor Tower

Light Refreshments Will Be Served
Remarks at 3:30

An RSVP is not Required
Cards and Notes to Carol are Welcome

 

 

New User Interface for EBSCOhost databases

EBSCOhost Databases are updating their user interface! Changes will take place for USD on Thursday, May 15.

Quick start guide can be found at https://connect.ebsco.com/s/article/New-EBSCOhost-Quick-Start-Guide?language=en_US

If you have questions please email us at library@usd.edu

Summer Reference Schedule

Summer Reference Schedule - May 12-Aug 22

Monday - Friday
10am - 12:30 pm
2 pm - 4:30 pm

libanswers.usd.edu

Library Hours - Summer

Summer Hours - Starting May 12
Mon - Friday 7:30am - 5pm
Saturday Noon - 5pm
Sunday Closed