The physical reference desk will be closed this semester. Librarians and staff are available online for
drop-in help online. We will answer your questions and help with your research virtually.
Contact us through Ask-A-Librarian via chat, text or email.
● Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 9 p.m
● Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
● Sunday 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
After hours you may send an email through the link above or
ask@usd.libanswers.com and your inquiry will be answered promptly.
Additional Reference Services
Reference services for the Lee Medical Building, Native Student Center, Veteran
Student Services, and the Community College of Sioux Falls (CCSF) are available
virtually or by appointment. Students, faculty, and staff may also contact the Reference
Desk online as noted above.
Subject Specialist Services
Virtual appointments and consultations with library subject specialists are available on a
limited basis.
● Virtual appointments will be held using teleconferencing software platforms such as
Zoom or WebEx. Once the appointment/consultation is scheduled the librarian will
send you an invitation to meet through either Zoom or WebEx.
● Requests for face-to-face consultation services will be assessed by the librarian
relative to the research objectives and risk mitigation.
○ If meeting in person you will be required to wear a mask and practice social
distancing.
○ The meeting space will be disinfected before and after the meeting.
