Corroborations 2016 - reception April 21 - 4:30 pm

National Library Week

Art Exhibit: "Take a Seat"

Tuesday, April 5, 2016 - Thu , May 5, 2016


A class project for the Art 123, Three-Dimensional Design in the College of Fine Arts worked in teams to create chairs using corrugated cardboard. Project requirements specified that the chairs must be functional, aesthetic, ergonomic and support a 225 pound individual. This exhibit will be located in the Second Floor Gallery of I.D. Weeks Library.

My Body My Rights

March 4 - May 2, 2016 * USD's Amnesty International is curating an art show based on the campaign My Body. My Rights. * This exhibit is be located on the second floor-west of the University Libraries.

EBL Ebooks Main

As part of the overall modernization and consolidation of ProQuest ebook platforms, the ProQuest EBL and Ebook Central platforms will be unavailable for up to two hours Thursday April 7, 2016 (4 - 6 pm) for scheduled maintenance.

Current works by Leila Ghasempor

Located in University Libraries Gallery, first floor.

Ghasempor’s work is diverse since she does sculpture, ceramic and painting in lots of medium;  including pastel, watercolor, gouache, crayon, chalks, colored pencil, and acrylic. Her works comes from her imagination and the concerns that she has.  Examples include the weather in her native country Iran, and social concerns in other countries around the world. Ghasempor states she would also like to be an activist.

Library Hours - Easter Recess

Friday (3/24)  7:30 am - noon  

Saturday - Sunday (3/25-26)  Closed

Proquest Downtime - March 12

On Saturday March 12, 2016, ProQuest will be installing critical firmware updates to its systems infrastructure. The window is scheduled to begin at 9:00 PM and will last for eight (8) hours.

During this time, access to the ProQuest products listed below will not be available:
•    ProQuest platform databases (search.proquest.com)
•    ProQuest Congressional
•    ProQuest Dialog
•    Dissertations Express
•    Digital Sanborn Maps
•    RefWorks
•    Books in Print

Shakespeare Illustrated

When: Monday, March 7, 2016 - Sat , April 2, 2016 *
Where: University Libraries, I.D. Weeks building *
Description: The Library will be displaying illustrated editions of Shakespeare in the second floor gallery area to coincide with the Folio exhibit at the National Music Museum

http://www.usd.edu/Shakespeare

Shakespeare Illustrated

Tuesday,  March 1, 2016 * 4pm * refreshments at 3:30 pm

Library Hours - Spring Break

Friday (3/4)  7:30 am - 5 pm *
Saturday - Sunday (3/5-6)  Closed*
Monday - Friday (3/7-11)  8 am - 5 pm *
Saturday (3/12)  Closed *
Sunday (3/13)  10 am - 2 am

"It Can Wait"

Publication Design Class Campaign Project –  (Graphic Design, CFA)

February 22 - March 31, 2016.

Students in the Publication Design class have created a social campaign advising against texting while studying, walking and while using the toilet. The students created posters and other signs posted in various places in the library building.

Sing Our Rivers Red

The English Department is hosting a reading of creative works Friday, Feb 26.  4-6pm
The exhibit runs through March 10.

Library Hours - Presidents Day

Presidents Day * Monday 2/15* 10 am - 2am

Proquest - Downtime

On Saturday February 13, 2016, ProQuest will be performing critical maintenance. The window is scheduled to begin at 9:00 PM and will last for six (6) hours. During this time ProQuest will not be available.

We apologize for this inconvenience. 

Database Trial - British History Online

British History Online is a not-for-profit digital library based at the Institute of Historical Research. It brings together material for British history from the collections of libraries, archives, museums and academics. These primary and secondary sources, which range from medieval to twentieth century, are easily searchable and browsable online.
https://login.ezproxy.usd.edu/login?url=https://www.british-history.ac.uk


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

Trial is available until Feb. 11

Martin Luther King Day Hours

Martin Luther King Day * Monday (1/18)  * 10 am - 2 am

Proquest Scheduled Downtime

On Jan. 16, 2016, Proquest will be preforming upgrades to their services.  The updates will start at 9 pm and last for 8 hours.
During this time the following resources will not be available:

ProQuest
ProQuest Congressional
RefWorks
Books in Print

New Database - American Indian Histories and Cultures

A wide-ranging digital resource presenting a unique insight into interactions between American Indians and Europeans from their earliest contact, continuing through the turbulence of the American Civil War, the on-going repercussions of government legislation, right up to the civil rights movement of the mid-twentieth century. Explore manuscripts, artwork and rare printed books dating from the earliest contact with European settlers right up to photographs and newspapers from the mid-twentieth century. Browse through a wide range of rare and original documents from treaties, speeches and diaries, to historic maps and travel journals. 

https://login.ezproxy.usd.edu/login?url=http://www.aihc.amdigital.co.uk

Library Hours - Starting Jan. 10

Monday - Thursday	7:30 am -2 am
Friday	7:30 am - 11 pm
Saturday	10 am - 11 pm
Sunday	10 am - 2 am

Exceptions to regular hours - http://usd-library.blogspot.com/search/label/hours