Starting April 4th the Mears Library building will be closed.
We will still maintain an online presence.
Please call or email if you have any questions.
Contact Mears Library!
Phone: (605) 331-6660
Email: library@usiouxfalls.edu
annie.sternburg@usiouxfalls.edu
If you are looking for materials specific to your discipline, the Subject Guides are a good place to start. There you will find best bets for databases and links to online materials and ebooks.
Is Mears Library open?
The physical building is not open but several services are available online
What hours are library staff available?
Library staff are available virtually, Monday though Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
What services are available?
Ebooks are available in the HERE and in library catalog
Research databases are available HERE.
Interlibrary loan services are limited but still available.
New Magazines, Trade Publications, and Temporary databases are available HERE
If you need help navigating any of these resources, a librarian is here to help.
What if I need a print book?
At this time, Library staff are not able to retrieve print books from Mears Library or request print books through Interlibrary Loan. You may search Worldcat to see if books are available at libraries near you (enter your location's zip code after searching for the book title). Check the library’s website to see if they are open before you visit.
What if I have library materials currently checked out?
Due dates have been changed to May 2020 and fines will not be charged for the spring semester. If you live in the Sioux Falls area, materials may be returned to the library through the book drop in the entryway of the building.
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