The Devereaux Library’s emphasis will focus more on its
digital resources as it is being reduced in space and physical holdings to
allow for two more floors of the building to be repurposed for use by non-library
affiliated departments and services.
During this process, the library staff will be working from a
temporary location at 306 E. Saint Joseph St. and most of our print materials
will be placed in storage. The library’s
study areas and ready access to print materials will be unavailable for the
duration of the renovation, however, our interlibrary loan program, digital
resources, and library instruction services are still operational and library
staff can help patrons utilize these services.
Most research materials from archives and special collections are
available for use during this time but an appointment is required to view these
items. The library also continues to
offer our popular movies.
What the renovation
plans encompass:
Exterior
changes:
The exterior plans call for replacing most of the bricks at
the front of the building with large windows.
Interior
changes:
The first floor (garden level) will continue to house the
Industrial Engineering department.
The second floor (main level) will have Einstein Bros.
Bagels, Information Technology Services Help Desk, Student Success Center,
tutoring space, printing services, a large open area that students can access
24/7 for studying and some private study rooms.
The third floor will house a Makerspace, Testing Center,
Slide Rule (for students needing math help), and have private study rooms, as
well as common areas where students can gather to study or socialize.
The fourth floor will contain the library. Here students can get help with research
assistance and will have access to a wide range of materials. Books on various subjects including both non-fiction
and fiction titles as well as movies and audiobooks will be available for check
out. Campus archives will be housed in
the library with the Special Collections.
The library also provides a South Dakota Reading Room where you can find
a wide range of materials focusing on South Dakota topics. A smartboard and quiet study spaces will also
be available for our patrons.
The elevator and restrooms on the first and third floors
will be enlarged to meet ADA standards.
The building’s air handling system and plumbing will also be
updated.
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| Devereaux Library pre-renovation |
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| Devereaux building after renovation |
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