Devereaux Online

 We’re so happy to see you – even though you may not see us. As you know, the Devereaux building is being renovated and the library is – well, just not there anymore. We are here, though, enjoying new views from the Dakota Building, 306 East Saint Joseph (just across the street from Rocker Square II). Most of the library’s physical materials are in storage for the time being. Library services and resources are still available. There are hundreds of thousands of electronic resources available via the library. E-books and journals can be found at https://www.sdsmt.edu/.../Resources/ElectronicResources/      Interlibrary loan is also available to help you get the material you need. If you need assistance, contact us, we’re here to help. Give us a call, 605-394-2418 or email library@sdsmt.edu  

  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: Exte...

The School of Mines library staff is now located at 306 East Saint Joseph Street (605) 394-2418 library@sdsmt.edu

I thought it would be interesting to find something in Access Science I could do at home. I found one using eggs, however of the three experiments only one was something I thought I could do… I could cook an egg in alcohol (rubbing), which is why it is not edible or get an egg to bounce using vinegar or turn the whites of an egg green. (I had thought it might be the yolk to turn green ala “Green Eggs and Ham”, but no.} Red cabbage is used for that experiment.   The experiment As I did not have any red cabbage or rubbing alcohol, I went with the bouncing egg. I did have vinegar and eggs and a glass. It will take 24 hours for the shell to become soft enough. Here goes. I had to improvise as I do not have a clear glass, so went with a small bowl. I still think it should be fine. The egg bubbled just like the video said. Now I have to wait and see if I get a bounce.   24 hours later: ...

Spring is here! It's time to get outside and do some yard work and our electronic resources can help. Use the links below or find your own to get some ideas and information on gardening and landscaping.   Gardening by Alison Pickney https://southdakotaschoolofminesandtechnology.on.worldcat.org/search?queryString=%20gardening#/oclc/836793729 Organic Gardening https://southdakotaschoolofminesandtechnology.on.worldcat.org/search?queryString=%20gardening#/oclc/61313829 Hints on Landscaping and Gardening by Hermann Puckler-Muskau https://southdakotaschoolofminesandtechnology.on.worldcat.org/search?queryString=%20gardening&databaseList=2375,283,251,197,285,143,199,233,2634,245,203,2233,239,217,638&sortKey=LIBRARY&clusterResults=true&translateSearch=false&queryTranslationLanguage=fr&expandSearch=false&scope=&page=2#/oclc/874932271  Water-efficient landscaping in the Intermountain West: a professional and do-it-yourself guide by Heidi Krat...

I decided to see what the library might have on Origami. (You'll need to be on campus or using VPN to follow the links) I thought everyone has paper, right? So, in looking for some inspiration for a simple project I typed Origami in several of our databases. To my surprise, origami was used in several different applications in dealing with information on the universe, electronics, math, health etc. Because origami is in fact mathematical folding it can be used to provide visuals for all sorts of ideas and projects. Looking for a project to share I used “ Academic Search Premier ” and found: “ How to Fold It: The Mathematics of Linkages, Origami, and Polyhedra ” Author: O'Rourke, Joseph. There is a PDF of the book so the material can be viewed online or downloaded.  As I had not done a lot of origami, I decided that I would go for a simple shape and see How it would go. As it turned out, there were not any simple shapes I could try. However, I am including this as th...