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Campus Library

The library provides quality library services to meet the educational, research and informational needs of patients, family members and medical professionals.

The library is located on the Ground Floor of Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center.

Library Services

The our library provides the following services. We are happy to make arrangements for your library needs so please let us know if you have any questions.

Reference

Library personnel will provide instruction on the use of EBSCO and other computerized resources.

Computer Searching

Computer-generated bibliographies in the fields of medicine, nursing, allied health, management and related topics are available. To obtain a successful search, it is usually necessary to communicate directly with the librarians and explain the information requested.

Audiovisuals

Includes videocassettes, audiocassettes, slide/tape programs.

Pamphlet/Health Education File

A pamphlet file containing literature on health-related topics

Group Study Room

One study room available for small group study, individual study or audiovisual viewing. The room, which accommodates 3-4 people, can be reserved.

Carrels for Individual Study

Shelf space can be made available for long-term projects, upon request. Each carrel is equipped to accommodate audiovisual equipment.

Computers

Workstations available for patron convenience with a variety of available software programs, including Internet access.

Microfilm Reader/Printer

Available for viewing and printing journal articles

Copier and Fax Machine

Personal use of the copy machine is available at no charge; personal use of the fax machine will be charged at $1.25 per page. Other policies regarding photocopy and fax services are available upon request.

Library Loan Policies

Matt Nasser Video Library

Patients and their families may request a family-oriented video for up to 3 days.

Books, Journals and Clinical Videos
  • The loan period for books is 4 weeks; journals and clinic videos are available for a 7 day period.
  • Books and journals may be renewed once if they have not been requested by someone else.
  • Renewals may be made in person or by calling 605-322-8484.
  • Reference books and closed reserve materials do not circulate.
  • Items should be returned to the circulation desk. A book return drop is located outside the library entrance for return of materials when the library is not open.

Library Hours

Our library staff is willing to help you find the information you need. They are present during our normal library hours.

Library Hours
Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday, Sunday, Holidays Closed

Additional Links

Our library partners work with us to make the services we offer available to you without having to leave the hospital.

Contact Avera McKennan's Library Staff

  • Circulation Desk - 605-322-8484
  • Reference/Computer Search - 605-322-8476 or 605-322-8484
  • Interlibrary Loans - 605-322-8476
  • Fax Number - 605-322-8480