The responsibilities
of this department include checking in and checking
out library materials (books, videos, etc.). The circulation
desk is also responsible for checking in/out media and
equipment (digital cameras, camcorders, laptops, projectors,
etc.) maintained by Graphics & Media department
of Information and Instructional Services (IIS). Other
circulation and borrowing services are:
Interlibrary Loan
If the library does not own a specific item the library
can borrow that item from other libraries to serve
your needs. Please visit Interlibrary
loan page to read the instructions.
Course Reserves
The faculty can put course reserves at the circulation
desk. They are checked out to students following the
instructions provided by the instructor concerned.
If you are an instructor and wish to put some course
material on reserve at the library, please download
and submit the reserve form. In order to search
items placed on reserve, please visit the course
reserves page.
Services to Distance Learning Students
The library offers services to those students who
are currently enrolled in only distance learning courses
(offered by Black Hills State University) and do not
reside in Spearfish. Services include issuance of
library cards, passwords for database searching, reference
assistance, delivery of books and journal articles,
and interlibrary loan. Please visit Distance
Learning page to get detailed help.
Services to Community Users
If you are a non-BHSU user who resides in Spearfish
(or nearby areas) and wish to become a member of the
library, please check out the services
available to community users.
Questions?
Please read Frequently
Asked Questions related to Circulation and Borrowing
Services. Please visit the circulation desk for further
help or contact the Circulation Librarian at (605) 642-6834.
