Library Resources

The Devereaux Library offers many resources, from those needed for advanced research to entertainment and distractions when you just want to rest and relax.  

  • E-books - Thousands of books are available from a several vendors including Knovel, ProQuestEbscoHost, Overdrive, Hoopla, Access Engineering and Access Science. These collections range from the highly technical to pleasure reading. We suggest you begin your search in Primo. 
  • E-journals and magazines - Millions of articles are available online. The collections include research material as well as casual reading. Hint: begin your search in Primo or Overdrive
  • Printed books, journals, magazines, maps, etc. - While most of the library’s print collection is in storage, many items are now located in campus departments. Check Primo.  If the material is not readily available, the library can borrow it from another library for you. 
  • Videos - The library’s popular DVD collection IS available. Primo can take you to them! Hoopla has many more available to you. Avon has thousands of academic videos online. Every video is searchable in Primo. 
  • Archival materials - A small portion of South Dakota Mine’s archives has been scanned and can be accessed via DLSD. Library staff can assist you with your archival requests. Please contact us. 
  • All our electronic resources are here. 

The library staff is available to help you find resources and learn how to maximize their use. The library can deliver resources to you via Devereaux Delivers


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Check out our electronic resources today!

Check out our electronic resources today!
We have scores of databases for almost anything
you might be looking for!

Physical Review Journals
Journals of the American 
Physical Society; indexing 
and full-text. Devereaux 
Library does not subscribe
to all material indexed in 
this database. Campus 
community members 
may request any item
via Devereaux Delivers 
at no charge.
Points of View Reference Center
This database contains 
resources that present 
multiple sides of an issue, 
it provides rich content to 
help students assess and 
develop persuasive arguments 
and essays, better understand 
controversial issues and 
develop analytical 
thinking skills.
PRIMO, the Library Catalog
The catalog of the
Devereaux Library, a 
register of bibliographic 
items found in the library. 
Includes, books, journals,
DVDs, CDs, documents, 
and links to 
electronic materials; 
database of materials
held by the Devereaux 
Library.
Professional Development Collection
A highly specialized 
database of full-text 
electronic information 
especially for educators, 
professional librarians 
and education researchers.
ProQuest
A collection of 
databases covering 
the arts, business, 
geology, health, history, 
literature, science and 
technology and social 
sciences. Includes 
dissertations and thesis; 
indexing and full-text.
Rapid City Journal
The library does 
not currently subscribe 
to the Rapid City Journal.
However, individuals may 
view a limited number of
articles without a 
subscription.
Rapid City Journal Index 1990-2000
This is an index created 
by the staff of the South 
Dakota Library Network 
to provide access to 
articles published in the
Rapid City Journal between 
1999-2005, and the Northern 
Hills Journal between 
1999-2000. This index 
is preserved as a searchable
spreadsheet.
Readers' Guide Retrospective: 1890-1982
Readers’ Guide Retrospective: 
1890-1982 is a digital archive 
of the H.W. Wilson’s Readers’ 
Guide to Periodical Literature, 
the ultimate index of subjects
in the popular press.
Regional Business News
This database provides 
full-text regional business 
publications for the 
United States and 
Canadian provinces.
Users can search 
newspapers, magazines 
and other resources 
from trusted news sources.
Research Library
This resource offers
access to thousands 
of full-text periodicals. 
A diversified mix 
of scholarly journals, 
professional and trade 
publications, and 
magazines covering 
over 150 subjects 
and topics.



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