BHSU LIBRARY IS UNDERGOING RENOVATION; SERVICES RELOCATED TO STUDENT UNION
22 December 2020
The E.Y. Berry Library on the campus of Black Hills State University is closed for renovations. Library services will be available at the David B. Miller Yellow Jacket Student Union. Books and resources have been relocated but will be available by request.
“We are excited to offer the same services in this temporary location,” Scott Ahola, Director of the BHSU Library, said. “We will also have access to our book collection remotely.”
Ahola also noted that the Writing Center, Math Center, and Computer Center will also be located in the Student Union during the renovation period.
The campus library was built in 1973 and is in need of upgrades to keep up with the demands of current education methods and the future of learning. The renovation will bring the Student Success Center and other student services, including tutoring, to one central location on the first floor. A large addition to the second floor will provide more space for students to study and meet for group projects while also allowing for a great view of Spearfish and Lookout Mountains. A new open staircase and a west entrance to the library will also be added. There will be a major infrastructure upgrades, including upgraded HVAC, electrical, lighting, and fire sprinkler systems, better data and technology, greater accessibility, and electronic doors. For details about the renovation see: www.BHSU.edu/LibraryRenovation.