Library
The Sinte Gleska University Library stands as a cornerstone of our academic community, offering a rich repository of resources and knowledge that supports the research, literacy, and lifelong learning of the Sicangu Lakota people.
A Tradition of Academic Excellence
The Sinte Gleska University Library stands as a cornerstone of our academic community, offering a rich repository of resources and knowledge that supports the research, literacy, and lifelong learning of the Sicangu Lakota people.
Policies:
•Policies-We serve the students and staff of the university as well as all citizens of Todd County. Library cards are available with picture ID. A maximum of four items may be checked out at one time.
•We have ten student and ten public computers available. As members of the South Dakota State Library Network and South Dakota State Library we have access to over forty databases for homework help, research, career and test preparation, genealogy, and general interest.
•Our book collection totals 50,000 volumes from children’s to adult fiction and non-fiction. Our Unkiciksuyapi Collection upstairs is non-circulating collection of books about Native Americans available for research purposes.
•We host a summer reading program for children as well as monthly programs for each Headstart Center throughout the school year.
•Printing charges are 5 cents a page; faxes are $1 per page.
•Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian after 5 p.m.
•The Library is closed for both federal and tribal holidays. Scheduling is also subject to change due to weather and university events or closings.
•Cell phone use is prohibited in the library in order to maintain a quiet atmosphere for study.
Library Hours & Info
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Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Note: Summer hours are typically 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Phone:
(605) 856-8112
Fax:
605-856-2011
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 105, Mission, SD 57555
Policy for Minors
Under 18yrs old
January 1, 2025
In compliance with South Dakota Codified Law 22-24-56, Sinte Gleska University Library does not purchase or collect materials that violate SDLC 22-24-27(11). (*Obscene materials)
Sinte Gleska University Library does not check out obscene materials to individuals under the age of 18 years old. *The definition of "Obscene" is posted at the Circ Desk in the library.
In compliance with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA), our IT department maintains technology protection measures (internet filtering software) on all public access computers.