Providing quality information services to its partners and their constituents by maintaining
and delivering relevant information that supports healthcare, education, and research.


Wegner Health Science Information Center
2001-2002 Annual Report

Facilities
 The Wegner Health Science Information Center opened in January 1998 and is named in honor of Dr. Karl and Mary Jo Wegner.  As Dean of the University of South Dakota School of Medicine, Dr. Wegner guided the school as it evolved from a two year institution to a four year degree granting institution.

  • 22,000 Square Feet on Three Levels
  • 18 Station Computer Classroom
  • 6 Station Computer Lab
  • 2 Station Multimedia Development Lab
  • 12 Faculty, Staff, & Student Computers
  • 4Public Computers
  • 4 Meeting/Study Rooms
  • 2 Self Service Copiers

81,427 individuals entered the Wegner Center from July 1, 2001 to June 31, 2002.

Staff
The Wegner Health Science Information Center staff has over 75 years experience in providing exceptional library and information services.

  • 3 Professional Staff
  • 6 Paraprofessional and Clerical Staff
  • 2 Student Staff

Collection
The Wegner Health Science Information Center collection is focused on providing current, accurate, and quality medical and health information for healthcare professionals, students, and consumers.  The collection includes books, journals, and audiovisual materials.  Special collections include ethics and caring, children's medical and health books, and history of medicine.

  • 14,153 Book Titles
  • 1,454 Journal Titles
  • 1,987 Audiovisual Titles
  • 167,907 Total Items

Services and Training
The Wegner Health Science Information Center provides a full range of information services including in-depth reference and information consultations, quick question and answer reference, interlibrary loans, and article photocopy.  Bibliographic and computer instruction is provided one-on-one, in workshops, and in classes.

  • 7,246 Books and Audiovisual Items Circulated
  • 727 In-depth Reference and Information Consultations
  • 6,671 Quick Question and Answers Reference Consultations
  • 8,977 Articles were Photocopied
  • 4,849 Interlibrary Loans were Obtained for Patrons
  • 10,595 Interlibrary Loans were Provided to other Libraries
  • 319 Patrons Attended Training
Budget
The Wegner Health Science Information Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization supported by eleven partner organizations, grants, and contributions.

  • $479,994 Personnel
  • $232,580 Resources
  • $176,319Operations and Maintenance
  • $888,893 Total

Wegner Health Science Information Center
1400 W. 22nd Street - Suite 100 - Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57105
Phone: (605) 357-1400 or (800) 521-2987 - Fax: (605) 357-1490 - Email: wegner@usd.edu
Questions or problems regarding this web site should be directed to wegner@usd.edu.
Last modified: 02/17/04.