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Wegner Health Science Information Center
2002-2003 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.
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22,000 Square Feet on Three Levels
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18 Station Computer Classroom
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6 Station Computer Lab
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2 Station Multimedia Development Lab
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12 Faculty, Staff, & Student Computers
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4Public Computers
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4 Meeting/Study Rooms
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2 Self Service Copiers
68,438 individuals entered the Wegner Center from July 1,
2002 to June 31, 2003.
Staff
The Wegner Health Science Information Center staff has over 75 years
experience in providing exceptional library and information services.
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3 Professional Staff
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6.5 Paraprofessional and Clerical Staff
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1 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.
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14,820 Book Titles
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1,571 Journal Titles
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2,148 Audiovisual Titles
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140,301 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.
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9,519 Books and Audiovisual Items Circulated
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616 In-depth Reference and Information Consultations
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4,428 Quick Question and Answers Reference Consultations
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12,518 Articles were Photocopied
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3,094 Interlibrary Loans were Obtained for Patrons
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10,722 Interlibrary Loans were Provided to other Libraries
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239 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.
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$411,398 Personnel
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$180,922 Resources
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$149,338 Operations and Maintenance
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$809,345 Total
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