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SDSU Brookings Campus Weather Related Announcement

The South Dakota State University campus will be closing from 5 p.m. on Friday, March 31 until 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 1, due to the Blizzard Warning that will go into effect 7 p.m. Friday to 4 a.m. on Saturday morning.  SDSU will then return to the normal weekend schedule on Saturday morning. Only essential employees as deemed by their supervisors will report to work during the closure hours. On Friday morning, ensure you continue to monitor the weather and work with your supervisor or instructor on your individual travel concerns. For additional closure information please check the Emergency Management website. 

Hilton M. Briggs Library

Visitor Information

Briggs Library front view

Visitor Information

Visitors to Briggs Library may use physical collections, use library computers to access online collections, and connect their devices to guest Wi-Fi provided by the university. South Dakota residents may check out materials using a government-issued photo ID card; other visitors may apply for a guest library card.

Parents of infants and young children are welcome to use the Mothers’ Room located on the lower level. Request the room key at the main desk.

See Parking Services for information on parking. Commuter Lot 154, directly north of the building, requires a visitor pass on weekdays 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. No pass is needed on evenings and weekends.

See the Hours page for daily opening and closing times. Please note that Archives and Special Collections hours may differ from library building hours.