Mildred Johnson Library
South entrance of Mildred Johnson Library, on the campus of North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, North Dakota

Mildred Johnson Library is an academic library on the campus of North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) in Wahpeton, North Dakota.

The library serves 2,987 students[1] and provides access to approximately 12,369 physical books and 84,167 digital media items.[2] Because NDSCS is part of the Tri-College University (TCU) consortium, Mildred Johnson Library participates in the TCU Library Cooperative Agreement and makes resources available to TCU students, faculty, and staff.[3]

The library's archival collection spans 120 years (1903–2023) and encompasses the history of the college, one of the oldest community colleges in the United States.[4]

Other collection highlights include: The Fritz Scholder Collection[5] (books, a DVD, photos, and other print material related to the 1995 exhibition of Shoulder’s work “Master of the Southwest” held in NDSCS's Stern Cultural Center and to the artist’s prolific career), the Louise Erdrich Collection (a curated collection of the author’s books, articles and short stories, as well as reviews of and excerpts from her books), and the Gewalt Oriental Print Collection (donated by a NDSCS alumnus).[6]

Designed by Bernard H. Hillyer Associates, the building was dedicated on March 19, 1970.[7] The 40,110 sq ft (3,730 m2) design includes both collaborative work spaces and individual study spaces.[8] Prior to construction of the Mildred Johnson Library building, NDSCS's library was housed in Old Main.[9]

The library was named for Mildred Johnson, a pioneer of North Dakota law[10] and the first woman on the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education.[11]

References

  1. ↑ North Dakota University System. "2023 NDUS Spring Enrollment Report Headcount (HC)". Retrieved 2023-02-16.
  2. ↑ National Center for Education Statistics. "FY 2021 Academic Libraries / Library Collections: North Dakota State College of Science". Retrieved 2023-02-16.
  3. ↑ "Tri-College University Library Cooperation". Retrieved 2023-03-04.
  4. ↑ "North Dakota State College of Science: History". Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  5. ↑ Johnson, Jennifer (2009-08-31). "Fritz Scholder: A man of many colors". Wahpeton Daily News. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  6. ↑ "Art Instruction Scheduled". Dakota Scientist. 1967-02-17.
  7. ↑ "NDSSS Library Dedication Program, 1970". Digital Horizons: Life on the Northern Plains. Retrieved 2023-02-16.
  8. ↑ "NDSCS Landmarks Celebrate 50 Years". NDSCS Alumni Review (Fall 2020): 4. 5 August 2020.
  9. ↑ Agawasie Yearbook. 1930. p. 125.
  10. ↑ "Mildred Johnson, 96". Daily News & News Monitor. September 18, 2014. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  11. ↑ Mathison, Dr. Susan (January 21, 2014). "Her Voice: One of ND's first female lawyers reflects on career". The Fargo Forum. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
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