The 21st Century School Library Award application is open! This award recognizes schools with libraries that meet the characteristics of a 21st Century school library through its place, professional, and program as outlined in the South Dakota School Library Guidelines. Learn more and apply for your library!

South Dakota Department of Education Bibliography of State Library: March 2024

Collect + Connect Meet-ups

  • Public Libraries: March 13
  • Academic Libraries: March 15
  • School Libraries: April 1

SDSL School Library Monthly Update: March 2023

2023 Public Library Facts and Stats
formerly known as Data Digest

Canvas Catalog Registration Guide: DOE and SDSL's new professional learning platform.

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The South Dakota State Library will be closed December 25-26 for the Christmas Holiday. Merry Christmas to you and yours!

Summer 2023 Prairie Trails Newsletter
- Introducing new Reader Advisors Abby and Ginny, Why Public Libraries are our Allies, and International Language Books.

The South Dakota Braille and Talking Book Library has changed it's name to Accessible Library Services beginning April 2023.

Descriptive Video Collection Catalogs: 2023 Spring Supplement and 2023 updated catalog

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The 21st Century School Library Award application is open! This award recognizes schools with libraries that meet the characteristics of a 21st Century school library through its place, professional, and program as outlined in the South Dakota School Library Guidelines. Learn more and apply for your library!

SDSL School Library Monthly Update: March 2023

Guide to School Library Month 2024

Sign up for our School Library Collect + Connect Meet-Ups for the 2023-24 school year!

Canvas Catalog Registration Guide: DOE and SDSL's new professional learning platform.

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