South Dakota State Library: Library Development e-Newsletter

In this month's issue

New Public Library Survey opens Feb. 1
The 2009 Public Library Survey, formerly known as the “annual report,” will be released on Feb.1.

February Continuing Education Opportunities
Beginning with this issue, the monthly continuing education opportunities will be published as part of the newsletter.

South Dakota receives accolades for 2008 Public Libraries Survey
South Dakota was one of 45 states that received the Keppel Award for submitting prompt, complete and high-quality public library data for FY 2008.

Children's & YA Services

• Voting survey is open for Prairie Bud and Prairie Pasque
• Library gaming is big success in two South Dakota communities
• Future Summer Reading Program slogan ideas needed

Featured eResources of the Month
Let Gale Virtual Reference Library answer tough questions

Grant Opportunities

• “We Love Libraries” Lottery
• Native American Library Services grants
• Spectrum Scholarship Program

In Focus: Sara Wylie
Meet Sara Wylie, one of the Reference Associates at the South Dakota State Library

Library Development

• Should your library have a social media policy?
• Disaster survivors need your help!

School Libraries

• Looking ahead to the 2010 School Library Survey
• Student Media Fair deadline is March 1
• 21st Century Community Center programs involve libraries
• Dakota Middle School receives grant
• Operation Teen Book Drop will focus on tribal libraries and schools

Trends & More

• How do I… deal with those techie questions?
• More resources in the news
• What is Library Development reading?

Why didn't I think of That?

• RCPL shelf guides direct patrons to e-resources
• Dr. Seuss game for Read Across America Day
• Flat Stanley travels the world

 

 

 

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