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Event/Training Calendar
The State Library hosts a Google Calendar of events including training webinars hosted by SDSL staff, database vendors and other library-related events.
SDSL Board Meetings
Authorized by Chapter 14-1 of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the SDSL Board directs State Library operation and assists and coordinates the other libraries throughout the state in providing services to the public.
Annual Events:
Electronic Resources Trainings
Self-paced courses available via Canvas
School Achievement Through Libraries Award Program
This is an award program to recognize outstanding school library programs and professionals, and provides guidance in school librarianship best practices. Applicants will fulfill a task checklist through this selfpaced program in Canvas.
Library Methods On-Demand
SD School Library Standards, self-paced courses via Canvas
- School Library 101 course
- Civil & Ethical Literacy
- Entrepreneurship for Librarians, self-paced course
- Information Literacy, self-paced course
- Textual Literacy, self-paced course
See also Book Studies listed as "LMOD"
Book Studies
Online via Canvas
- LMOD Book Study 1: The Artful Read-Aloud
- LMOD Book Study 2: Cultivating Connected Learning
Jump Start
Prepare for Summer Reading in these Workshops to hosted across South Dakota during February and March.
Public Library Survey
The Public Libraries Survey is an annual statistical survey of all public libraries in the U.S. The State Library makes the data available for use by SD public librarians and their stakeholders.
Survey runs February 1 through March 31.School Library Survey Course
The State Library uses data collected from the School Libraries Survey (SLS) to track changes and trends in South Dakota School Libraries.
Complete only the survey OR complete the survey as a part of a 6/8 CECH course.
Survey runs April-May.
Library Training Institute
Public Library Training Institute is a three-year program of continuing education for new library directors, support staff, and trustees of small public libraries. The focus of the curriculum is public libraries. There is a one-week in-person retreat the first week of June each year, and fully online training between summers
ExCITE! 2025
This online course focuses on the unique aspects of school librarianship and what it takes to create an impactful school library.
Certification & Accreditation
- Voluntary Certification for Public and Academic Library Staff
- Voluntary Accreditation for Public Libraries
SDLA Annual Conference
Each fall SDLA holds its annual conference with educational training sessions, keynotes, and events.
Regional Library Trainings
Continuing education opportunity for library directors and staff, in-person and online in select locations across South Dakota.
- October 11 - Sturgis
- October 23 - Mitchell
- October 24 - Online
The 2024 Fall season focused on grants.
Performance Showcase
Get a head start in planning your 2025 summer programming! This Continuing education opportunity is for library directors and staff.
- November 20: Western
- November 21: Eastern
Storytime SD
All South Dakota libraries are invited to participate in a month of storytime events across the state in celebration of November's National Picture Book Month
Online Opportunities:
Niche Tutorials
The South Dakota State Library has recently joined with Niche Academy to provide easy-access video tutorials for our electronic databases, programs and more!
Collect + Connect Meet-ups
Hosted monthly via Zoom, the SDSL facilitates monthly chats for school, public, and academic libraries. These are informal chats to learn from colleagues and make connections.
WebJunction
WebJunction builds the knowledge, skills and confidence of library staff to power strong libraries that are the heart of vibrant communities. A program of OCLC Research, WebJunction is free and welcome to all libraries to use, regardless of size, type or location.
More Resources
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ALA eLearning
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ALA eLearning is the leading global content provider of courses, webinars, and customized eLearning content for library and information workers in all types of libraries and related organizations. New events are added all the time; search and browse for fee-based eCourses and webinars as well as free events. Registration is required.
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Candid :
Learn more about finding and applying for grants for your library. Candid offers live and recorded grant training and webinars.
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Federal Depository Library Program :
FDLP offers live and recorded webinars on government publications.
- Library Career Resources
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Library Journal :
LJ offers many resources including online courses, in-person, virtual events and webcasts
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Network of the National Library of Medicine :
NNLM offers classes on health and wellness topics for specifically for libraries.
Remember: tracking your continuing education hours is your individual responsibility.
JoAnne Freitag
Brenda Hemmelman
1-605-773-3131 (Option 4)
1-605-773-5075
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