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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:
SDLA Annual Conference
Each fall SDLA holds its annual conference with educational training sessions, keynotes, and events.
Literacy Workshop
This workshop is an opportunity to learn about foundational reading skills, family literacy training and tips, and how to incorporate preliteracy skills into library activities
Regional Library Trainings
Continuing education opportunity for library directors and staff, in-person and online in select locations across South Dakota.
ExCITE! Reboot: Information Literacy
Join us this winter for an online course focusing on the second strand of the SD Library Standards - Information Literacy. This is a professional development opportunity for librarians and all other educators.
Jump Start
Prep for Summer Reading workshops held across South Dakota during February/March.
Annual Surveys
Every year the State Library fields two statistical surveys; collecting financial, service data, and more from public, school, and combo libraries.
Regional Library Trainings
Continuing education opportunity for library directors and staff, in-person and online in select locations across South Dakota.
Library Training Institute
Spend a week in the dorms with fellow library professionals in June.
SDSL Electronic Resources for Teachers Course
This 2-week course is designed for K-12 teachers as an introduction to the electronic resources provided by the South Dakota State Library. Participants will discover the benefits of the SDSL Electronic Resources and how to incorporate them into their lessons.
#SDSummerReading2023
Summer Reading social media promotion
ExCITE! Library Methods Course
Annual professional development opportunity in July
SDLA Branch Out
Mini-conference designed for SD library workers hosted by South Dakota Library Association
Online Opportunities:
Gale Support
Gale, a Cengage Company partners with libraries around the world to empower the discovery of knowledge and insights. Your state provides access to reputable, reliable digital content through their partnership with Gale.
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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Solid Finances
The Solid Finances webinar series is designed to provide adults with an unbiased resource for enhancing their personal financial skills. Registration is required for this free series. Solid Finances Series -
WebJunction's library-specific courses are now available for free to all library staff and volunteers. Through the generous support of OCLC, the Gates Foundation, the South Dakota State Library WebJunction provides timely and relevant learning content to access anytime, from anywhere.
Remember: tracking your continuing education hours is your individual responsibility.
Kathleen Slocum
1-605-773-3131 (Option 5, 2)
1-605-773-8438
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