Library Institute 2023 is June 4 through 9 at Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

2022 Faculty
Pamela Diaz Martin
An early childhood literacy consultant whose workshops are shaped by experience as a children's librarian and branch manager.
South Dakota Discovery Center
sharing the resources to include STEM kits and how to check them out for your library
Jean Patrick
Author of many books including Long Armed Ludy, The Girl Who Struck Out Babe Ruth.
SD Parent Connection
Presenting on the CDC's Learn the Sign Act Early (LTSAE), Ambassador to South Dakota, SD Parent Connection, Project Director for the statewide Family to Family Health Information Center at South Dakota Parent Connection since 2008.
Tammy Knudtson
"A COVID Transformation Story: How a Corgi Lover Became a Children's Book Author"
Elizabeth Berg
Sharing children's resources with hands on examples
Kim Bonen
Sharing about database access, troubleshooting technical issues, plus learning about children's databases: Miss Humblebee's Academy, BookFlix, Explora Kids, SIRS Discoverer, CultureGrams and the World Book suite.
Kathleen Slocum
Institute Coordinator

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If you have any questions contact:
Kathleen Slocum
1-605-773-3131 (Option 5, 2)
1-605-773-8438
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