SDSL: School Libraries | School Administrators

21^st Century School Library Awards

Annual recognition of school libraries that meet the characteristics of a 21^st Century school library through its program, place, and professional.

Effective School Libraries

SD Future Ready School Libraries
Reflects statistics and best practices nationwide and within South Dakota

21^st Century School Library Self-Assessment
Self-reporting tool outlines best practices of a 21^st Century school library

School Library Position Statements
A collection of statements from The American Library Association (AASL)

Frameworks and Guides

21^st Century School Library Self-Assessment
Self-assessment outlines best practices of a 21^st Century school library

Library Science Course Framework
Recognized high school course providing students an opportunity to work in the school library

School Library Collection Development Framework
Tool to support collection development with accompanying templates

School & Public Library Collaboration Checklist
Tool for promoting school and public library partnerships

The School Librarian Interview Guide
Tool for hiring quality library staff

School Library Services Folder
A complete guide to the school library services provided by the SD State Library

Professional Development Opportunities

SD School Library Guidelines , 2020
Support guidelines for the school library place, program, and professional

SD Content Standards
Ensuring South Dakota students graduate college, career, and life ready

Statistics and Survey

School Library Data Digest 2021
Annual publication for statewide school library statistics.
View SLDD archives.

School Libraries Survey
Annual library survey completed by school districts in South Dakota

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