SDSL: In the Know Archive

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South Dakota Department of Education Bibliography of State Library: September 2023
SDSL's Cornerstone: Library Development newsletter : Health Resources for Cold & Flu Season
Collect + Connect Meet-ups Public Libraries: Oct. 11 School Libraries: Oct. 16 Academic Libraries: Oct. 20
SDSL's Cornerstone: Library Development newsletter September 7: September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month \| September 14: Grants Awarded to Yankton Community Library and Introducing the 2023 South Dakota Facts & Stats for Public Libraries \|
ACCESSIBLE LIBRARY SERVICES: Tune in for the Social Club on Sept. 25, at 2pm. This time we visit with Scott White from NFB about Newsline.
2023 Public Library Facts and Stats formerly known as Data Digest
SDSL School Library Monthly Update July 2023 August 2023 September 2023
SDSL's Cornerstone: Library Development newsletter August 3: Collect + Connect School Library Meet-Up \| August 10: It's as Easy as 1, 2, 3… Electronic Resources to Support Your Students This Year! \| August 17: August 2023 Federal Publication - US Code Immigration and Nationality \| August 24: SDSL Adds Citizen Science Kits \| August 31: Branch Out Mini-Conference Offers Networking, Career Development Opportunities & Welcome New SDSL Staff Member \|
SDSL staff members will be at the SD State Fair in Huron on Thursday, Aug. 31 and Friday, Sept. 1, inside the Arts and Education Building.
Collect + Connect Meet-ups Public Libraries: Sept. 13 Academic Libraries: Sept. 15 School Libraries: Sept. 20
Canvas Catalog Registration Guide: DOE and SDSL's new professional learning platform.
Apply for Voluntary Certification For library directors and staff. Deadline for application is Sept. 1 by 5 pm.
South Dakota Department of Education Bibliography of State Library: Summer 2023
SDSL's Cornerstone: Library Development newsletter July 6: Incorporating Digital Literacy in Your Library (Part 2) \| July 13: ExCITE! Offers School Librarians and Other Educators an Opportunity to Learn \| July 20: Book Bike Provides Outreach Opportunities \| July 27: South Dakota State Library Database Statistics for Fiscal Year 2023 \|
Collect + Connect Meet-ups Public Libraries: August 9 School Libraries: Returning in September Academic Libraries: Returning in September
SD State Library Board Quarterly meeting Thurs. July 20, 2023
SDSL's Cornerstone: Library Development newsletter June 1: Growing a Seed Library with the Rapid City Public Library \| June 8: State Library Recognizes 21st Century School Libraries \| June 16: Changes for EBSCOhost & Miss Humblebee's Academy \| June 22: SDSL Public Library Institute 2023 \| June 29: Incorporating Digital Literacy in Your Library (Part 1) \|
Library staff complete training, take learning back to communities
SDSL School Library Monthly Update April 2023 May 2023 June 2023
SDSL's Cornerstone: Library Development newsletter May. 4: South Dakota Book Award Winners \| May 11: Safe Place Webinar Series with SDSL \| May 18: Incentives for Public Libraries to Teach Digital Literacy \| May 25: May 2023 Federal Document \|
State Library recognizes 21st Century School Libraries
Collect + Connect Meet-ups Public Libraries: June 14 Academic Libraries: June 15 School Libraries: Returning in September
CSLP Slogan Suggestions for 2026 Join the conversation to refine the 2026 slogan suggestions for the theme of Dinosaurs! Thursday, May 4 (9am MDT, 10am CT)
WhoFi Community Calendar Webinar Attend the WhoFi Community Calendar informational and training webinar, Thursday, May 4 at 2pm CT.
Safe Place Webinar Series SDSL and Safe Place of Eastern South Dakota (Mitchell, SD) are partnering to offer librarians a series of educational webinars designed for awareness and prevention of domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, and human trafficking.
Complete the School Library Survey for your district by May 5.
Registration is open for Electronic Resources for Teachers course.
Collect + Connect Meet-ups Public Libraries: May 10 Academic Libraries: May 18 School Libraries: Returning in July
SDSL's Cornerstone: Library Development newsletter Apr. 6: School Library Month \| Apr. 13: National Poetry Month \| Apr. 20: National Library Week \| Apr. 27: Accessible Library Services \|
South Dakota Children's Book Awards Winners!
South Dakota Department of Education Bibliography of State Library: March 2023
WhoFi Community Calendar Webinar Attend the WhoFi Community Calendar informational and training webinar, Thursday, May 4 at 2pm CT.
SD State Library Board Quarterly meeting Thurs. Apr 20, 2023
The South Dakota Braille and Talking Book Library has changed it's name to Accessible Library Services beginning April 2023.
Regional Library Trainings: Mitchell date has been rescheduled to May 2
School Library Scoop - School Library Survey: Episode 24
Collect + Connect Meet-ups School Libraries: Apr. 5 — Charging Fines Public Libraries: Apr. 12 Academic Libraries: Apr. 20
Electronic Resources for Teachers Course June 12-23: Registration is open for K-12 teachers as an introduction to the electronic resources provided by the SDSL.
SDSL's Cornerstone: Library Development newsletter Mar. 2: Regional Library Training \| Mar. 9: Apply for the 21st Century School Library Award \| Mar. 16: Welcome New SDSL Staff Member \| Mar. 23: The Basketball Diaries: Lessons in Leadership from Middle School Sports \| Mar. 30: March Federal Document: Satellite Image Atlas of Glaciers of the World \|
School Library Survey School districts and systems should complete one survey per district/system.
21st Century School Library Awards - Apply by May 1
Upcoming Refresher READsquared Trainings Refresher trainings are best for those who have used READsquared in the past and want to prepare for upcoming summer programs and possibly add more to their site. Join on April 4 or April 19.
South Dakota Department of Education Bibliography of State Library: February 2023
SDSL School Library Monthly Update January 2023 February 2023 March 2023
SDSL's Cornerstone: Library Development newsletter Feb. 2: The Power of the Read-Aloud \| Feb. 9: Best Wishes to Rea Weyrich and January 2023 Federal Publication-Senate Battery Recharging Station \| Feb. 16: Collect + Connect Day Camp \| Feb. 23: South Dakota Titles To Go Jargon Simplified \|
Regional Library Trainings: Select from Aberdeen - Pierre - Mitchell and Sturgis!
This spring's READsquared training for SD libraries will dive deeper into READsquared and its' functionality. Please complete this READsquared Training Topics Survey to share your questions and thoughts for an upcoming training by Friday, Feb. 24.
Collect + Connect Meet-ups School Libraries: Mar. 1 — Favorite Library Lesson Plans Public Libraries: Mar. 8 DAY CAMP: Mar. 11, Ronning Branch Library, Sioux Falls Academic Libraries: Mar. 16
Check out state park passes from your local library
SDSL's Cornerstone: Library Development newsletter Jan. 5: Information Literacy Course Offered in February \| Jan. 12: Ten Customer Service Takeaways \| Jan. 19: South Dakota Titles to Go \| Jan. 26: Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities Grant Opportunity \|
School Library Scoop: Episode 23, BookFlix for Read-Alouds
SD State Library Board Quarterly meeting Thurs. Feb. 16, 2023
Collect + Connect Meet-ups School Libraries: Feb. 1 — Book Clubs Public Libraries: Feb. 8 Academic Libraries: Feb 16 DAY CAMP: Mar. 11, Ronning Branch Library, Sioux Falls
South Dakota Department of Education Bibliography of State Library: December 2022
SDSL School Library Service's first Library Methods On-Demand course is now available! The available course is on the topic of Textual Literacy, which is the 1st strand of the SD School Library Standards. Visit SDSL School Library Services PD: Library Methods On-Demand Courses
Jump Start 2023! Join your fellow librarians and staff across the state in the annual Summer Reading workshops! Select from six locations and two virtual workshops. Registration closes Jan. 31, 2023.
ExCITE! Reboot Information Literacy Course Registration is open for February's ExCITE! Reboot course on Information Literacy. This is an online course focusing on the second strand of the SD School Library Standards in which we'll learn about the research process from start to finish. This is a professional development opportunity for school librarians and all other school professionals.
Stephanie Miller-Davis Grant: This grant program promotes early childhood literacy in the rural South Dakota communities, awarding up to 30 public libraries $1500 in 2023. Registration is open through Feb. 1, 2023
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