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South Dakota State Library
MacKay Building
800 Governors Dr.
Pierre, SD 57501
1-605-773-3131
1-605-773-6962 (FAX)
1-800-423-6665
(SD Only)
Hours: Mon-Fri
8 am - 5 pm CT
7 am - 4 pm MT
About the South Dakota State Library
The South Dakota State Library is a part of the South Dakota Department of Education.
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Mission:
The South Dakota State Library provides leadership for innovation and excellence in libraries and services to state government.
Divisions of the South Dakota State Library:
Access Services
Administers the purchasing and processing of library materials, circulation of library materials, interlibrary loan of library materials, and stack maintenance. In addition Access Services administers the Braille and Talking Book Program.
Braille and Talking Book Program
Provides equal access to print materials in a format acceptable to all citizens of South Dakota who cannot read standard print.
Circulation/ Interlibrary Loan
Assists users by providing access to library materials through efficient, on-going bookstacks management and effective circulation procedures. Interlibrary Loan facilitates access to materials not owned by the South Dakota State Library.
Digital Services
Develops online content and digitization of state publications and statistical reports. Maintains the Online State Publications (CONTENTdm Digital Collections) 
which includes State Agency documents, Libraries of South Dakota (photo gallery), and vertical files.
Public Libraries (Library Development)
Provides assistance to South Dakota libraries. Includes Children and Youth Services, Electronic Resources, and Continuing Education.
Reference and Research
Provides assistance to South Dakota State Employees and South Dakota libraries by finding books, articles and other resources for research. In addition, training is provided to state agencies highlighting State Library services and resources.
Cataloging and Metadata
Responsible for obtaining items and providing the logical organization and arrangement of materials within the collections of the South Dakota State Library for the benefit of the information needs of state employees, librarians, and staff.
Legislation:
Adminstrative Rules: Article 24:30 , State Library.
Codified Laws: Chapter 14-1 , State Library Office.
Codified Laws: Chapter 14-1A , State Publications Library Distribution Center.
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