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South Dakota State Library Services

A list of services provided by the South Dakota State Library.

Professional Development Opportunities for School Librarians

The South Dakota State Library (SDSL) provides leadership for innovation and excellence in libraries and services to state government. SDSL is a division of the SD Department of Education. 

SDSL’s Training Coordinator acts as the liaison for 400+ school libraries across the state by providing a variety of outreach and programming services as well as professional development, help desk support, and advocacy for school libraries and school librarians. The Training Coordinator is committed to empowering school librarians, enhancing their knowledge and skills, and supporting and elevating the role of the school librarian and the school library as a vibrant center of learning and engagement.

Professional Development and Continuing Education Opportunities for School Librarians include the following (and more)!

  • ExCITE! Library Methods Course
  • School Librarian Leadership Retreat
  • Library Methods On-Demand Courses
  • Book Studies
  • School Library Survey Courses

To see all of the current opportunities, please view SDSL's Training Calendar and Continuing Education Catalog at: https://library.sd.gov/CAL/index.aspx


Ask a Question

Contact Scottie Bruch, Training Coordinator | 605-295-3152 (direct) | SD State Library