South Dakota State Library Services

Automation: Integrated Library Systems

The South Dakota State Library wishes to facilitate automation for all public and school libraries in South Dakota. In this day and age, this is an achievable goal for even the smallest of libraries.

Library automation:

• Allows for increased resource sharing and provides access to materials far beyond local collections on behalf of all library patrons
• Allows for 24/7 access to library materials and services for everyone, promoting the use of personal electronic devices to access the library
• Encourages browsing online which facilitates better research and increases leisure reading
• Provides the opportunity to integrate local database subscriptions and other electronic resources into the library catalog, creating a seamless, one-stop search for materials
• Provides the ability to partner with local and regional school and public libraries and allows for seamless interlibrary loan when necessary
• Allows library staff to create reports to show usage and demonstrate needs
• Allows for students to have opportunities to engage in 21st century learning and for all South Dakota students to graduate college, career and life ready