South Dakota State Library Services

The School Library Scoop with Scottie is a platform for short video tutorials (less than five minutes) on school library services, technology tips and trends, SDSL resources, and so much more!

The School Library Scoop is featured in the School Library Monthly Update newsletter.  The full playlist is also available in SDSL's Niche Academy.

If you have suggestions or requests for future topics, please submit here.

Check out the School Library Services Guides & Resources page of the SDSL website to find a variety of guides specifically for school librarians. A new guide is added every month.

SD STATE LIBRARY DATABASES AND DIGITAL RESOURCES

ALL 50+ databases and digital resources offered by the SD State Library are FREE and accessible 24/7 to all South Dakotans.
 

Three Ways to Access

• Instant, click-and-go access through GeoIP if physically within the state’s geographical borders. No login needed.
• Instant, click-and-go access through IP authentication if within the school. No login needed.
• Through your school’s SDSL ecard. This barcode and password SHOULD NOT be posted anywhere online but can be given out to students and families. Great for traveling out of state.
   

Student Research Lists

Use our age-appropriate Student Research Lists when linking on your library or school websites, blogs, digital newsletters, etc. These lists are curated just for these age groups and they provide quicker and more customized access for students. You can also add the direct URL links for these 3 lists by copying and pasting them from below.
 

Copy and paste these direct URL links into your school library's website/blog/newsletter/etc.
Elementary School:  https://library.sd.gov/LIB/SLC/hmwkElemLst.aspx
Middle School:  https://library.sd.gov/LIB/YAS/hmwkMS.aspx
High School:  https://library.sd.gov/LIB/YAS/hmwkHS.aspx
All Databases:  https://library.sd.gov/LIB/ERD/complete.aspx

HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT

• Visit the SDSL Electronic Resources/Databases LibGuide for technical help, printables, and training.
• Contact SDSL Database Coordinator:  kim.bonen@state.sd.us
• Contact SDSL School Library Coordinator:  scottie.bruch@state.sd.us

What is the School Achievement Through Libraries Award Program?

SDSL’s School Achievement Through Libraries (SATL) is an award program with a dual purpose:

1. To recognize outstanding school library programs and school library professionals.

2. To provide guidance in school librarianship best practices.

School libraries make a powerful difference in student achievement and benefit every learner in the school community. Highly effective school libraries support the whole child by encouraging reading for academic and personal growth; by supporting the development of research strategies to create and share new knowledge; by teaching ethical participation in an interconnected world; and by promoting a school culture of reading and lifelong learning. 

It is the mission of the school library to:

• provide all learners a 21st century collaborative program for learning and teaching.

• provide a place for both a physical and virtual learning environment.

• provide access to a highly qualified professional for leadership in creating, promoting, and sustaining the program and place.

The South Dakota State Library, a division of the SD Department of Education, formally and annually recognizes schools with libraries that demonstrate accomplished and exemplary practice in each of the three pillars of school librarianship: Program, Place, and Professional.  

The award program is self-paced and requirements may be fulfilled at any time. Applicants who fulfill all requirements by July 1 will be recognized with award announcements at the beginning of the school year and at an annual conference held in the fall. Award status is valid for a three-year period.

Applicants will fulfill a task checklist via our SATL Program in Canvas.

*This award program replaces the 21st Century School Library Award.

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