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South Dakota State Library Services

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

YourSDLibrary digital branch library websites program

The South Dakota State Library, in partnership with Mile Up web developers, helps public libraries create modern, accessible, and responsive websites—digital branches that provide access to online services like ebooks, research databases, and library catalogs.

Free services include:

  • A user-friendly, one-page website template
  • Easy-to-remember website address
  • Hosting services
  • Start-up assistance

The State Library covers all costs for the website, template, and hosting. Libraries may purchase additional features directly from the vendor if desired. 

Visit the websites of these participating digital branch libraries.

A. H. BROWN PUBLIC LIBRARY (Mobridge)

https://ahbrown.yoursdlibrary.org

BELLE FOURCHE PUBLIC LIBRARY

https://bellefourche.yoursdlibrary.org

BOWDLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

https://bowdlepublic.yoursdlibrary.org

BRITTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

https://brittonpublic.yoursdlibrary.org/

BURKE PUBLIC LIBRARY

https://burke.yoursdlibrary.org

CLEAR LAKE CITY LIBRARY

https://clearlakebooks.yoursdlibrary.org

DAKOTA CLUB LIBRARY (Eagle Butte)

https://dakotaclub.yoursdlibrary.org

DELL RAPIDS CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY

https://dellscarnegie.yoursdlibrary.org

DEWEY COUNTY LIBRARY

https://deweycounty.yoursdlibrary.org

DOLAND COMMUNITY LIBRARY

 

https://dolandcommunity.yoursdlibrary.org

DOROTHEE PIKE MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Lake Preston)

https://dorotheepikememorial.yoursdlibrary.org

ELK POINT-JEFFERSON COMMUNITY/SCHOOL LIBRARY

https://epjcommunity.yoursdlibrary.org

EMIL M. LARSON LIBRARY (Clark)

https://emilmlarson.yoursdlibrary.org

HAAKON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

https://haakoncountypubliclibrary.yoursdlibrary.org

HAMLIN-CODINGTON REGIONAL LIBRARY

https://hcbookmobile.yoursdlibrary.org

HAND COUNTY LIBRARY

https://handcounty.yoursdlibrary.org

HARRISBURG COMMUNITY LIBRARY

https://harrisburg.yoursdlibrary.org

HAZEL L. MEYER MEMORIAL LIBRARY (DeSmet)

https://hazelmeyermemorial.yoursdlibrary.org

HILL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY

https://hcpublic.yoursdlibrary.org

HURLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY

https://hurleypublic.yoursdlibrary.org

HYDE COUNTY LIBRARY

https://hydecounty.yoursdlibrary.org

JACKSON COUNTY LIBRARY

https://jacksoncounty.yoursdlibrary.org

KENNEBEC PUBLIC LIBRARY

https://kennebec.yoursdlibrary.org

KEYSTONE TOWN LIBRARY

https://keystone.yoursdlibrary.org

KIMBALL PUBLIC LIBRARY

https://kimball.yoursdlibrary.org

LAKE ANDES PUBLIC LIBRARY

https://lakeandes.yoursdlibrary.org

LOWER BRULE COMMUNITY COLLEGE PUBLIC LIBRARY

https://lowerbrulecc.yoursdlibrary.org

M. P. BEEBE MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Ipswich)

https://ipswichsd.yoursdlibrary.org

MENNO COMMUNITY-SCHOOL LIBRARY

https://menno.yoursdlibrary.org

MIDLAND COMMUNITY LIBRARY

https://midland.yoursdlibrary.org

MOODY COUNTY RESOURCE CENTER

https://moodycounty.yoursdlibrary.org

NEWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY

https://newellpublic.yoursdlibrary.org

NORTHWEST REGIONAL LIBRARY

https://nwregional.yoursdlibrary.org

OGLALA LAKOTA COLLEGE LIBRARY

https://woksapetipi.yoursdlibrary.org

PARKER PUBLIC LIBRARY

https://parkerpublic.yoursdlibrary.org

PARKSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

https://parkstonpublic.yoursdlibrary.org

PHOEBE APERSON HEARST FREE LIBRARY (Lead)

https://lead.yoursdlibrary.org

PLATTE PUBLIC LIBRARY

https://platte.yoursdlibrary.org

POTTER COUNTY FREE LIBRARY

https://pottercounty.yoursdlibrary.org

R. E. RAWLINS MUNICIPAL LIBRARY

https://rawlinslibrary.org

REDFIELD CARNEGIE LIBRARY

https://redfield.yoursdlibrary.org

SCOTLAND COMMUNITY LIBRARY

https://scotlandcommunity.yoursdlibrary.org

SELBY COMMUNITY/SCHOOL LIBRARY

https://selby.yoursdlibrary.org

SISSETON MEMORIAL LIBRARY

https://sissetonmemorial.yoursdlibrary.org

SISSETON WAHPETON COMMUNITY COLLEGE*

https://swcpublic.yoursdlibrary.org

TRIPP COUNTY GROSSENBURG MEMORIAL LIBRARY

https://trippcounty.yoursdlibrary.org

TRIPP PUBLIC LIBRARY

https://tripp.yoursdlibrary.org

TYNDALL PUBLIC LIBRARY

https://tyndall.yoursdlibrary.org

WAGNER PUBLIC LIBRARY

https://wagnerpublic.yoursdlibrary.org

VIBORG PUBLIC LIBRARY

https://viborgpublic.yoursdlibrary.org

WALL COMMUNITY LIBRARY

https://wall.yoursdlibrary.org

WAUBAY PUBLIC LIBRARY

https://waubay.yoursdlibrary.org

WEBSTER PUBLIC LIBRARY

https://webster.yoursdlibrary.org

WESSINGTON SPRINGS CARNEGIE LIBRARY

https://wessingtonsprings.yoursdlibrary.org

WHITE LAKE COMMUNITY LIBRARY

https://whitelake.yoursdlibrary.org

WHITEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY

https://whitewoodpublic.yoursdlibrary.org

 

Which elements on my library's web page am I able to update?

Libraries can update the text and images between the top main image and the footer. Other content is locked. It was set up this way to make editing worry-free for you. Contact Shawn if you wish to have editing permission to the header and footer areas of your library's web page.

How do I make updates to my library's website?

Refer to the instructions you were emailed when your library's website went live. Each library has its own account for making updates to its website. Your library's account credentials are on the customized instructions you were sent.

How often should I update my library's website?

You should review all of the information & links on your website at least quarterly. If you use your website to post event information, review and update the content more often. Remember, this is your library's digital branch. Wash the windows and pull the weeds in the parking lot. Don't let it look neglected!

How do I get my library's website visits statistics for the Public Libraries Survey (annual report)?

For your convenience, annual website visits statistics will be emailed to all program participants in January. If you prefer to access these yourself use the Gmail address you set up for your library to log into analytics.google.com. Find the number of "Sessions" for the calendar year. 

Why is the State Library telling me to claim my library's Google My Business listing?

When you do a search for an organization, Google shows you a business profile of information about your organization gleaned from the web. You can (and should) claim it so that you can post accurate information about your library. Be sure to point your library Google My Business listing to your new website so people find it easily when they search for your library on the web. 

Can I add more features to my library's website?

Yes. SDSL is paying for the basic one-page website and hosting services, but you can add additional features at your own expense. You may contact Mile Up directly to purchase additional pages, news feed, events calendar, event slideshow, search bar. See the optional add-ons (below) for fees.

Video tutorials from Divi Builder

Here are additional tutorials to help you customize your library's webpages.

Divi Builder Basics - https://www.elegantthemes.com/documentation/divi/visual-builder/ 
Divi Sections - https://www.elegantthemes.com/documentation/divi/sections/ 
Divi Rows - https://www.elegantthemes.com/documentation/divi/rows/ 
Text Module - https://www.elegantthemes.com/documentation/divi/text/ 
Image Module - https://www.elegantthemes.com/documentation/divi/image/ 
Gallery Module - https://www.elegantthemes.com/documentation/divi/gallery/ 
Button Module - https://www.elegantthemes.com/documentation/divi/button/ 
Tabs Module - https://www.elegantthemes.com/documentation/divi/tab/ 

Contact Shawn if the webpage content you would like to edit is locked and we will ask Mile Up to change the permissions on your library's website.

Funded by Institute of Museum and Library Services

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Funding for this program is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) as administered by the South Dakota State Library.