SDLA News http://www.sdlibraryassociation.org The latest news updates from the SD Library Association en-us New issue of Book Marks online Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:00:00 -500 The Jan/Feb/Mar issue of Book Marks is now available. S.D. Public Libraries Recognized for Accreditation Sun, 22 Jan 2012 08:00:00 -500

The following public librariies were accredited in 2011 by the S.D. State Library

  • Alcester Public Library, Enhanced
  • Beresford Public Library, Enhanced
  • Cozard Memorial Library - Chamberlain, Enhanced
  • Canton Public Library, Enhanced
  • Carnegie Public Library - Dell Rapids, Enhanced
  • Gregory Public Library, Essential
  • Grant County Public Library, Enhanced
  • Hot Springs Public Library, Enhanced
  • Madison Public Library, Enhanced
  • Potter County Library, Enhanced
  • Phoebe Apperson Hearst Library - Lead, Essential
  • Siouxland Libraries - Sioux Falls, Enhanced
  • Grossenburg Memorial Tripp County Library - Winner, Enhanced
  • Yankton Community Library, Enhanced

    • For more information, visit the State Library's press release.

         SB 5 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:00:00 -500

    On Thursday, Jan. 19, Senate Bill 5 to update the state document depository law was approved 7-0 by the Senate Education Committee. Dan Siebersma, State Librarian, provided the primary testimony and Larry Nelson, SDLA Lobbyist, testified in support on behalf of SDLA. The committee moved the bill to the consent agenda which means the Senate will vote on it without debate. Next it will go to the House Education Committee. Thank you to all of you who made contacts and came to Pierre last week. The unanimous vote is evidence that our interactions helped legislators understand and approve the bill. We will continue to monitor and report its progress.

    Deb Hagemeier SDLA Library Issues Committee

         Statement on Open Government in South Dakota Sun, 8 Jan 2012 08:00:00 -500 The South Dakota Library Association commends Governor Daugaard and his administration for the Better Government Initiative which targets the elimination of red tape, the implementation of open government policies, and development of e-government resources. For more information, read the entire press release. 2012 Legislative Day Schedule Thu, 15 Dev 2011 19:00:00 -500

    2012 Legislative Schedule -- You're invited to participate in the SDLA Legislative Day, January 12th, 2012. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with state leaders and legislators and inform them of the wonderful things libraries accomplish as well as how various funding mechanisms impact their constituents!

    The schedule of events is as follows.

    • 12:00 – 2:30 SDLA Executive Board meeting (Casey Tibbs Memorial, Ft. Pierre)
    • 3:00 – 4:30 SDLN RFP Meeting (Casey Tibbs Memorial)
    • 4:30 – 5:00 Library Accreditation Awards (South Dakota State Library)
    • 5:00 – 7:00 Legislative Reception (Rawlins Municipal Library)
         Sioux Falls Washington High School honored Fri, 29 Apr 2011 08:00:00 -500 Sioux Falls Washington High School selected as best in state. Check out the stories in the Argus Leader and on KELOLAND. Prairie Pasque, Prairie Bud, & YARP award winners announced Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:00:00 -0500

    Mail Harry to the Moon, written by Robie Harris and illustrated by Michael Emberley, is the winner of the 2011 Prairie Bud Award. Finishing second was I Will Surprise My Friend by Mo Willems.

    Written by James Deem, Bodies from the Ice: Melting Glaciers and the Recovery of the Past garnered the most votes to win the Prairie Pasque Award for 2011. In second place was K.A. Nuzum's Leanin' Dog.

    The winner in the YARP Middle School category is Walking on Glass by Alma Fullerton, and the runner up is Ways to Live Forever by Sally Nicholls.

    The winner in the YARP High School category is The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, and the runner up is Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles.

         Nomination by Petition Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:00:00 -0500 Any member of the Association may present a petition signed by not fewer than 15 members of the Association proposing additional nominations for the 2011 election for Vice-President/President-Elect. Petition nominess must have the same qualifications as candidates selected by the Nominating Committee. Nominations must reach the the Nominating Committee by April 1. For more information or to submit the petition, contact chair, Kevin Kenkel SDLA Professional Development Grants Wed, 9 Feb 2011 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.sdlibraryassociation.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=5 The Professional Development Grants committee is currently seeking applicants who ned assistance with the cost of attending a conference, workshop or other professional development opportunity. Two grants of up to $450 will be awarded this year. Deadline for the first review of applications is March 15. These grants are designed for those who are already established in the area of librarianship. This grant is not inteded for the SDLA annual conference. Any current member of SDLA who has not received a grant for at least one year is eligible. For more information, contact committee chair, Mary Kraljic Annie Brunskill assumes duties of SDLA President Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Due to health concerns, Paula DeMars resigned as SDLA President on Monday, December 13th. According to the SDLA Procedural Manual and Bylaws, the Vice President/President Elect assumes the office of President should a vacancy occur. Thanks to Paula for her service to SDLA since joining the Board in October 2009. Annie Brunskill is now serving as SDLA president. Annie is the director of the Haakon County Public Library in Philip. She can be reached at library@gwtc.net 2011 SDLA Legislative Day Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sdlibraryassociation.org/ SDLA Legislative Day Reception - Thursday, January 13, 2011, 5:00pm - 7:00pm - Rawlins Municipal Library Please join your colleagues for the South Dakota Library Association's 2011 Legislative Day! Organize a car pool to attend the Legislative Day activities on Thursdsay, January 13th in Pierre. The SDLA Executive Board has announced it will be meeting from Noon - 2:00pm at the State Library. Please extend a personal invitation to your local legislators. Legislator contact information is available at http://legis.state.sd.us/index.aspx October/November/December Book Marks now online Sat, 30 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sdlibraryassociation.org/displayemailforms.cfm?emailformnbr=150348 Do you have an idea for a great conference program or a program that you would like to present? The 2011 Conference Planning Committee is seeking suggestions and proposals for the annual conference, A Western Roundup: Bringing Together History, Culture and Technology, in Spearfish, October 5-7. Simply fill out the Progam Suggestion/Proposal form or contact SDLA President, Paula DeMars. 2011 Conference Program Suggestions & Proposals Sat, 30 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sdlibraryassociation.org/displayemailforms.cfm?emailformnbr=150348 Do you have an idea for a great conference program or a program that you would like to present? The 2011 Conference Planning Committee is seeking suggestions and proposals for the annual conference, A Western Roundup: Bringing Together History, Culture and Technology, in Spearfish, October 5-7. Simply fill out the Progam Suggestion/Proposal form or contact SDLA President, Paula DeMars. Draft Document of School Library Guidelines Available for Comment Sat, 30 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.library.sd.gov/forlibrarians/development/combined.htm The School Library Task Force has completed a draft document of the school library guidelines. Comments on the proposed revisions are welcomed and encouraged from now until December 1, 2010. Please direct your comments via email to any of the Task Force members. It's also not too late to share comments on the revised school library standards. Please join us for SD Library Snapshot Day, Oct.31-Nov.6 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sdlibraryassociation.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=21 Sign up to participate in Snapshot Day! Stephen Abram to visit Sioux Falls Sun, 3 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sdlibraryassociation.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=22 Minitex & SDLA are proud to bring Stephen Abram to Sioux Falls 2010 Conference Evaluation Form Sun, 3 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://sdla.affiniscape.com/poll.cfm?pollnbr=9112 Please take a moment to share your thoughts about the 2010 Conference 2010 Election Winners Announced Tue, 7 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sdlibraryassociation.org Congratulations to the 2010 SDLA Election Winners