School Library Services
School Library Services
School Library Services Supporting South Dakota school librarians and educators by providing professional development, resources for teaching and learning, and opportunities for collaboration Public Libraries School Library Services Professional Development Opportunities ExCITE! Library Methods - Information Literacy in Action June 1 - Aug. 31, 2026 School Librarian Leadership Retreat July 26-27, 2026 Library Methods On-Demand - The Engaged Reader Library Methods On-Demand - School Library 101 Library Learn-Its Video Series School Achievement Through Libraries Award Process Canva for Librarians Webinar School Library Monthly Collect + Connect Chats Watch for South Dakota State Library presentations at: DOE Literacy Conference, SD Mentoring Summer Academy, SDCTE Conference, ASBSD Convention. To view all current professional development offerings for librarians and other educators, visit sded.sd.gov. Select "Librarians" in the categories drop-down. View SDSL's Training Calendar. School Library Resources Guides and Resources for School Libraries The Monthly Update Newsletter The School Library Pulse mini-cast The School Library Scoop video series SATL Award and SATL Distinguished School Librarian Award Annual recognition of school libraries that meet the characteristics of a 21st Century school library through its program, place, and professional. See the previous 21st Century School Library Award Winners. School Achievement Through Libraries Award Program SATL Distinguished School Librarian Award School/Public Combination Libraries School Library Endorsement There are a few routes allowing one to serve as an endorsed school librarian in South Dakota: THROUGH TRADITIONAL ENDORSEMENT Individuals who hold a teaching degree/certification in South Dakota can add a School Library Science endorsement to their teaching certificate in one of two ways: via Coursework Minor/endorsement from an accredited university (ExCITE! coursework may apply) Emporia State (hybrid, endorsement, and Masters) via Library Media Praxis Test SD Department of Education Certification > State Designated Tests THROUGH EDUCATOR PERMIT ONLY Individuals who do not hold a teaching degree/certificate in South Dakota but who hold a Master's Degree or higher in Library Science may obtain an Educator Permit ONLY to serve as the paid elementary and/or secondary school librarian. Library Science Educator Permit (a note on state-designated test requirements : 5623 Praxis Pedagogy Principle of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5-9 is the required pedagogy test and 5311 Praxis Content Library Media Specialist is the required content test). TIP SHEET - Educator Permit ONLY Initial Application Renewal Requirement for Educator Permit ONLY Standards and Guidelines SCHOOL LIBRARY SERVICES GUIDE SD School Library Standards , 2019 SD School Library Lesson Collection The 3 Pillars of Effective School Libraries SD Content Standards Ensuring South Dakota students graduate college, career, and life ready Oceti Sakowin: Essential Understandings & Standards Oceti Sakowin history and culture Statistics and Survey 2026 South Dakota School Libraries Facts & Stats Annual publication for statewide school library statistics. View Facts & Stats archives. School Libraries Survey Annual library survey completed by school districts in South Dakota Stay in Touch SDSCHLIB LISTSERV South Dakota School library email list. Visitors will have to log in or register to access. Training Coordinator Scottie Bruch 1-605-295-3152 email
