Horizon Elementary, Harrisburg

Supporting year-round reading

When are South Dakota’s school libraries open?

Horace Mann Elementary, Rapid City

Digital access promotes anytime, anywhere learning for every student.

School libraries provide…

PROGRAMS that support reading,

research, creativity and inquiry

PLACES that inspire and provide

equitable access to a variety of resources

PROFESSIONALS qualified to

teach, guide and lead

Programming for all ages & interests

MAKERSPACESempower student creativity

Creekside Elementary, Spearfish

Exemplary• Douglas Middle School,

Box Elder

• Douglas High School, Box Elder

• Harrisburg South Middle School, Harrisburg

• Horizon Elementary, Harrisburg

• Madison Central Libraries, Madison

• West Central Middle/ High School, Hartford

• West Middle School, Rapid City

Enhanced• Rapid Valley Elementary,

Rapid City

• Robert Frost Elementary, Sioux Falls

Library staff are leaders

25% of school library staff are Certified Teacher-Librarians

Library staff to student ratio

Robert Frost Elementary, Sioux Falls

School Library Professionals

The information in this digest reflects the activity of school libraries in public school districts, nonpublic school systems, tribal/BIE schools, and state special schools. State data comprises information collected and submitted via the 2016-17 South Dakota School Library Survey.

Find information and resources for SD school libraries at library.sd.gov.

Photos: Madison High School Library (Cover), Harrisburg Middle School (Back)

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The SD State Library hosts this summer training for South Dakota K-12 educators. Participants may earn two graduate or undergraduate credits through Black Hills State University.