South Dakota State Library

The South Dakota State Library will be closed Monday February 17 in honor of Presidents Day. #ReadABook

2024 South Dakota School Libraries Facts & Stats. School librarians have a variety of educational backgrounds. 86% serve multiple roles within their schools. library.sd.gov/SDSL/PUBL/DOC/… #SouthDakotaSchoolLibraries #SchoolLibraryFacts #SchoolLibraryStats #SchoolLibraryTrends

2024 South Dakota School Libraries Facts & Stats School librarians are District Teachers & Leaders. library.sd.gov/SDSL/PUBL/DOC/… #SouthDakotaSchoolLibraries #SchoolLibraryFacts #SchoolLibraryStats #SchoolLibraryTrends

2024 South Dakota School Libraries Facts & Stats. The Professional: School librarians curate resources, provide guidance, and support student and staff development. library.sd.gov/SDSL/PUBL/DOC/… #SouthDakotaSchoolLibraries #SchoolLibraryFacts #SchoolLibraryStats #SchoolLibraryTrends

2024 South Dakota School Libraries Facts & Stats The Program: School libraries provide programs and activities that link literacy and student interests. library.sd.gov/SDSL/PUBL/DOC/… #SouthDakotaSchoolLibraries #SchoolLibraryFacts #SchoolLibraryStats #SchoolLibraryTrends

The State Library is closed Monday, Jan. 20 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

School Libraries: The Place School libraries in South Dakota incorporate spaces that accommodate various learning styles and educational needs. library.sd.gov/SDSL/PUBL/DOC/… #SouthDakotaSchoolLibraries #SchoolLibraryFacts #SchoolLibraryStats #SchoolLibraryTrends

2023-24 School Library Facts Through Program, Place, and Professional, school libraries make a powerful difference in student achievement library.sd.gov/SDSL/PUBL/DOC/… #SouthDakotaSchoolLibraries #SchoolLibraryFacts #SchoolLibraryStats #SchoolLibraryTrends

South Dakota Public Libraries Facts & Stats 2024 5-year trends: 2019-2023 The growth since 2020 is significant in showcasing how important libraries are in South Dakota. library.sd.gov/SDSL/PUBL/DOC/… #SouthDakotaLibraries #LibraryFacts #LibraryStats #LibraryTrends

The State Library will be closed on Wednesday January 1. Have a safe New Year Celebration! #ReadABook #NewYear2025

The State Library is closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday December 23-25. We wish you all a safe and happy holiday! #Christmas2024 #ReadABook #holidayseason

The top 6 most used databases from FY2024 in SD were: BookFlix, World Book Online, CultureGrams, SIRS Issues Researcher, EBSCO, and ProQuest Research Library. library.sd.gov/SDSL/PUBL/DOC/… #SouthDakotaLibraries #LibraryFacts #LibraryStats #LibraryDatabases #ElectronicResources

Every day South Dakota public libraries: Welcome 7,300 visitors Lend 15,200 items to library users Answer 700 questions Host 1,000 people Provide computer and internet access 4,500 x library.sd.gov/SDSL/PUBL/DOC/… #SouthDakotaLibraries #LibraryFacts #LibraryStats

South Dakota public libraries spent an average of $39 per resident providing library services. Local Governments contributed $32.8 million to public library operating revenue. library.sd.gov/SDSL/PUBL/DOC/… #SouthDakotaLibraries #LibraryFacts #LibraryStats

Gain insight into the cultural, political, and social history of Native Peoples from the seventeenth to the twentieth century. Visit your local SD library's website or library.sd.gov/LIB/ERD/comple… #southdakotalibraries #nativeamerican #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

Libraries offer books and more to foster literacy, information, imagination, and access to all kinds of materials. South Dakotans checked out 6.7 items per resident in 2023. library.sd.gov/SDSL/PUBL/DOC/… #SouthDakotaLibraries #LibraryFacts #LibraryStats

The South Dakota State Library will be closed Monday, November 11 in honor of Veterans Day. We honor and remember all who have served. We will be back in the office on Tuesday. #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #HonoringOurHeroes #ReadABook

Fold3 helps you discover your family’s military past and memorialize your loved ones with records, photos, and stories from millions of military personnel. #VeteransDay #militarylife #genealogyresearch library.sd.gov/LIB/ERD/spotli…

This November, we invite all South Dakota libraries to participate in a month of storytime events across the state! Celebrate National Picture Book month! Ask your local library for more information! #StorytimeSD #southdakotalibraries #libraryfun

Library programs bring communities together with educational, cultural and recreational activities. library.sd.gov/SDSL/PUBL/DOC/… #SouthDakotaLibraries #LibraryFacts #LibraryStats