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.