South Dakota State Library: Library Development e-Newsletter

Finding Time for... Continuing Education
An interview with Brenda DeToy, the librarian from the Selby Area Schools Community Library, about continuing education opportunities.

Grant Opportunities

• Books for Children: Libri Foundation
• IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf
• Education/ Literacy Grants - Women Helping Others Foundation
• The American Association of School Librarians Conference Travel Grants

In Focus: Stacia McGourty
Meet the new Digital Initiatives Librarian!

Children's & YA Services

• Mark Your Calendars!
• Add It Up focuses on children and teens
• American Library Association Announces Literary Award Winners

In Review: School Libraries
A picture book series, the 2008 YA National Book Award winner, and another for the profession

• Check out these Resources
• 2009 "School Libraries Count!" Survey Deadline

E-Resource of the Month
Learning Express Library

PR Pointers

• A Fine Day in Hot Springs
• Curriculum-Community-Library Connections
• Libraries Make News
• From “What’s the Buzz? Word-of-Mouth Marketing for Libraries” webinar

Trends & More...

• Technology Trends
• Booklist and Book Links magazines introduce first Digital Supplement
• Make the most of National Library Week, April 12-18

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