South Dakota State Library: Library Development e-Newsletter

Library Development

• Professional Development Registration is Now on escWorks
• Libraries Provide Vital Resources in Tough Economic Times

Children's & YA Services

• Summer Reading Program Updates Web Site
• Help Create a U.S. Postage Stamp to Celebrate The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
• Recommended Interactive Software for Kids

Featured e-Resources of the Month
Be Creative @ Your Library or From Home

Grant Opportunities

• Libri Foundation – Books for Children
• Build-A-Bear Workshop Giving Programs
• Books for Babies Matching Grants
• Winning Library Grants Video and Success Story Contests

In Focus: Jane Healy
Meet Jane Jealy, the East River Electronic Resources Coordinator for the South Dakota State Library.

School Libraries

• Practical Advice for School Libraries
• For Review: Terrific Math Read-Aloud

Trends & More

• Unemployment Resources Available to Public Libraries
• Literacy Training Resources for Parents, Volunteers, Library Staff
• Storytelling Resources to Help Plan Programs
• Book Clubs Move Online

What is Library Development Reading?

Why Didn't I Think of That?

• Tea Creates a Community of Readers
• Douglas Middle School Students Use CARP to Evaluate “Fishy” Info

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