New Addition! HANDY LINKS Page

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I've created a page titled HANDY LINKS on this blog with... wait for it... handy links! It's just one more place to find what you need for your library and for your patrons. Keep in mind the links on this page will be updated regularly.

Okay, bear with me... yes, I know it's a blurry screenshot. 😃

The HANDY LINKS link is sitting next to the SD STATE LIBRARY link and under the title.


Here's what's handy on this new page... 

Dates & Deadlines
Important dates, events, and deadlines for South Dakota school librarians

Curated Resource Lists from SDSL School Libraries via Pearltrees
A variety of topic-related digital resource lists such as Digital Books, Native American resources, SD History, English Language Learning, Cataloging, Media Literacy, Grants, School Library Advocacy, and more

The List: Collect+Connect
A chronological listing of posts from Collect+Connect: A School Library Blog

Resource Guide: SDSL School Libraries
Printable, SDSL School Libraries go-to guide for librarians and other types of educators

SDSL School Libraries on library.sd.gov
21st Century School Library Awards, advocacy, crosswalks, Endorsement, frameworks, guides, guidelines, listserv, Native American resources, reading, South Dakota Book Awards, standards, statistics & survey and more

SDSL K-12 Databases on library.sd.gov
Sorted by elementary, middle, and high school

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