Newest Updates on School Libraries & COVID-19 Resource Guide

Thinking about heading back to the school library either in person or virtually... or both?

Be sure to check out the COVID-19: SD School Libraries page on the SD State Library Resource Guide.  

There you'll find a collection of back-to-school and at-school/at-home resources aligned to what we do in our school libraries. Topics include cleaning and care, digital books, read-alouds, copyright and fair use, digital learning tools, professional time, and SDSL K-12 databases.


Newly added: 

COVID-19 Publisher Information Directory from School Library Journal
Lists numerous publishers and revised copyright and fair use policies due to the pandemic.


Starting Well from the SD Department of Education
Provides South Dakota specific guidance for reopening and daily operations for the 2020-21 school year.


Second Snapshot of School Librarian Roles during School Closures from AASL School Library Closure Impact Surveys via Knowledge Quest
Captures trend data and includes questions regarding expectations for student outcomes and educator reporting, student participation rates, hurdles faced by school librarians, and self-care.

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