21st Century School Library Awards | 2020-23

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The South Dakota State Library, a division of the SD Department of Education, has awarded several school libraries the 21st Century School Library Award.

This annual award recognizes school libraries as Effective, Enhanced or Exemplary, based on performance in three areas based on the South Dakota School Library Guidelines.

The Program.

Mission: To provide all learners with a collaborative program for teaching and learning.


The Place.

Mission: To provide all learners with quality physical and virtual learning environments.

The Professional.

Mission: To provide all learners access to a highly qualified professional for leadership to advance the program and the place.



  


Exemplary Award

  • Douglas Middle School Library, Box Elder; Librarian Melissa Hubbell
  • Harrisburg Middle School Library, Harrisburg; Librarian Kristi Jones
  • Horizon Elementary School Library, Harrisburg; Librarian Leslee Reiland
  • Madison Central School Libraries, Madison; Librarian Joanne Kallhoff
  • Robert Frost Elementary School Library, Sioux Falls; Librarian Korey Erickson
  • West Central Middle/High School Library, West Central; Librarian DaNann Kistler
  • West Middle School Library, Rapid City; Librarian Shelley Rath

Enhanced Award

  • Elk Point-Jeffereson School Libraries, Elk Point; Librarian Deedra Holdhusen

Effective Award

  • Meade 46-1 Elementary School Libraries, Sturgis; Librarian Heidi Kruse
  • Rapid Valley Elementary School Library, Rapid City; Librarian Jennifer Backhaus

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