SDSL's Cornerstone Newsletter

South Dakota State Library's e-newsletter

June 9, 2022

State Library Recognizes 21st Century School Libraries

The South Dakota State Library, a division of the SD Department of Education, has awarded thirteen school libraries the 21st Century School Library Award for 2022. This annual award recognizes school libraries as Effective, Enhanced, or Exemplary based on performance in three areas: place, programming, and the professional.

Applicants conduct a self-assessment and provide evidence of their ability to meet South Dakota's guidelines for school libraries. Award status is valid for a three-year period.

Awarded libraries will be honored in Fall 2022.

Exemplary Award recipients:

Aberdeen Central High School Library, Aberdeen; Librarian Mikayla Arechigo, Administrator Dr. Jason Uttermark
Adventure Elementary School Library, Harrisburg; Librarian Elizabeth Wells, Administrator Angela Nelson
Creekside Elementary School Library, Spearfish; Librarian Sheleen Bauer, Administrator Dan Olson
George McGovern Middle School Library, Sioux Falls; Librarian Sherri Wolles, Administrator Dr. Jane Stavem
Georgia Morse Middle School Library, Pierre; Librarian Renae Lehman, Administrators Kyley Cumbow and Brandon Lowery
Harrisburg High School Library, Harrisburg; Librarian Eve Langerock, Administrator Ryan Rollinger
Jefferson High School Library, Sioux Falls; Librarian Emelia Gulck, Administrator Daniel Conrad
John Harris Elementary School Library, Sioux Falls; Librarian Stefanie Hage, Administrator Kerstin Dobberpuhl
Lowell Elementary School Library, Sioux Falls; Librarian Erin Radway, Administrator Diane Kennedy
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary School Library, Sioux Falls; Librarian Jenni Egstad, Administrators Tracy Vik and Jana Greenfield
South Park Elementary School Library, Belle Fourche; Librarian Karen Schlekeway, Administrator Dr. Julie Hatling

Effective Award recipients:

Dakota Valley High School Library, North Sioux City; Librarian Erin Nilges, Administrator Nichole Herzog
Dakota Valley Upper Elementary/Middle School Library, North Sioux City; Librarian Erin Nilges, Administrators Nichole Herzog, Erik Sommervold, and Tonia Warzecha

Find more information on the State Library’s 21st Century School Library Award webpage.