SOUTH DAKOTA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION April/May/June 2017 BOOK MARKS Volume 68 Number 2 CANDIATES FOR VICE PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT ELECT Daniel Burniston, Maria Gruener, Vermillion Public Library Watertown Regional Library I am running for election because I believe the South Dakota Library Association’s mission is a crucial one. SDLA provides resources and opportunities for its members who are engaged at any level, type Ours is an ever evolving profes- or phase of librarianship. SDLA sion and our willingness to learn helps promote library service of from and share with each other is the highest quality, and I hope I what provides value and strength- can help continue that mission ens our libraries. and enable the SDLA to continue to aid libraries in communities As Vice President/President Elect, across the state. I’d like to provide new opportuni- ties in which to offer educational Since moving to South Dakota in development and professional 2012, I’ve been very fortunate to networking. have had the opportunity to work in an academic library, a law li- With decreasing library funding brary, a public library, and be a and an increasing need for the INSIDE THIS ISSUE board member for a public li- essential services we provide, it is brary. This has given me a chance important that SDLA continue to Candidates…….……………….....1 to see many of the challenges and support those that advocate for From the President ..............2 libraries on both a local and state opportunities facing libraries in From the MPLA Rep ............3 our state. level. Sustainable funding is nec- essary to competitively compen- In the News ..........................4-7 It would be a privilege and an sate staff, keep up with technolo- Conference Schedule ............8-11 honor to help ensure SDLA con- gy, and serve our patrons. tinues to offer a great Annual MARK YOUR CALENDARS Conference, beneficial profession- I would like to assist the organiza- tion that has been so beneficial to June —GLBT Book Month al development opportunities and my work by continuing SDLA’s scholarships, chances to meet and mission and to help our profes- July — Summer Reading talk with other librarians, to make sion move forward. Programs valuable connections and to help September — Library Card facilitate communication and col- SDLA will send out an e-mail Sign-up month laboration around the state. with instructions on voting. September 27-29 SDLA Thank you for your time and your Thank you for participating Conference consideration of my candidacy. in your association. FROM THE PRESIDENT… DANIELLE LOFTUS I am more than half way through my term as president of SDLA, so I am reflecting on the op- portunities I have had to see our board members and committees do the amazing things that they do. Whether that is preparing for an event such as annual conference or working on the quarterly issue of our Book- marks, or making the Association run smoothly, many hours and often months of sincere effort goes into each success. I appreciate everyone’s participation in SDLA because there is such power in working together cooperatively. The more member participation we have, the more we can help libraries and librarians to thrive and keep South Dakota growing. I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your efforts not only to improve libraries across the state but also to share your ideas and in- formation so that we can all benefit and continue to grow. BOOK MARKS My involvement in SDLA has helped me to build a network of people to Volume 68, Number 2 2017 whom I can turn when I have a question or an issue where an outside viewpoint or a specific expertise can help. This network has changed and April, May, June evolved over the years because people come and go, but it has been in- The newsletter of the South Dakota Library Association is published quar- valuable in helping me to find creative solutions or just to think different- terly by the association. Members ly about an issue. No one of us has the knowledge, skills, abilities, time, receive it as part of membership dues. and resources to thrive in every situation. Leadership is usually learned Other subscriptions: $20 per year. and there is no better way to learn some of those skills than by joining a If you have any questions, comments, community of people in similar situations. requests for back issues, or suggestions concerning the editorial content of Book Marks, please contact the editor: As the Executive Board looked over the conference session proposals that Kelly Henkel were submitted, I was inspired by the incredible knowledge and creativity represented within our organization. As you begin to register for confer- 1200 W. University Ave, Box 918 ence, remember that so many of the sessions you are signing up to Mitchell, SD 57301 attend are your colleagues and friends and only experts by experience. [email protected] Plan now to join those colleagues and friends in Chamberlain/Oacoma If your address changes or you need this coming September 27-29 for the 2017 SDLA Annual Conference. information on your subscription, please contact: Sincerely, Stephanie Brewer Danielle Loftus, President Executive Secretary/Treasurer South Dakota Library Association PO BOX 582 Spearfish, SD 57783 [email protected] 2 FROM THE MPLA REP… SDLA OFFICERS BRENDA HEMMELEMAN President: Danielle Loftus, University Libraries, USD [email protected] The MPLA Executive Board met on April 7. The board approved renaming one of our existing V-P/President-Elect: Mary Francis, Karl Mundt Library, DSU MPLA awards to honor Dan Chaney, former [email protected] webmaster who passed away in December Past President: Kathy Wibbels, 2016. The current Unsung Hero award will now Yankton Community Library be named the Dan Chaney Unsung Hero award. [email protected] Recording Secretary: Craig Johnson, Applications will be accepted starting June 1, 2017 for the 2018 MPLA Mikkelsen Library, Augustana Leadership Institute, which will be held April 29-May 4, 2018 at the YMCA [email protected] of the Rockies in Estes Park, CO. Of important note regarding the MPLA LI: Exec. Secretary/ Treasurer: the board has approved new registration fees for those who are invited to Stephanie Brewer, Grace Balloch Memorial Library attend the institute. [email protected] ALA Councilor: Elizabeth Fox, MPLA Members: $600 (an increase of $50) requires MPLA membership for Briggs Library, SDSU two consecutive years immediately surrounding the institute (2017 and Elizabeth. [email protected] 2018) Non-members: $800 (an increase of $150) MPLA Rep.: Brenda Hemmelman, SD State Library Criteria for applicants: [email protected] · Employed in a library organization in MPLA’s 12-state region Academic/Health/Special Section: · Current member of one of MPLA’s 12 affiliated state library associations Melissa Clark, · Minimum of 5 years in a library-related job with progressive experience Briggs Library, SDSU · Record of experience that demonstrates leadership potential [email protected] · Expected continued contribution to the profession School Library Section: Laura Allard, · A thoughtfully completed application Memorial Middle School, Sioux Falls · Two letters of recommendation [email protected] Public Library Section: Maria Gruener Brenda Hemmeleman Watertown Regional Library MPLA Rep [email protected] Support Staff Chair: Evan Wasehek [email protected] Federal Relations Coordinator: Daria Bossman, SD State Library [email protected] Professional Development Grants Executive Secretary/Treasurer Report as The Professional Development Grants Committee is currently accepting applica- of February 2017 tions for several grants. Two grants up to $450 each are available to assist SDLA Wells Fargo Saving: $21,029.45 members already established in the area of librarianship with the costs of attending conferences, workshops, or other professional learning opportunities. Deadlines Wells Fargo Checking $39,327.92 are March 15 and September 15. Two scholarships of up to $500 each are available Ameriprise Money Market: $15,767.38 to assist SDLA members with the costs of professional education in the field of li- Ameriprise Savings Cert.: $19,999.73 brarianship. Deadline is May 15. Two SDLA Conference grants are available to de- Leon Raney Endowment: $83,571.12 fray costs of registration, travel, and hotel expenses, etc.. Grants up to $400 may be awarded. Deadline is 45 days prior to conference. Visit Total: $179,695.60 www.sdlibraryassociation.org for more information. 3 FAITH PUBLIC/SCHOOL LIBRARY GETS CREATIVE Submitted by Angela Ostrander On April 6 at 5-7 pm, the Faith Public/School held a painting class. Ten partic- ipants painted a Palm tree beach and ocean scene under the guidance and di- rection of Joyclyn Mollman of Joyclyn's Art from Buffalo, SD. Joyclyn has taught several painting classes at the Faith Public/School Library. She travels Montana, North Dakota and western South Dakota to conduct many of these classes. Participants started off using a sponge to paint the entire canvas with yellow then let dry. After this step, the instructor proceeded to guide us to the next steps of adding green and blue for the ocean, orange for the sunset; using a wide brush to add the sun with white and black for the islands and palm trees with a special technique. Participants then could add finishing touches and take the painting home. There was a minimum cost that included the canvas and needed sup- plies. Participants were a mix of adults and high school students. Everyone enjoyed the painting class along with the refreshments of punch and hors d'oeurvres. Another painting class is scheduled for July 10 from 5-7 pm. Please give painting selections and sign up by contacting the Faith Public/ School Library at 967-2262.