Instructions+and+Application

** 21st Century School Library Award ** ** Application and Instructions **
 * South Dakota State Library **
 * // 21st Century school libraries and librarians make a powerful difference in student achievement and are partners in forming the habit of reading and learning for a lifetime //****// . //**

**South Dakota School Library** **Mission Statement** It is the mission of the school library to provide all learners: 1. A 21st century collaborative program for learning and teaching; 2. A place for both a physical and a virtual learning environment; and 3. Access to a highly qualified professional for leadership in creating, promoting, and sustaining the program and place

The South Dakota State Library, a division of the Department of Education, is formally and annually recognizing schools with libraries that meet the characteristics of a 21st century school library through its program, facility, and instructional staff.Awards will recognize the status of the library as Effective, Enhanced, or Exemplary based on the South Dakota School Library Guidelines adopted in 2011.The voluntary process includes: 1) an online self-assessment tool, 2) supporting electronic examples, and 3) an award application.

The self-assessment is to be completed by the librarian and a school administrator.Applications are accepted March 1 through May 1 of each year. The South Dakota State Library 21st Century School Library Committee, comprised of SDSL staff, a representative from DOE, and three previous year awardees, will review all applications. Award announcements will be made in September of each year. Award status is valid for a two-year period. __ **If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the criteria for a specific level, the committee may request that an applicant resubmit their application no later than June 1.** **The review committee may request additional supporting materials be submitted.**

Applying to be recognized as a 21st Century School Library is a three step process: Kathleen Slocum, Continuing Education Coordinator, kathleen.slocum@state.sd.us A phone interview will be arranged after submission is received to discuss the application, self-assessment, and supporting materials submitted.
 * APPLICATION FOR 21st Century School Library Award **
 * 1) Complete the self-assessment tool located at (Survey Monkey URL) and submit electronically.
 * 2) Submit at least one example for each of the following areas: Place, Professional, and Program. All submissions must be in electronic format. Examples include, but are not limited to: video, photo, link, website, lesson plan, etc.
 * 3) Complete the information requested below and email it along with examples requested above to the attention of:

Name of School District: Name of School Library:Address: Add your self-assessment score below the Level of Award for which you are applying: **21st Century Effective** **21st Century Enhanced 21st Century Exemplary**

Name of Librarian: Email:Phone: Name of Administrator: Email:Phone: Date: **Effective =** 75 - 79**Enhanced =** 80 - 83**Exemplary** = 84 – 87
 * 21st Century School Library Self-Assessment Total Point Ranges: **