Staff members from 13 different libraries across South Dakota– including those in Ipswich, Kadoka and Faulkton– have graduated from the Public Library Training Institute at the South Dakota State Library in Pierre.
The students– who ranged from library directors to front-line staff– attended in-person sessions for one week in June, supplemented by online coursework throughout the year. Librarians who complete the program are awarded a Certificate of Public Library Management and are recognized as certified library practitioners.
The following individuals earned a Certificate of Public Library Management:
- Cindy Percy, Marcus P. Beebe Memorial Library, Ipswich;
- Arlene Hicks, Jackson County Library, Kadoka;
- Holly Demery, Faulk County Library, Faulkton;
- Tiana McKinney, Canton Public Library;
- Crystal Gering Nelson, Freeman Public Library;
- Joanne Urban, Grant County Library, Milbank;
- Heather Lee and Mary Terrones, Hot Springs Public Library;
- Danyelle Brotherton, Huron Public Library;
- Megan Stietz, Piedmont Valley Library;
- Tanya Bult and Billie Jo Hayes, Scotland Community Library;
- Kelly Namminga, Evelyn Lang Public Library, Springfield;
- Becky Nutley, Viborg Public Library; and
- Sarah Overvaag, Watertown Regional Library
Sponsored by the South Dakota State Library, the Institute has served as a continuing education program for library practitioners, support staff and trustees of South Dakota public libraries who do not hold formal library degrees.
The Public Library Institute began in 1985 at what was then Northern State College in Aberdeen. Financial support has been provided by the South Dakota State Library in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services in Washington, D.C.
To learn more about continuing education and certification opportunities through the South Dakota State Library, visit library.sd.gov.
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