ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LIBRARY

About the Librarian

Kathleen Siebrasse - Hi, my name is Kathleen Siebrasse and I am the Elementary Librarian at Red Cloud Indian School. For the last 26 years, I have found genuine satisfaction working as a librarian in a school setting.  My prior two positions included 18 years in Manitoba, Canada and 8 years in Stanley County, Ft. Pierre, SD.   My library position at Red Cloud offers an opportunity working in a committed, value based educational institution.  I feel very much at home with the Red Cloud School students and staff and I hope to provide the students with enriched reading and improved book selection.   We have an automated library database at the K-8 grade libraries.  Please stop by anytime to visit or offer us a suggestion for a new book.  Any book donations would be greatly appreciated!  

Donations
The library has received hundreds of high quality books this year, as well as many other useful donated items for the libraries. Thank you very much for your generosity! Many donors would like to know before sending if their books will be helpful at Red Cloud School. The only request that we make of donors is that they strongly deliberate whether their materials would be suitable for their own children or for students in their own school district. Red Cloud has very high standards, and expects as much from students as any other school.

Therefore, we need current, high quality teaching materials and fiction/non-fiction books that are in good condition. We do not want donors to spend money shipping out-of-date items that we cannot use.   Also any library supplies are helpful in preparing our books for the shelf such a clear book tape, 2” and 3”.  Book covers are also used to prolong our book jackets and they may be purchased from Demco Library Supplies.  A useful size is the 10” and 14”.  Suitable magazine subscriptions are also circulated at our libraries for the children.   Bean bags would be great for our reading centers and a large story time carpet would be helpful.  A size of 10’ x 8’ would be great!  Thank you for your time and consideration!

See the 2009-2010 Red Cloud Elementary Book Wish List

Please send books to:
ATTN: Elementary Library
Red Cloud Indian School
100 Mission Drive
Pine Ridge SD, 57770