South Dakota State University, Hilton M. Briggs Library

South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections will plan to design a replicable statewide archival discovery framework. This project will provide a scalable model for other rural, decentralized states and regions. The goal is to ensure that the unique records preserved in rural archives are discoverable, accessible, and finally integrated into the shared American experience. South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections will lead the initiative in consultation with the South Dakota State Archives and other statewide stakeholders. Intended results include a publicly available planning report that will present a prototype framework for a statewide archival discovery clearinghouse, recommended collection-level descriptive standards, a proposed governance model, and an implementation roadmap. The project will be designed for reuse by other rural and decentralized states seeking scalable approaches to improving archival discovery.