New Siouxland Libraries Director Brings History of Expanding Public Access

New Siouxland Libraries director brings history of expanding public access

The new director of the Siouxland Libraries has "big ideas" for the future of the system, which serves the City of Sioux Falls and surrounding communities. Mayor Paul TenHaken announced the appointment of Alysia Boysen as the new director on Thursday, to replace the retiring Jodi Fick, who led the libraries since 2017. Boysen got her start when Fick hired her to work at the Hartford branch 20 years ago. It was there that she began looking for wa…

Meet the new director of Siouxland Libraries

Simplified: Sioux Falls' library system is on track to have its first new leader in decades. Meet Alysia Boysen. Why it mattersLongtime Director of Siouxland Libraries Jodi Fick will retire next month, and the city began a search for her replacement. Mayor Paul TenHaken said the city received applicants from all over the country, and that there was a lot of interest in the position.TenHaken on Thursday announced the appointment of Alysia Boysen …

Veteran librarian tapped to lead Siouxland Libraries

A rural Lake County farm girl who started with Siouxland Libraries in 2005 will be the system’s next leader, Mayor Paul TenHaken announced Thursday.Alysia Boysen joined Siouxland Libraries as a part-time employee in the Colton branch. She worked her way up the system, and for the past five years she has been the senior librarian for technology and communication.TenHaken credited her with being able to adapt to a changing society that wants to in…

Interior Minister Daniel Mitov has appointed a new head of the Main Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDBOP). This is the current deputy director Boyan Raev. He replaces Yavor Serafimov.

New director named for Siouxland Libraries

May 29, 2025 A longtime leader within Siouxland Libraries has been appointed to serve as its next director. Alysia Boysen was announced today as Mayor Paul TenHaken’s choice for the role. She will fill the vacancy left as Jodi Fick retires on June 20. Boysen’s appointment will need to be confirmed by the City Council and has been endorsed by the Siouxland Libraries board of trustees. “Alysia has a strong history with Siouxland Libraries, starti…