Electronic Resources | Online Resources | Library Card Access

Library Card Access

The following databases are accessible from home or personal PCs using a library card issued by the South Dakota State Library or any other SDLN-member library. For all the databases please refer to the Complete Listing.

If you are experiencing problems accessing any of the databases contact an Electronic Resources Coordinator at 605-773-3131 or via email . Database guides for most of all the SDSL resources are available in PDF format for your convenience.

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T |
U | V | W | X | Y | Z

---

eBooks on EBSCOhost (formerly NetLibrary)

Full text of 10,000+ commercially published books in the arts, humanities, social sciences, life and physical sciences, business, computers & more, plus Cliffs Notes.
Access: home, library and school campus, state government
Category: general

---

back to top

Gale Virtual Reference Library

Core collection of online reference books in the following subject areas-health, history, government & law, science, education and business.
Access: home, library and school campus, state government
Category: business and investments, general, education and libraries, professional and scholarly, health and medicine, law and government

---

back to top

HeritageQuest

Of interest to those researching local history and family histories, it includes U.S. Federal Census records from 1790 thru 1940; 25,000+ family and local history books (every word searchable); the PERiodical Source Index/PERSIT (a comprehensive subject index covering more than 6,500 genealogy & local history periodicals); and Revolutionary War Pension & Bounty Land Warrant Application Files.
Access: home, library and school campus, state government
Category: genealogy

---

back to top

Learning Express Library

Online learning platform of 300+ practice tests covering ACT, SAT, GED, and more. Complete answer explanations and study suggestions.
Access: home, library and school campus, state government
Category: career and test preparation, education and libraries, professional and scholarly

---

back to top

ProQuest (1986+)

Provides the full text (image or text+graphics) from 1,700+ magazines/journals and newspapers for K-12, college, and general users, including Barron's.
Access: home, library and school campus, state government
Category: general, magazines and journals/perodicals, professional and scholarly

---

back to top

Sanborn Maps-SD

The Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps for 82 South Dakota communities from 1867 to 1970.
Access: home, library and school campus, state government
Category: genealogy, South Dakota

---

SIRS Discoverer (grades K-9)

Full-text articles and graphics from more than 1,600 U.S. and international magazines, newspapers and U.S. government documents, which were carefully selected for their educational content, interest and level of readability for middle and elementary curriculum topics.
Access: home, library and school campus, state government
Category: general, magazines and journals/perodicals

---

SIRS Issues Researcher (grades 6-12)

A general reference database containing thousands of full-text articles exploring social, scientific, health, historic, business, economic, political and global issues.
Access: home, library and school campus, state government
Category: general, magazines and journals/perodicals

---

back to top

World Book Foreign Language Edition: Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos (Spanish Language Encyclopedia)

Traducción de lengua española de la enciclopedia del descubrimiento del estudiante del libro del mundo. Los artículos, los mapas y las imágenes son incluidos. (Spanish-language translation of the World Book Student Discovery Encyclopedia. Articles, maps and images are included.)
Access: home, library and school campus, state government
Category: education and libraries, encyclopedias, general, professional and scholarly

---

World Book Foreign Language Edition: L'Encyclopédie Découverte (French Language Encyclopedia)

L'Encyclopédie Découvertes (World Book Student Discovery Encyclopedia) Les articles, les images, le diccionaire visuel, les activités et les Websites consultés sont comprise. (French-language version of the World Book Student Discovery Encyclopedia. Articles, images, a visual dictionary, activities and reviewed websites are included.)
Access: home, library and school campus, state government
Category: education and libraries, encyclopedias, general, professional and scholarly

---

World Book Public Library Edition: World Book Online for Kids (grades K-5)

contains thousands of easy to read articles, interactive games, and more.
Access: home, library and school campus, state government
Category: education and libraries, encyclopedias, general, professional and scholarly

---

World Book Public Library Edition: World Book Online Info Finder (grades 5-9)

is designed to support student information needs with research tools and science project information along with encyclopedia articles.
Access: home, library and school campus, state government
Category: education and libraries, encyclopedias, general, professional and scholarly

---

World Book Public Library Edition: World Book Online Reference Center (grades 9 - adult)

includes encyclopedia, e-book and primary source content plus computer tutorials and life skills information.
Access: home, library and school campus, state government
Category: education and libraries, encyclopedias, general, professional and scholarly

---

World Book School Edition: World Book Advanced (grades 9-12+)

is a powerful reference tool that includes encyclopedia, multimedia, e-book and primary source databases.
Access: home, library and school campus, state government
Category: education and libraries, encyclopedias, general, professional and scholarly

---

World Book School Edition: World Book Discover

a reference tool that includes encyclopedia, multimedia, e-book, and primary source databases. Features include article read aloud, and a job and life skills section. (For differentiated instruction, i.e.ESL, reluctant readers and adult learners)
Access: home, library and school campus, state government
Category: education and libraries, encyclopedias, general, professional and scholarly

---

World Book School Edition: World Book Kids (grades K-5)

contains thousands of easy to read articles, interactive games, teacher resources and more.
Access: home, library and school campus, state government
Category: education and libraries, encyclopedias, general, professional and scholarly

---

World Book School Edition: World Book Students (grades 5-9)

contains encyclopedia articles, maps, images, timelines and more.
Access: home, library and school campus, state government
Category: education and libraries, encyclopedias, general, professional and scholarly

---

WorldCat

A worldwide catalog of 56 million items found in 9,000+ libraries, including State Library & 25+ SD libraries. Additional indexes to books, articles, dissertations, and archive material are also available.
Access From (with username/library card barcode and password): home, library and school campus, state government
Category: books and literature, education and libraries, encyclopedias, general, professional and scholarly

---

back to top

Online Resources

Programs

• Braille & Talking Book Program
• Continuing Education
• Cornerstone
• Government Publication Depository
• Library Training Institute
• Prairie Bud &Prairie Pasque Book Awards
• RACE Webinars
• School Library Boot Camp
• South Dakota Online State Publications
• South Dakota Titles To Go
• YARP: Young Adult Reading Program
• ... More Programs