Library Outreach/ LSTA
Contact:
South Dakota State Library
MacKay Building
800 Governors Dr.
Pierre, SD 57501
1-605-773-3131
1-605-773-6962 (FAX)
1-800-423-6665
(SD Only)
library@state.sd.us 
Hours: Mon-Fri
8 am - 5 pm CT
7 am - 4 pm MT
Library Outreach/ LSTA | Electronic Resources | Middle School Resources
Middle School Resources
Elementary School | Middle School | High School
CAMIO
Catalog of Art Museum Images Online — Almost 100,000 art images from leading museums; for education, research and enjoyment. Content is rights-cleared for educational use. 
Access: Inside Library Only
Category: General Research, Scholarly Research, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Explora Teens (Grades 7-12)
A research database especially for middle and high school students, with material from encyclopedias, magazines, books, and more.
Category: Middle School, High School
Funk & Wagnall's New World Encyclopedia
A student encyclopedia that provides over 25,000 entries on a wide variety of topics.
Category: General Research, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
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Gale Virtual Reference Library
Dozens of reference books for all ages. Includes health, history, government, science, education, business, and more.
Category: Business, Educators & Librarians, Genealogy, General Research, Scholarly Research, Middle School, High School
Learning Express Library
Practice tests and self-paced courses for all learners. ASVAB, GED, GRE, SAT, resume/cover letter writing courses and more.
Category: Career and Test Prep, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
MiddleSearch Plus (Grades 5-8)
For middle schools; it has biographies, primary source documents, reference books, a vast image collection, and articles from popular middle school magazines.
Category: Middle School
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Pronunciator
Learn over 80 different languages. There are also 50 English as a Second Language (ESL) courses. Includes oral phrases, flash cards, learning guides, and live online instruction.
Category: Languages, High School, Middle School
Readers’ Guide Retrospective 1890-1982 (H.W. Wilson)
Searchable full coverage of the original paper volumes of a broad selection of periodicals.
Category: General Research, Scholarly Research, Middle School, High School
Science Reference Center
Articles from hundreds of science magazines, encyclopedias, reference books, and a large image collection; primarily for K-12 students.
Category: General Research, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
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SIRS Discoverer (Grades K-8)
For students and educators, this multidisciplinary database covers current events, history, health, language arts, math, science, social studies, and more.
Category: Elementary School, Middle School
SIRS Issues Researcher (Grades 7-12)
Provides the background and current analysis necessary for the research and understanding of over 300 current and leading issues.
Category: Middle School, High School
World Book Discover
Has reference resources for differentiated instruction, such as ESL, reluctant readers, and adult learners. Also includes an extensive life skills section.
Category: Career & Test Prep, General Research, Languages
World Book Student (Grades 5-9)
Includes the print versions of the World Book Encyclopedia, plus thousands of additional articles, learning resources, videos, student activities, and research tools.
Category: Elementary School, Middle School
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If you are experiencing problems accessing any of the databases contact a Digital Resources Coordinator at 605-773-3131 or via email .
Puzzle Map 
Download and print this PDF file for a listing of electronic resources made available to South Dakota.
Updated September 2017
SDSL Electronic Resources Quick Guide 
Downloadable handout with the most popular searching categories, access and search tips.
Updated September 2017
South Dakota State Library Cornerstone
SDSL's e-Newsletter articles include:
- Electronic Resources
- Language
- Practice Tests
- South Dakota Titles To Go
And many more!
Contact:
Children's & Young Adult Services Coordinator
605-773-3131
Alissa Adams
School Library Technology Coordinator
605-295-3152
605-773-3131, Option 5, 3
