South Dakota State Library: Complete list of Electronic Resources
Electronic Resources specifically curated for: Elementary Schools, Middle Schools and High Schools
See also:
- About Electronic Resources/Databases including handouts, downloads, and more
- SDSL Niche Academy: E-Resource short-form video tutorials
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Academic Search Premier
Journals, magazines, and newspapers in almost every subject area.
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College/University Libraries | |
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Alt-Health Watch
Journal articles about complementary and alternative medicine.
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College/University Libraries Public Libraries | |
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Ancestry® Library Edition
inside library access only
Ancestor search and genealogical information from census records, historical maps, and more.
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Public Libraries | |
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Applied Science & Technology Source (EBSCO)
Journal articles in applied science and computer science including social and business aspects.
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College/University Libraries | |
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Black Freedom Struggle
open access resource
Primary sources from the African-American struggle for freedom and equality from 1790 to the contemporary period.
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College/University Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries | |
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Books and Authors
Reader's advisory help.
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College/University Libraries Elementary School Libraries Public Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries | |
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BookFlix®
Talking fiction and nonfiction eBooks for kindergarten to 3rd grade students
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Elementary School Libraries | |
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Business Searching Interface
Country economic data, company profiles, industry information and market research.
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College/University Libraries Public Libraries | |
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Business Source Premier (EBSCO)
Articles, market, industry and SWOT analysis reports, studies, and other business news.
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College/University Libraries Public Libraries | |
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Consumer Health Complete (Consumer Edition)
Health information aimed at patients
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Public Libraries | |
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Consumer Health Complete (Journal Search)
Journal articles focusing on health information
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College/University Libraries | |
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CultureGrams®
Statistical and cultural information about the United States and global countries.
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Elementary School Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries | |
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Digital Library of South Dakota
open access resource
Historical collections from SDBOR colleges and universities
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College/University Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries Public Libraries | |
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Digital Public Library of America
open access resource
Digitized books and texts, pictures, sounds, and videos from the United States.
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College/University Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries Public Libraries | |
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Duolingo
open access resource
Language learning website for ages 11 and up.
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High School Libraries Middle School Libraries Public Libraries | |
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eBook Collection (EBSCO)
Academic and popular books.
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College/University Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries Public Libraries | |
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EBSCO databases (all)
Home page for all EBSCO databases with language options and search preferences
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College/University Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries Public Libraries | |
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ERIC - Education Resource Information Center (EBSCO)
Journal articles, books, and curriculum guides for educators.
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Teacher Resources | |
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European Views of the Americas (EBSCO)
Citation search of primary sources related to the Americas and written in Europe before 1750.
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College/University Libraries | |
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Explora Kids (Grades K-6)
Primary source magazine, newspaper, and reference book articles with pictures and maps for elementary school.
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Elementary School Libraries | |
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Explora Educators Edition
Classroom and career resources for K-12 teachers
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Teacher Resources | |
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Explora Public Libraries
Magazine and reference book articles for public libaries
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Public Libraries | |
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Explora Teens (Grades 7-12)
Primary source magazine, newspaper, and reference book articles with pictures and maps for middle and high school.
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High School Libraries Middle School Libraries | |
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Fold3
Genealogy search and military records
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Public Libraries | |
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Funk & Wagnall's New World Encyclopedia (EBSCO)
Encyclopedia for elementary, middle, and high school students.
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Elementary School Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries | |
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Gale eBooks
Reference books for all ages with topics in health, history, government, science, education & business.
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College/University Libraries High School Libraries | |
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Gale Primary Sources: Archives Unbound | College/University Libraries Public Libraries High School Libraries | |
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govinfo
open access resource
Information from all three branches of the Federal Government
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Public Libraries | |
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GreenFILE
Environmental information from scholarly, government, and general interest sources.
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College/University Libraries | |
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HathiTrust
open access resource
Search or view complete books in the public domain.
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College/University Libraries High School Libraries | |
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Health Source: Consumer Edition
Consumer health information.
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Public Libraries | |
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Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition (EBSCO)
Journal articles focusing on medical disciplines and medication information.
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College/University Libraries | |
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Helpline Center 211
open access resource
List of community resources
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Public Libraries | |
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HeritageQuest Online (ProQuest)
Genealogy search and historical records.
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Public Libraries | |
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Indigenous Peoples of North America (Gale)
Primary sources, including historical texts, pictures, and artwork on the Native American people in the United States and Canada from 1665 to 1988
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College/University Libraries High School Libraries Public Libraries | |
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Introduction to U.S. History: The American Revolution
Primary source historical texts from 1700 to 1910 focusing on the Revolutionay War. Gale Primary Sources: Archives Unbound
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College/University Libraries High School Libraries Public Libraries | |
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Introduction to U.S. History: The Civil War
Primary source historical texts from 1858 to 1911 focusing on the Civil War.
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College/University Libraries High School Libraries Public Libraries | |
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Introduction to U.S. History Online: Slavery in America
Primary source historical texts from 1760 to 1910 focusing on the history of slavery in America
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College/University Libraries High School Libraries Public Libraries | |
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Learning Express Library
Student and adult skills development tool with practice tests, eBooks and tutorials.
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College/University Libraries Elementary School Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries Public Libraries | |
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Library Information Science & Technology Abstracts
Search library and information science articles and abstracts.
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College/University Libraries | |
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MAS Complete (EBSCO)
High school magazine articles covering a broad range of subjects.
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High School Libraries | |
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MasterFILE Complete (EBSCO)
General interest magazines, books, documents, and images
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Public Libraries | |
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MedlinePlus®
open access resource
Health and drug information written for patients in English and Spanish.
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Public Libraries | |
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MegaFILE (EBSCO)
A combined search of Academic Search Premier, Business Source Premier, MasterFILE Premier, & Regional Business News.
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College/University Libraries Public Libraries | |
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MiddleSearch Plus
Primary source documents, magazine articles, biographies, reference books, and pictures
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Middle School Libraries | |
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Miss Humblebee's Academy
Interactive learning program for ages 2-6.
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Elementary School Libraries | |
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Newspaper Source (EBSCO)
News articles from U.S. and international newspapers, and TV and radio transcripts. 1969 to current
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College/University Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries Public Libraries | |
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Nineteenth Century U.S. Newspapers (Gale)
Historical news from the 1800s mainly from Western perspectives.
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College/University Libraries High School Libraries Public Libraries | |
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Online Tutoring for K-12 Students
open access resource
On-demand tutoring for homework help on an as-needed basis provided by the Our Dakota Dreams program
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Elementary School Libraries Middle School Libraries High School Libraries | |
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Open Dissertations (EBSCO)
Theses and dissertations from around the world
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College/University Libraries | |
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Overland Journeys: Travels in the West, 1800-1880 (Gale)
Primary source historical texts from 1800-1880 focusing on the American West.
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College/University Libraries High School Libraries Public Libraries | |
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Points of View Reference Center (EBSCO)
Helps students assess current topics and develp critical thinking skills.
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College/University Libraries High School Libraries | |
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Primary Search (EBSCO)
Articles from children's magazines, encyclopdedias, pictures
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Elementary School Libraries | |
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Professional Development Collection
Journal articles for educators
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College/University Libraries Teacher Resources | |
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ProQuest Research Library
Search for journals and magazine articles across a broad range of subjects.
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College/University Libraries High School Libraries | |
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PubMed®
open access resource
Citation search for journal articles in health and life sciences.
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College/University Libraries | |
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Readers' Guide Retrospective 1890-1982 (H.W. Wilson) (EBSCO)
Searchable full-coverage of original paper volumes of periodicals.
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College/University Libraries | |
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Regional Business News (EBSCO)
Business journal articles and newspapers.
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College/University Libraries | |
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Sanborn Maps Collection: South Dakota
open access resource
Search or browse South Dakota Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps
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Public Libraries | |
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Science Reference Source (EBSCO)
Science encyclopedias, reference books, images, and journals.
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Elementary School Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries | |
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sdmylife
open access resource
Career exploration and academic program for South Dakota students and educators.
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High School Libraries Middle School Libraries | |
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SIRS® Discoverer
Search or browse articles, biographies, maps, encyclopedias, and country studies for elementary and middle school.
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Elementary School Libraries Middle School Libraries | |
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SIRS Issues Researcher
Resource for pro/con current issues assignments for middle and high school
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High School Libraries Middle School Libraries | |
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South Dakota Historical Newspapers
Search historical South Dakota newspapers 1875-1924
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Public Libraries | |
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South Dakota Legal Self-Help: Forms
Find and print South Dakota legal forms.
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Public Libraries | |
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South Dakota Newspaper Indexes | College/University Libraries Public Libraries | |
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South Dakota State Historical Society Archives
open access resource
Search and browse the South Dakota Historical Society's collections
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Public Libraries | |
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SDSL: Catalog
open access resource
Search and browse the South Dakota State Library Online Card Catalog
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College/University Libraries Elementary School Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries Public Libraries | |
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SDSL: Digital Collections
open access resource
Search and browse SD government documents, SD libraries pictures, and more.
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College/University Libraries Elementary School Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries Public Libraries | |
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SDSL: Performers Database
open access resource
Search and browse SD government documents, SD libraries pictures, and more.
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Elementary School Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries Public Libraries | |
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Swank K-12 Streaming Resources educator access only Movies, documentaries and foreign language films for instructional support. |
Elementary School Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries | |
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Teacher Reference Center (EBSCO)
Education journal articles including curriculum development, pedagogical research, and best practices.
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Teacher Resources | |
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US Newsstream (ProQuest)
News content from U.S. national and regional newspapers.
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College/University Libraries Public Libraries | |
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World Book (landing page)
Homepage for all World Book databases
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Elementary School Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries Public Libraries | |
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World Book Advanced
Encyclopedia for middle, high school students and adults.
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High School Libraries Public Libraries Middle School Libraries | |
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World Book Discover
Encyclopedia, biography, dictionary, atlas for PreK- Grade 5
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Elementary School Libraries | |
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World Book Dramatic Learning
Plays, skits, monologues, and writing exercises by grade level, subject or title.
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Elementary School Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries | |
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World Book Early Learning
Interactive encyclopedia for ages 3-6
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Elementary School Libraries | |
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World Book Kids
Reference, science projects, games, pictures, videos
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Elementary School Libraries | |
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World Book Student
Encyclopedia, biography, dictionary, atlas for upper elementary through middle school.
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Elementary School Libraries Middle School Libraries | |
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WorldCat®/First Search
Search for books, journals and magazines, music scores, archival materials, and media in libraries worldwide.
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High School Libraries Middle School Libraries College/University Libraries | |
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World Politics Review (EBSCO)
Search for political science journal articles
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College/University Libraries |
GeoIP authenticates users by IP and geographic location, meaning as long as the user is physically in South Dakota, they are able to access most SDSL electronic resources/databases immediately. Read on about GeoIP.
Electronic Resources/Databases are provided through a combination of funding from the South Dakota State Library and the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Providing these resources does not constitute endorsement of content found herein.
Contact:
Kim Bonen
1-605-773-3131 (Option 5, 3)
1-605-295-3174
email