Library Development
Contact:
South Dakota State Library
MacKay Building
800 Governors Dr.
Pierre, SD 57501
1-605-773-3131
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Electronic Resources | Online Resources | Library Access
Library and School Campus Access
The following databases are accessible from the PCs in 400+ South Dakota libraries and campuses. 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.
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Academic Search Premier (1965+)
The world's largest academic multi-disciplinary database, Academic Search Premier contains indexing for nearly 8,050 publications, with full text for nearly 4,700 publications, including full text for more than 3,600 peer-reviewed journals. 
Access: library and school campus (SDLN member)
Category: magazines and journals/perodicals, professional and scholarly
AncestryLibrary
Of interest to those researching local history and family histories. Includes U.S. Federal Census records from 1790 thru 1940, immigration records, military records, the Social Security Death Index, the family history library and more.
Access: library and school campus
Category: genealogy
Archive Grid
Provides online access to nearly a million descriptions of archival collections held by thousands of libraries, museums, historical societies and archives worldwide.
Access: library and school campus
Business Source Premier (1965+)
The world's largest full text business database, it covers virtually all subjects related to business, including marketing, management, MIS, POM, accounting, finance, econometrics and economics.
Access: library and school campus (SDLN member)
Category: business and investments, magazines and journals/perodicals
CAMIO
Contains fine art and decorative art from pre-history through contemporary works. All content is rights-cleared for educational use in the classroom or to illustrate papers, Web projects and other assignments.
Access: library and school campus
Discovering Collection (grades 6-12)
Provides in-depth content for five core curriculum areas: literature, history, biography, science, and social studies.
Access: library and school campus (SDLN member)
Category: general
EBSCOhost (all)
Links to six EBSCOHost databases: Academic Search Premier, Business Source Premier, MasterFILE Premier, Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts, Teacher Reference Center, and Regional Business News.
Access: library and school campus (SDLN member)
Category: magazines and journals/perodicals
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
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
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
InfoTrac (all)
Links to six Gale InfoTrac databases. Discovering Collection (grades 6-12); InfoTrac Junior Edition (middle schools); Junior Reference Collection; Kids InfoBits (grades K-5); Professional Collection; and InfoTrac Student Edition (high schools).
Access: library and school campus (SDLN member)
Category: general, magazines and journals/perodicals
InfoTrac Junior Edition Middle Schools (2001+)
Use this database (formerly SuperTOM Junior), to search magazines, newspapers, and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, etc.
Access: library and school campus (SDLN member)
Category: general, magazines and journals/perodicals
InfoTrac Student Edition High Schools (1985+)
Use this database (formerly SuperTOM), to search magazines, newspapers, and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, etc.
Access: library and school campus (SDLN member)
Category: general, magazines and journals/perodicals
Junior Reference Collection
A comprehensive, cross-curricular research tool that combines Gale's U*X*L products into one database to support classroom learning.
Access: library and school campus (SDLN member)
Category: general
Kids InfoBits (grades K-5)
Gives children easy access to magazines, reference books, and newspaper articles that have been selected just for the age group in grades K-5.
Access: library and school campus (SDLN member)
Category: general
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
MasterFILE Premier
Designed specifically for public libraries, MasterFILE Premier contains full text for 2,000+ periodicals covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues, etc.
Access: library and school campus (SDLN member)
Category: general
MegaFILE
MegaFILE is comprised of EBSCO's Academic Search Premier, Business Source Premier, MasterFILE Premier and Regional Business News databases. Coverage spans every area of academic study and general interest subject area and offers information dating as far back as the 1800s.
Access: library and school campus (SDLN member)
Category: magazines and journals/perodicals, professional and scholarly
Professional Collection
Professional Collection is a custom selection of more than 300 full-text journals for educators updated daily.
Access: library and school campus (SDLN member)
Category: education and libraries, magazines and journals/perodicals
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
Regional Business News
A supplemental database for customers of Business Source Premier.
Access: library and school campus (SDLN member)
Category: business and investments, news and newspapers
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
Teacher Reference Center
Provides indexing and abstracts for over 280 of the most popular teacher and administrator trade journals to assist professional educators.
Access: library and school campus (SDLN member)
Category: education and libraries, magazines and journals/perodicals, professional and scholarly
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
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Contact:
Julie Erickson
Electronic Resources Coordinator, West River
605-295-1994
605-773-3131, Option 5, 3
Jane Healy
Electronic Resources Coordinator, East River
605-295-3174
605-773-3131, Option 5, 3
