Library Development
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)
Hours: Mon-Fri
8 am - 5 pm CT
7 am - 4 pm MT
Electronic Resources | ProQuest | HeritageQuest
HeritageQuest
HeritageQuest provides online and film products including census records, for genealogy and family history research.
This essential collection of unique material is for both genealogical and historical researchers, with coverage dating back to the late 1700s. Use HeritageQuest to find your ancestors, trace their paths across America, and learn what life was like in the areas where they settled.
SDSL Libraries' Guide
SDSL Libraries' Guide (BW)
Scheduled Webinars:
- Books and Revolutionary War records
- Freedman's Bank and US Serial Set records
Two minute video from ProQuest
Sample Searches from ProQuest
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
Database URLs (Hyperlinks and Shortcuts) & PDF Guides
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Did You Know...
An alternative way to access the Library Catalog is by logging into your ECardPlus? If you don't have a card, that's OK -- just click "Guest" and you can search any SDLN Library's catalog.
SDSL Puzzle Map
Print out this color handout for use in your library.
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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
