Books and Literature
If you are experiencing problems accessing any of the databases contact an Electronic Services Coordinator at 605-773-3131 or via email.
- Contemporary Literary Criticism Select
Online, full text version of the print Contemporary Literary Criticism from Volume 95 forward. Includes index to the entire collection. Available only within the State Library building. 1 simultaneous user. - Kids Catalog (SDLN)
A library catalog designed for kids from birth thru 6th grade. There are no limits to access.
- Library Catalog(SDLN)
Describes, indexes, & locates items owned by the SD State Library, as well as 70+ other SD libraries, including every academic library in SD. There are no limits to access. - LitFinder (formerly Poem Finder and Story Finder)
Provides full-text poems and short stories. Available exclusively on PC's of SD State Government. - WorldCat (The OCLC Online Union Catalog)
A worldwide catalog of 56 million items found in 9,000+ libraries, including State Library & 25+ SD libraries. Available 1) from home & office using a library card issued by SD State Library or any other SDLN-member library; 2) on PC's in 400+ SD libraries & on their campuses; and 3) on PC's of SD State Government. Click for more info.Users: You will be asked for your username and password to access. This is your State Library Card or SDLN Member Library Card barcode and password. If you need your password, you may call the State Library at 1-800-423-6665 (SD Only) or 605-773-3131 or your local library.