World Book Powerful reference tool that includes encyclopedia, multimedia, e-book, and primary source databases. Features include the ability to create timelines, save research to a personalized homepage, and more.
- Subscription Details:
The South Dakota State Library subscription provides the following World Book resources:- World Book Advanced
- World Book Online Reference Center
- World Book Kids
- Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos (Spanish language encyclopedia)
- L'Encyclopédie Découverte (French Language Encyclopedia)
- World Book Student (preview) (PDF file)
World Book Discover is not part of our subscription. You are free to contact Dale Weber, South Dakota's World Book sales representative at 800-975-3250 for more information.
Also as part of our subscription, libraries get free shipping and $150 off the regular price of the current print edition of World Book Encyclopedia.
- Usage Reports: Usage reports will be posted monthly
E-mail Julie Erickson to ask for your library’s admin username and password to request your library’s usage reports. - Tools to Add World Book to your Webpage: Descriptions and URLs
- Tutorials/Handouts
- Self paced tutorial from World Book.
- Video Tutorial from World Book.
- Webinars: check our training calendar
- South Dakota Libraries' Guide to:
- Promotional Resources
- Download icons for your website from World Book online
- SDSL Bookmarks (pdf file)
- Customizable World Book Flyer for your Library (pdf file)
Add your library name and webpage address (if applicable) to a flyer announcing World Book for your community. Print this in Black and White.
The South Dakota State Library applications and forms are available in Adobe Acrobat format exactly as it appears in print. First time users of the PDF format must perform a one-time only installation of the free Adobe Acrobat Reader Software before they will be able to read or print the document.
