Supporting South Dakota citizens by providing a collection of free online research and educational resources and databases for a variety of ages and interests.

Electronic Resources specifically curated for: Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, High Schools, and Public Libraries

See also Handouts and Downloads.


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icon for academic search premier Academic Search Premier
Journals, magazines, and newspapers in almost every subject area.
College/University Libraries
icon for alt health watch Alt-Health Watch
Journal articles about complementary and alternative medicine.
College/University Libraries Public Libraries
icon for ebsco Applied Science & Technology Source (EBSCO)
Journal articles in applied science and computer science including social and business aspects.
College/University Libraries

B
proquest logo in black Black Freedom Struggle
Primary sources from the African-American struggle for freedom and equality from 1790 to the contemporary period.
College/University Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries
Books and authors circles icon Books and Authors
Reader's advisory help.
College/University Libraries Elementary School Libraries Public Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries
icon for ebsco Business Searching Interface
Country economic data, company profiles, industry information and market research.
College/University Libraries Public Libraries
icon for business source premier Business Source Premier (EBSCO)
Articles, market, industry and SWOT analysis reports, studies, and other business news.
College/University Libraries Public Libraries

C
icon for consumer health journal search Consumer Health Complete (Journal Search)
Journal articles focusing on health information
College/University Libraries

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logo for digital library of south dakota Digital Library of South Dakota
Historical collections from SDBOR colleges and universities
College/University Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries Public Libraries
logo for digital public library of america Digital Public Library of America
Digitized books and texts, pictures, sounds, and videos from the United States.
College/University Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries Public Libraries

E
icon for ebsco e books eBook Collection (EBSCO)
Academic and popular books.
College/University Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries Public Libraries
icon for ebsco EBSCO databases (all)
Home page for all EBSCO databases with language options and search preferences
College/University Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries Public Libraries
ebsco icon European Views of the Americas (EBSCO)
Citation search of primary sources related to the Americas and written in Europe before 1750.
College/University Libraries

F
oclc circles icon FirstSearch
Search OCLC collections worldwide
College/University Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries

G
logo for gale virtual reference library Gale eBooks
Reference books for all ages with topics in health, history, government, science, education & business.
College/University Libraries High School Libraries
icon for green file, green paper with leaf GreenFILE
Environmental information from scholarly, government, and general interest sources.
College/University Libraries

H
hathi trust icon, white elephant outline on orange HathiTrust
Search or view complete books in the public domain.
College/University Libraries High School Libraries
icon for ebsco Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition (EBSCO)
Journal articles focusing on medical disciplines and medication information.
College/University Libraries

I
thumbnail for Indigenous Peoples 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
College/University Libraries High School Libraries Public Libraries
thumbnail for sources in us history american revolution Introduction to U.S. History: The American Revolution
Primary source historical texts from 1700 to 1910 focusing on the Revolutionay War.
College/University Libraries High School Libraries Public Libraries
thumbnail for sources in us history civil war Introduction to U.S. History: The Civil War
Primary source historical texts from 1858 to 1911 focusing on the Civil War.
College/University Libraries High School Libraries Public Libraries
thumbnail for sources in us history slavery 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
College/University Libraries High School Libraries Public Libraries

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icon for learning express library, bookshelf Learning Express Library
Student and adult skills development tool with practice tests, eBooks and tutorials.
College/University Libraries Elementary School Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries Public Libraries
icon for ebsco Library Information Science & Technology Abstracts
Search library and information science articles and abstracts.
College/University Libraries

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icon for ebsco MegaFILE (EBSCO)
A combined search of Academic Search Premier, Business Source Premier, MasterFILE Premier, & Regional Business News.
College/University Libraries Public Libraries

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icon for ebsco Newspaper Source (EBSCO)
News articles from U.S. and international newspapers, and TV and radio transcripts. 1969 to current
College/University Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries Public Libraries
thumbnail for ninteenth century newspapers Nineteenth Century U.S. Newspapers (Gale)
Historical news from the 1800s mainly from Western perspectives.
College/University Libraries High School Libraries Public Libraries

O
ebsco icon Open Dissertations (EBSCO)
Theses and dissertations from around the world
College/University Libraries
thumbnail for archives unbound Overland Journeys: Travels in the West, 1800-1880 (Gale)
Primary source historical texts from 1800-1880 focusing on the American West.
College/University Libraries High School Libraries Public Libraries

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logo for points of view reference center Points of View Reference Center (EBSCO)
Helps students assess current topics and develp critical thinking skills.
College/University Libraries High School Libraries
icon for ebsco Professional Development Collection
Journal articles for educators
College/University Libraries Teacher Resources
proquest logo ProQuest Research Library
Search for journals and magazine articles across a broad range of subjects.
College/University Libraries High School Libraries
icon for pub med, book with letter m PubMed®
Citation search for journal articles in health and life sciences.
College/University Libraries

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icon for ebsco Readers' Guide Retrospective 1890-1982 (H.W. Wilson) (EBSCO)
Searchable full-coverage of original paper volumes of periodicals.
College/University Libraries
icon for ebsco Regional Business News (EBSCO)
Business journal articles and newspapers.
College/University Libraries

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s d s l icon SDSL: Catalog
Search and browse the South Dakota State Library Online Card Catalog
College/University Libraries Elementary School Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries Public Libraries
s d s l icon SDSL: Digital Collections
Search and browse SD government documents, SD libraries pictures, and more.
College/University Libraries Elementary School Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries Public Libraries

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proquest logo US Newsstream (ProQuest)
News content from U.S. national and regional newspapers.
College/University Libraries Public Libraries

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world cat icon WorldCat®
Search for books, journals and magazines, music scores, archival materials, and media in libraries worldwide.
College/University Libraries
icon for ebsco World Politics Review (EBSCO)
Search for political science journal articles
College/University Libraries

Contact:

Electronic Resources Coordinator

Kim Bonen

1-605-773-3131 (Option 5, 3)
1-605-295-3174
email