Make sure your students are able to access the SDSL databases once they are back in the classroom! Don't wait until the last minute (or during class) to discover a broken link that sends you into a panic. Get a jump start on ensuring your students have everything they need, and you have one less thing to worry about.

What Do I Do?

While inside your school building, go to library.sd.gov then click on "Electronic Resources" Electronic Resources/Databases are listed alphabetically

If you are unable to access the databases from the SDSL website (or where your library/school's page has them listed), try these tips:

  • Tip #1

    Clear your internet browser's history/cache, close completely out of the browser, reopen it, then reattempt to access the database

  • Tip #2

    Try using a different internet browser such as Google Chrome Browser or Microsoft Edge Browser .

  • Tip #3

    Make sure you are using the correct link. Most databases use a "SD Share It" link. Here are the SDSL Database URLs to use for your school library webpage.

  • Tip #4

    Check with your IT department to see if anything changed over the summer. Did your school get a new internet provider or computers over the summer? Did your school/library's physical location change over the summer?

Handouts and Files


Contact:

Electronic Resources Coordinator

Kim Bonen

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