Complete List of Databases

Databases specifically curated for: Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, and High Schools

For assistance with any of the databases, visit libguides.library.sd.gov

NAME		PRIMARY AUDIENCE
A
	Academic Search Premier Journals, magazines, and newspapers in almost every subject area.	College/University Libraries
	Alt-Health Watch Journal articles about complementary and alternative medicine.	College/University Libraries Public Libraries
	Ancestry® Library Edition inside library access only Ancestor search and genealogical information from census records, historical maps, and more.	Public Libraries
	Applied Science & Technology Source (EBSCO) Journal articles in applied science and computer science including social and business aspects.	College/University Libraries
B
	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 Reader's advisory help.	College/University Libraries Elementary School Libraries Public Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries
	BookFlix® Talking fiction and nonfiction eBooks for kindergarten to 3rd grade students	Elementary School Libraries
	Business Searching Interface Country economic data, company profiles, industry information and market research.	College/University Libraries Public Libraries
	Business Source Premier (EBSCO) Articles, market, industry and SWOT analysis reports, studies, and other business news.	College/University Libraries Public Libraries
C
	Chilton Library Vehicle repair and maintenance Access to this database ends June 30, 2022.	Public Libraries
	Consumer Health Complete (Consumer Edition) Health information aimed at patients	Public Libraries
	Consumer Health Complete (Journal Search) Journal articles focusing on health information	College/University Libraries
	Consumer Reports Reviews and comparisons of consumer products and services. Access to this database ends June 30, 2022.	Public Libraries
	CultureGrams® Statistical and cultural information about the United States and global countries.	Elementary School Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries
D
	Digital Library of South Dakota Historical collections from SDBOR colleges and universities	College/University Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries Public Libraries
	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
	Duolingo Language learning website for ages 11 and up.	High School Libraries Middle School Libraries Public Libraries
E
	eBook Collection (EBSCO) Academic and popular books.	College/University Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries Public Libraries
	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
	ERIC - Education Resource Information Center (EBSCO) Journal articles, books, and curriculum guides for educators.	Teacher Resources
	European Views of the Americas (EBSCO) Citation search of primary sources related to the Americas and written in Europe before 1750.	College/University Libraries
	Explora Kids (Grades K-6) Primary source magazine, newspaper, and reference book articles with pictures and maps for elementary school.	Elementary School Libraries
	Explora Educators Edition Classroom and career resources for K-12 teachers	Teacher Resources
	Explora Public Libraries Magazine and reference book articles for public libaries	Public Libraries
	Explora Teens (Grades 7-12) Primary source magazine, newspaper, and reference book articles with pictures and maps for middle and high school.	High School Libraries Middle School Libraries
F
	FirstSearch Search OCLC collections worldwide	College/University Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries
	Fold3 Genealogy search and military records	Public Libraries
	Funk & Wagnall's New World Encyclopedia (EBSCO) Encyclopedia for elementary, middle, and high school students.	Elementary School Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries
G
	Gale eBooks Reference books for all ages with topics in health, history, government, science, education & business.	College/University Libraries High School Libraries
	govinfo Information from all three branches of the Federal Government	Public Libraries
	GreenFILE Environmental information from scholarly, government, and general interest sources.	College/University Libraries
H
	HathiTrust Search or view complete books in the public domain.	College/University Libraries High School Libraries
	Health Source: Consumer Edition Consumer health information.	Public Libraries
	Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition (EBSCO) Journal articles focusing on medical disciplines and medication information.	College/University Libraries
	Helpline Center 211 List of community resources	Public Libraries
	HeritageQuest Online (ProQuest) Genealogy search and historical records.	Public Libraries
I
	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
	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
	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
	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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	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
	Legal Forms Search and browse state and multi-state customizable legal forms Access to this database ends June 30, 2022.	Public Libraries
	LegalTemplates.net Create legal documents and contracts online.	Public Libraries
	Library Information Science & Technology Abstracts Search library and information science articles and abstracts.	College/University Libraries
M
	MAS Complete (EBSCO) High school magazine articles covering a broad range of subjects.	High School Libraries
	MasterFILE Complete (EBSCO) General interest magazines, books, documents, and images	Public Libraries
	MedlinePlus® Health and drug information written for patients in English and Spanish.	Public Libraries
	MegaFILE (EBSCO) A combined search of Academic Search Premier, Business Source Premier, MasterFILE Premier, & Regional Business News.	College/University Libraries Public Libraries
	MiddleSearch Plus Primary source documents, magazine articles, biographies, reference books, and pictures	Middle School Libraries
	Miss Humblebee's Academy Interactive learning program for ages 2-6.	Elementary School Libraries
N
	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
	Nineteenth Century U.S. Newspapers (Gale) Historical news from the 1800s mainly from Western perspectives.	College/University Libraries High School Libraries Public Libraries
O
	Open Dissertations (EBSCO) Theses and dissertations from around the world	College/University Libraries
	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
P
	Points of View Reference Center (EBSCO) Helps students assess current topics and develp critical thinking skills.	College/University Libraries High School Libraries
	Primary Search (EBSCO) Articles from children's magazines, encyclopdedias, pictures	Elementary School Libraries
	Professional Development Collection Journal articles for educators	College/University Libraries Teacher Resources
	ProQuest Research Library Search for journals and magazine articles across a broad range of subjects.	College/University Libraries
	PubMed® Citation search for journal articles in health and life sciences.	College/University Libraries
R
	Readers' Guide Retrospective 1890-1982 (H.W. Wilson) (EBSCO) Searchable full-coverage of original paper volumes of periodicals.	College/University Libraries
	Regional Business News (EBSCO) Business journal articles and newspapers.	College/University Libraries
S
	Sanborn Maps Collection: South Dakota Search or browse South Dakota Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps	Public Libraries
	Science Reference Center (EBSCO) Science encyclopedias, reference books, images, and journals.	Elementary School Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries
	sdmylife Career exploration and academic program for South Dakota students and educators.	High School Libraries Middle School Libraries
	SIRS® Discoverer Search or browse articles, biographies, maps, encyclopedias, and country studies for elementary and middle school.	Elementary School Libraries Middle School Libraries
	SIRS Issues Researcher Resource for pro/con current issues assignments for middle and high school	High School Libraries Middle School Libraries
	South Dakota Historical Newspapers Search historical South Dakota newspapers 1875-1924	Public Libraries
	South Dakota Legal Self-Help: Forms Find and print South Dakota legal forms.	Public Libraries
	South Dakota State Historical Society Archives Search and browse the South Dakota Historical Society's collections	Public Libraries
	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
	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
	SDSL: Performers Database Search and browse SD government documents, SD libraries pictures, and more.	Elementary School Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries Public Libraries
	Swank K-12 Streaming Resources educator access only Movies, documentaries and foreign language films for instructional support. How to access Swank	Elementary School Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries
T
	Teacher Reference Center (EBSCO) Education journal articles including curriculum development, pedagogical research, and best practices.	Teacher Resources
	TrueFlix® Social studies and science themed videos and eBooks for K-12 students.	Elementary School Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries
U
	US Newsstream (ProQuest) News content from U.S. national and regional newspapers.	College/University Libraries Public Libraries
W
	World Book (landing page) Homepage for all World Book databases	Elementary School Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries Public Libraries
	World Book Advanced Encyclopedia for middle, high school students and adults.	High School Libraries Public Libraries Middle School Libraries
	World Book Discover Encyclopedia, biography, dictionary, atlas for PreK- Grade 5	Elementary School Libraries
	World Book Dramatic Learning Plays, skits, monologues, and writing exercises by grade level, subject or title.	Elementary School Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries
	World Book Early Learning Interactive encyclopedia for ages 3-6	Elementary School Libraries
	World Book Kids Reference, science projects, games, pictures, videos	Elementary School Libraries
	World Book Student Encyclopedia, biography, dictionary, atlas for upper elementary through middle school.	Elementary School Libraries Middle School Libraries
	WorldCat® Search for books, journals and magazines, music scores, archival materials, and media in libraries worldwide.	College/University Libraries
	World Politics Review (EBSCO) Search for political science journal articles	College/University Libraries

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