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, and High Schools

See also Handouts and Downloads.


NAME PRIMARY AUDIENCE

A

icon for alt health watch Alt-Health Watch
Journal articles about complementary and alternative medicine.
College/University Libraries Public Libraries
ancestry leaf icon Ancestry® Library Edition
inside library access only
Ancestor search and genealogical information from census records, historical maps, and more.
Public Libraries

B

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 complete Consumer Health Complete (Consumer Edition)
Health information aimed at patients
Public Libraries

D

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
logo for duo lingo Duolingo
Language learning website for ages 11 and up.
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
icon for explora Explora Public Libraries
Magazine and reference book articles for public libaries
Public Libraries

F

fold three icon Fold3
Genealogy search and military records
Public Libraries

G

gov info logo govinfo
Information from all three branches of the Federal Government
Public Libraries

H

icon for ebsco Health Source: Consumer Edition
Consumer health information.
Public Libraries
icon for help line center Helpline Center 211
List of community resources
Public Libraries
heritage quest tree icon HeritageQuest Online (ProQuest)
Genealogy search and historical records.
Public 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

L

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

M

icon for master file premier, green with letter M MasterFILE Complete (EBSCO)
General interest magazines, books, documents, and images
Public Libraries
icon for med line plus, white letter m over green and blue plus shape MedlinePlus®
Health and drug information written for patients in English and Spanish.
Public Libraries
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

N

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

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

S

stamp mark of sanborn maps Sanborn Maps Collection: South Dakota
Search or browse South Dakota Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps
Public Libraries
south dakota state historical society horse effigy icon South Dakota Historical Newspapers
Search historical South Dakota newspapers 1875-1924
Public Libraries
logo for South Dakota Legal Self-Help South Dakota Legal Self-Help: Forms
Find and print South Dakota legal forms.
Public Libraries
south dakota state historical society horse effigy icon South Dakota State Historical Society Archives
Search and browse the South Dakota Historical Society's collections
Public Libraries
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
s d s l icon 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

U

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

W

world book globe icon World Book (landing page)
Homepage for all World Book databases
Elementary School Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries Public Libraries
world book advanced icon, artist compass World Book Advanced
Encyclopedia for middle, high school students and adults.
High School Libraries Public Libraries Middle School Libraries

Contact:

Electronic Resources Coordinator

Kim Bonen

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