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:



NAME PRIMARY AUDIENCE

A

icon for ebsco host 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 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 connect Business Searching Interface
Country economic data, company profiles, industry information and market research.
College/University Libraries Public Libraries
icon for ebsco host 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
open access resource  
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
open access resource  
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
open access resource  
Language learning website for ages 11 and up.
High School Libraries Middle School Libraries Public Libraries

E

icon for ebsco host eBook Collection (EBSCO)
Academic and popular books.
College/University Libraries High School Libraries Middle School Libraries Public Libraries
icon ebsco host 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

thumbnail for archives unbound Gale Primary Sources: Archives Unbound College/University Libraries Public Libraries High School Libraries
gov info logo govinfo
open access resource  
Information from all three branches of the Federal Government
Public Libraries

H

icon ebsco host Health Source: Consumer Edition
Consumer health information.
Public Libraries
icon for help line center Helpline Center 211
open access resource  
List of community resources
Public Libraries
proquest logo 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. Gale Primary Sources: Archives Unbound
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 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 ebsco host 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®
open access resource  
Health and drug information written for patients in English and Spanish.
Public Libraries
icon for ebsco host MegaFILE (EBSCO)
A combined search of Academic Search Premier, Business Source Premier, MasterFILE Premier, & Regional Business News.
College/University Libraries Public Libraries

N

icon ebsco host 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
open access resource  
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 university logo South Dakota Newspaper Indexes College/University Libraries Public Libraries
south dakota state historical society horse effigy icon South Dakota State Historical Society Archives
open access resource  
Search and browse the South Dakota Historical Society's collections
Public Libraries
s d s l icon SDSL: Catalog
open access resource  
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
open access resource  
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
open access resource  
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