As a citizen of South Dakota, your library card will provide a back-up method for access to State Library databases.
Ebook downloads are not available with a State Library card. Check with your local library.
State Library eCards are only available to South Dakota residents.
To request a State Library eCard, send an email to library@state.sd.us providing your name and address.
What does my SDSL eCard do?
Do research from the comfort of home by utilizing the databases:
- Full-Text Journal Articles
- Electronic Books*
- Encyclopedias
- Practice Tests
- Genealogy**
- Local History
* Electronic books do not include SD Titles to Go. For access to SD Titles to Go, please contact your local library.
** Ancestry Library is only available from "in library use only"
As a employee of the State of South Dakota, your SDSL eCard will allow you direct access to the following:
- Personal Research Assistance
- Research Materials
- Specialized Services
- Training Available
Frequently Asked Questions
Because the State Library uses GeoIP that allows SD residents access to most of all of the SD State Library electronic resources WITHOUT requiring a library card, a library card is not necessarily needed.
South Dakota residents that live near state borders may experience issues with GeoIP, and may find having a library card number would be useful.
Access to databases is only available to SD residents.
Please note: Ebook downloads are not available with a State Library eCard. Check with your local library.
Databases can be accessed from our complete list of online databases.
- Click on the resource that you wish to use
- You will either be logged in automatically to the resource OR
- Be asked, "Allow this application to use your location?" - choose Allow
- If you choose "Deny", you will be sent to a login screen where you will need a library username/password for access.
EXCEPTIONS:
- Ancestry Library is an "in library use only" resource.
- Ebook downloads are not available with a State Library eCard. Check with your local library.
By default your password is your last name in ALL CAPS (e.g. SMITH).
1-605-773-3131
1-800-423-6665 (SD Only)
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