The South Dakota Share-It network allows users to search library catalogs wherever they have internet access. Authenticated users (users holding a valid library card at a participating library) will be able to search the catalog plus the subscription e-resources provided by the South Dakota State Library. All other libraries and patrons that have a South Dakota State Library barcode/password will be able to login and search the subscription e-resources.
South Dakota Share-It is provided at NO COST to participating libraries
- We currently have 93 libraries (47 public libraries, 25 school and school/public combo libraries, 16 academic libraries, 5 special libraries)
- Searchable holdings of over 5 million records
- The ability to search 49 electronic resources licensed by the SDSL, individually or with a federated search (searching multiple resources at one time)
Advantages
South Dakota Share-It allows individual libraries to have their own ILS (integrated library system/catalog) and still be able to search multiple catalog and electronic resources at one time, as well as participate in statewide interlibrary loan.
Participating libraries manage their own interlibrary loan requests, these requests are not mediated by the SDSL unless requests are made for out of network materials. By processing their own requests for materials in the network, participating libraries are not bound by limits placed on the number of requests made through the SDSL.
Participating libraries may download MARC records from South Dakota Share-It for use in their own ILS. In December 2018, SDSL added GeoIP authentication functionality for all South Dakota State Library licensed electronic resources. This provides click and go access to any user within the State of South Dakota. Login via South Dakota Share-It is still in place as a back-up.
In December 2018, SDSL added GeoIP authentication functionality for all South Dakota State Library licensed electronic resources. This provides click and go access to any user within the State of South Dakota. Login via South Dakota Share-It is still in place as a back-up.
How to Participate
If your library is automated, your catalog may be included in South Dakota Share-It. South Dakota Share-It allows individual libraries to have their own ILS (integrated library system/catalog) and still be able to search multiple catalog and electronic resources at one time, as well as participate in statewide interlibrary loan.
- South Dakota Share-It is comprised of two different types of library systems:
- Z-targets -systems which have z39.50 communication functionality which allows Share-It to see your library catalog automatically: Atriuum, KOHA, Polaris, TLC, WMS, Verso and ALMA
- Union catalog - systems which do not have z39.50 communication functionality, the library must send MARC records for incorporation into the catalog: Follett Destiny, Concourse, LibraryWorld, ResourceMate, Alexandria
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Each participating library must:
- Complete and sign a Participation Form
- Complete a Profile Form: ccomplete one of these depending upon what type of ILS the library uses
Documentation for Library Staff
- Within Share It System (Support option is located on the Staff Dashboard / Support / SHAREit)
- Online Binder (email SDSL staff to request ACCESS KEY)
This program is made possible with Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding available to the State Library through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).