To apply for a library card, go to https://library.sd.gov/SDSL/libcard.aspx. A physical card is not needed to access electronic resources. A state library card does not provide access to eBooks.
As a employee of the State of South Dakota, your State Library card will allow you direct access to the following:
Article Research
Search databases that describe and index articles found in many magazines, professional/scholarly journals, and South Dakota/national newspapers. Many of the databases contain article(s) in full-text. The databases that are categorized at https://library.sd.gov/LIB/ERD/complete.aspx are all accessible to SD State Government employees from work and home without needing a library card to log in.
Digital Services
The South Dakota State Library Digital Services Program was established in 2002. The program:
•supports state government objectives by providing research and information resources and services
•facilitates access to digital SD state government publications
The digital collections reflect current and historical activities of state agencies. Visit Online State Publications (Digital Collections)
Archive-IT Collection is a collaboration of the South Dakota State Archives and the South Dakota State Library. It is used to preserve the websites of South Dakota State Government departments and agencies. These websites host annual reports, rules and regulations, legislative documents, and other born-digital state publications.
State Library staff provide assistance in finding journal articles, books, and more. Our staff can help with your research needs, obtaining articles, books, and other resources. Submit requests via phone 605-773-3131, Option 4, or by email library@state.sd.us.
Article Research
Search databases that describe and index articles found in many magazines, professional/scholarly journals, and South Dakota/national newspapers. Many of the databases contain article(s) in full-text.
South Dakota State Government Publications are collected by the SD State Library in digital and paper (when available). SDCL 14-1A
A full description of the state and federal depository program can be found at http://libguides.library.sd.gov/c.php?g=667085&p=4780085
The SD State Library provides online access to digital versions of state government publications. The state statutes addressing the gathering of materials by the state library can be found in Chapter 14-1A.
Submit state publications to the state library at https://library.sd.gov/ACS/dropbox.aspx
Training is available for state employees on the services that the state library provides, including electronic resources, reference services, and interlibrary loan. SDSL staff can come to your monthly workgroup meeting in person or online (via Zoom, Teams, or other technology) and give a short 20-30 minute presentation highlighting state library resources available to state agency employees. In depth trainings on specific databases are also available. Contact Brenda.Hemmelman@state.sd.us for more information.
Brenda Standiford
Access & Development Services Manager
Brenda.Standiford@state.sd.us
605-773-5075