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Academic Search Complete is the world's most valuable and comprehensive scholarly, multi-disciplinary full-text database, with more than 8,500 full-text periodicals, including more than 7,300 peer-reviewed journals. In addition to full text, this database offers indexing and abstracts for more than 12,500 journals…
Academic Video Online is a comprehensive streaming video collection designed to support academic research and classroom instruction across all disciplines. With thousands of titles—including documentaries, interviews, demonstrations, and archival footage—AVON brings learning to life through…
AccessEngineering is an essential resource for engineering students, faculty, and professionals. It provides access to authoritative, up-to-date engineering information, including full-text eBooks, interactive tools, and instructional videos…
AccessScience is a trusted online science encyclopedia offering clear, authoritative content across a wide range of scientific disciplines. It’s an ideal starting point for research, homework help, or refreshing core concepts…
ACS Publications, from the American Chemical Society, offers access to a premier collection of peer-reviewed journals in chemistry and related fields. It's a vital resource for chemistry students, faculty, and researchers…
The Advanced Technologies & Aerospace Index is a specialized bibliographic database that helps users locate research articles, conference papers, technical reports, and other scholarly content related to aerospace and cutting-edge engineering technologies…
The Agricultural & Environmental Science Collection is an essential resource for those studying or researching in the fields of agriculture, environmental science, and sustainability. It provides access to a wide range of scholarly and industry-specific resources…
The Agricultural Science Collection provides access to comprehensive resources on the science and business of agriculture, focusing on plant and animal science, soil science, agronomy, and agricultural technology…
The Agriculture Science Database is a key resource for those researching agricultural science, offering access to a wide range of peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, technical reports, and more, all focused on the agricultural industry…
The AGU Digital Library provides access to a wealth of scientific resources related to the Earth, space, and environmental sciences. The American Geophysical Union (AGU) is a leading scientific organization that publishes a wide range of journals, books, and conference proceedings, supporting research across…
AIP Scitation is a powerful platform for accessing journals, conference proceedings, and other scientific content from the American Institute of Physics (AIP). It provides a vast collection of peer-reviewed research, with a focus on physics, astronomy, and related disciplines…
Alt HealthWatch is a specialized database that provides access to alternative and complementary medicine research. It covers a wide range of health-related topics, focusing on holistic health, natural treatments, and alternative therapies…
ACS Publications provides access to a vast collection of high-quality, peer-reviewed journals, books, and other resources related to chemistry and chemical engineering. Published by the American Chemical Society, this platform is a key resource for anyone involved in the chemical sciences…
Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate is an enhanced version of the Applied Science & Technology Source database, offering a more comprehensive collection of scientific, technical, and engineering research. This resource provides access to thousands of journals, books, conference…
ArchiveGrid is a valuable database that provides access to descriptions of archival collections held in libraries, museums, and archives worldwide. It helps users discover materials such as manuscripts, photographs, maps, oral histories, and more, related to a wide range of topics…
Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA) is a premier indexing and abstracting database that provides comprehensive coverage of the world's literature on the science, technology, management, and conservation of marine, brackish water, and freshwater resources and environments, including their…
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This free, open-access database offers a curated collection of primary source documents related to the Black American experience. It focuses on six key phases in the U.S. Black freedom struggle, from resistance to slavery to the modern civil rights movement and beyond…
Britannica Academic is a trusted online encyclopedia with articles written by experts and continuously updated. It includes images, videos, primary sources, and comparison tools, making it ideal for quick reference or starting your research…
British Periodicals provides access to digitized articles from British magazines and journals from the late 17th century to the early 20th century. It includes literature, philosophy, history, science, the arts, and more—offering a window into British culture and thought over time…
Business Source Premier provides access to full-text articles, reports, and case studies across a wide range of business disciplines. It includes content from leading journals, magazines, and trade publications, offering valuable resources for research in areas like management, marketing, finance, economics, and…
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The Computer Science Database provides access to a wide range of scholarly journals, conference proceedings, and technical reports covering all aspects of computer science, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, data structures, software engineering, and more…
Consumer Health Complete provides reliable, full-text information on a wide range of health topics. It includes content from journals, magazines, health reports, and videos, all aimed at supporting individuals with the information they need to make informed decisions about their health and wellness…
The Consumer Health Reference eBook Collection offers a comprehensive selection of eBooks covering a broad range of general health topics. Subjects include chronic diseases like cancer and diabetes, weight management, exercise, allergies, senior care, social-emotional health, developmental disorders, and…
Provided by the South Dakota State Library
CultureGrams provides detailed cultural information on countries and regions around the world. It includes information on traditions, customs, daily life, geography, history, and more. This resource offers a unique…
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The Digital Library of South Dakota (DLSD) offers a vast collection of digital resources from South Dakota’s libraries, archives, museums, and cultural institutions. It includes historical documents, photographs, maps, newspapers, oral histories, and more—highlighting the state's history, culture, and heritage…
The Digital Public Library of America provides access to millions of digitized items from libraries, museums, archives, and other cultural institutions across the United States. This vast collection includes photographs, manuscripts, books, maps, and audiovisual material, offering rich resources for exploring U.S. history…
Dissertations & Theses @ South Dakota Mines is a repository for recent graduate theses and dissertations completed by students at South Dakota Mines. This collection includes high-quality academic research from various disciplines, offering a valuable resource for students and researchers in need of local…
ProQuest Dissertations & Theses @ University of South Dakota is the official repository for graduate theses and dissertations submitted by USD students. This collection includes comprehensive research across various disciplines, providing valuable insights and data for academic and professional use…
Online catalog of archival images, publications and documents held by the Devereaux Library
Duolingo is a popular language-learning platform that offers free, interactive lessons in over 30 languages. It uses gamified learning techniques to help users build skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Perfect for beginners or those looking to practice their language abilities in a fun, engaging way…
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The Earth, Atmospheric & Aquatic Science Collection is an interdisciplinary resource offering comprehensive coverage of the Earth's air, land, and water environments. It includes full-text and abstracted content from scholarly journals, trade publications, technical reports, conference proceedings…
ProQuest Ebook Central is a comprehensive, user-friendly platform offering access to over 700,000 scholarly ebooks across a wide range of disciplines. It provides a seamless experience for discovering, reading, and managing digital content, with features designed to support research, teaching, and…
The EBSCO eBook Collection is a comprehensive digital library offering over 700,000 scholarly and reference eBooks across various disciplines, including arts, business, education, health, humanities, science, and social sciences. These eBooks are sourced from leading academic publishers and university…
EBSCOhost is a powerful research platform that provides access to a vast collection of databases covering a wide range of academic disciplines. By selecting "All Databases," users can simultaneously search across multiple EBSCOhost databases, streamlining the research process and uncovering a wealth of scholarly…
Current and comprehensive indexing; Covers comprehensive scholarly output, managed by an expert editorial team overseeing content selection and indexing supported by a controlled vocabulary.
ERIC is a comprehensive digital library of education research and information, sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) of the U.S. Department of Education. Established in 1966, ERIC provides access to over 1.6 million bibliographic records, including journal articles, conference papers, technical reports…
European Views of the Americas: 1493 to 1750 is a comprehensive bibliographic database that provides access to over 32,000 entries documenting European works related to the Americas, published between 1493 and 1750. Derived from the authoritative six-volume reference work European Americana: A…
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Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia is a general reference resource providing thousands of encyclopedic entries covering a broad range of topics, including history, science, literature, geography, and current events. It is especially useful for gaining a quick overview of a topic or for use in K–12 and early…
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GeoRef is the premier bibliographic database for geoscience research, produced by the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) since 1966. It provides access to over 4.7 million references, including journal articles, books, maps, conference papers, reports, and theses, covering a wide range of geoscience…
GeoRef In Process is a supplemental database produced by the American Geosciences Institute (AGI). It contains bibliographic records for geoscience literature that are currently undergoing indexing and have not yet been fully integrated into the main GeoRef database. These records may lack complete indexing…
GeoScienceWorld is a nonprofit collaborative and comprehensive resource for research and communications in the Earth sciences. It integrates a core database of peer-reviewed journals with the GeoRef index, providing access to a vast collection of geoscience literature. The platform offers over…
Google Books is a free service from Google that allows users to search the full text of books and magazines that Google has scanned, converted to text using OCR (optical character recognition), and stored in its digital database. While some books are fully available, many are limited to previews or snippets…
Google Scholar is a freely accessible search engine that indexes scholarly literature across an array of publishing formats and disciplines. It includes peer-reviewed articles, theses, books, abstracts, court opinions, and patents from academic publishers, professional societies, online repositories, universities…
GreenFILE is a freely accessible research database provided by EBSCO that focuses on the relationship between humans and the environment. It offers well-researched and accessible information on topics ranging from global warming to recycling to alternative fuel sources and beyond. The database draws on…
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HathiTrust is a partnership of academic and research institutions offering a collection of millions of digitized titles from libraries around the world. It provides access to a vast array of books, journals, and other texts—many of which are in the public domain and freely available in full text…
Health Source: Consumer Edition is a comprehensive database provided by EBSCO, offering full-text access to a wide range of consumer health information. It includes nearly 80 consumer health magazines, over 100 health reference books, and current health-related pamphlets. The database covers various…
Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition is a comprehensive full-text database provided by EBSCO, offering access to scholarly journals and publications in nursing and allied health disciplines. It includes nearly 550 full-text journals, with over 350 being peer-reviewed, covering topics such as pediatric nursing…
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The IEEE All-Society Periodicals Package (ASPP) is a comprehensive digital subscription offering access to over 190 peer-reviewed journals, transactions, and magazines published by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Covering a wide array of engineering and technology disciplines, ASPP…
IOPscience is the online publishing platform of the Institute of Physics (IOP), providing access to high-quality, peer-reviewed journals in physics and related scientific fields.
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JSTOR (short for Journal Storage) is a nonprofit digital library founded in 1994, offering access to over 12 million academic journal articles, books, images, and primary sources across more than 75 disciplines. It serves as a vital resource for students, researchers, and educators, providing a vast collection of scholarly…
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Knovel is a comprehensive online resource that integrates technical reference content with powerful analytical tools to support engineering research and development. It provides access to over 12,000 full-text resources, including handbooks, databases, and standards, covering a wide range of engineering…
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Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts (LISTA) is a comprehensive research database offering indexing and abstracting for a wide range of materials in the field of library and information science. It includes citations, indexing, and abstracts for journal articles, books, research reports, and…
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MAS Complete is a comprehensive full-text database designed specifically for high school libraries. It provides access to hundreds of popular high school magazines and reference books, covering a wide range of subjects including news, politics, science, sports, culture, and more. The database also includes…
The MAS Reference eBook Collection – Worldwide is a comprehensive digital library tailored for high school students. It offers full-text access to a wide array of reference materials, including encyclopedias, almanacs, and other authoritative sources, covering a broad spectrum of subjects such as history…
MasterFILE Complete is a robust multidisciplinary database designed specifically for public libraries. It offers access to a vast collection of full-text periodicals, reference books, primary source documents, and multimedia content. Covering virtually every general interest subject area, MasterFILE Complete serves as…
This ebook reference collection offers a rich selection of eBook titles covering a broad range of general reference subjects. Topics include biography, history, careers, cooking, literature, genealogy, health, parenting, personal finance, politics, architecture, science, current events, social-emotional health, sports…
ProQuest’s Materials Science Database, which is part of the larger ProQuest Technology Collection.
The ProQuest Materials Science Database is a comprehensive resource covering scholarly journals, trade publications, conference proceedings, and industry reports related to materials science and engineering…
Page Title: McGraw-Hill AccessScience
AccessScience is an award-winning online science reference platform provided by McGraw-Hill. It offers…
Provided by the South Dakota State Library, Middle Search Plus is a full-text database designed specifically for middle school students, providing age-appropriate content across a range of subjects.
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The Middle Search Reference eBook Collection – Worldwide is a curated collection of eBooks selected for middle school students. This resource supports research, reading, and exploration across core subjects.
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Nature (Journal Access & Guide)
Nature is one of the world's most prestigious, peer-reviewed scientific journals, publishing cutting-edge…
Newspaper Source, from EBSCOhost, provides full-text access to hundreds of U.S. and international newspapers, plus transcripts from television and radio news programs.
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Oceanic Abstracts is a leading database for literature in marine and aquatic sciences. It covers global research in oceanography, marine biology, and related disciplines.
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OpenDissertations is a freely accessible database of doctoral dissertations and master's theses from colleges and universities around the world. Hosted by EBSCO, it is a valuable resource for discovering graduate-level scholarship across disciplines…
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The Performing Arts Periodicals Database is a comprehensive index of scholarly and popular periodicals covering music, theater, dance, film, television, and cultural performance studies. It is especially useful for students, performers, critics, and researchers in the fine and performing arts…
Primary Search is a kid-friendly research database from EBSCO that provides access to full-text magazines, reference books, and images tailored for elementary school students. It supports early research skills, classroom learning, and reading comprehension…
The Primary Search Reference eBook Collection – Worldwide offers full-text access to a wide range of reference eBooks curated for elementary and middle school students. These eBooks cover popular school topics using simple, age-appropriate language and interactive tools…
The Primary Search Reference eBook Collection – Worldwide provides full-text reference books designed for elementary and middle school students. It includes encyclopedias, dictionaries, and subject-specific books to support reading and early research across a range of topics…
Primo is the library’s one-stop search tool that helps you find books, articles, journals, media, and more—all in one place. It combines results from the library catalog, subscription databases, and digital collections…
ProQuest All Databases (also known as ProQuest Central) offers access to millions of full-text articles, dissertations, newspapers, magazines, and more from across all of ProQuest’s subject databases. This single search interface pulls content from sciences, engineering, business, social sciences, arts…
ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global (PQDT Global) database is the world's most comprehensive collection of multidisciplinary dissertations and theses, featuring 6 million records from more than 70 countries
Databases specializing in literature and language; indexing and full-text.
Designed to complement other databases and collections, this database brings together or links to full text for publicly available content from a number of different sources from around the world.
Citation search for journal articles in health and life sciences
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This sought-after archive includes digitized recent editions of more than 35 essential and most-requested newspaper titles. Coverage begins in the late 2000s and goes through the most recent issue, with a content currency delay of a week or less…
This database provides comprehensive full text coverage for regional business publications. Regional Business News incorporates coverage of more than 80 regional business publications covering all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States.
Multidisciplinary subject coverage from scholarly, trade, and consumer publications
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Science and technology - journal articles
Science Reference Source is a comprehensive research database that provides easy access to a multitude of full text science-oriented content. This database contains full text for nearly 640 science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, etc. Topics covered include: biology, chemistry, earth &…
New users must create an account at: https://origin-scifinder.cas.org/registration/index.html?corpKey=DC0CA65D-86F3-50AB-27F5-CF3FCEB12DF3
Provides access to a wide diversity of research from many scientific disciplines. Includes CAS database with complete coverage of…
A full-text database supported by a specialized A&I file. Covers comprehensive scholarly output, managed by an expert editorial team overseeing content selection and indexing supported by a controlled vocabulary
An editorially curated collection that helps younger students complete their assignments by providing easy access to premium newspapers, magazines, images, and other kinds of great content.
An editorially curated pro/con database that meets the research needs of students and educators by providing premium content correlated to key curricular standards and subjects.
Provides digital access to unique historical records. This site features materials such as photographs, reports and other media from the archives collections; digital images, including photographs, reports and other media. Provided by South Dakota State Archives
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Teacher Reference Center provides indexing and abstracts for 280 of the most popular teacher and administrator journals and magazines to assist professional educators.
A full-text database supported by a specialized A&I file. Covers comprehensive scholarly output, managed by an expert editorial team overseeing content selection and indexing supported by a controlled vocabulary
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U.S. Newsstream enables users to search the most recent premium U.S. news content, as well as archives which stretch back into the 1980s featuring top newspapers, newswires, blogs, and news sites in active full-text format
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Provides access to citation databases. Multidisciplinary content covers journals including open access journals and conference proceedings; indexing.
World Politics Review is a daily, online publication and resource for foreign policy professionals and readers with a serious interest in international politics and foreign affairs. Its original articles are written by a network of more than 400 contributors from around the world, including subject-matter experts from…
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