Call them what you want - databases, digital resources, or electronic resources - they are free, invaluable resources provided by the South Dakota State Library for all SD citizens. While there are electronic resources for all age levels listed on the "Complete List of Databases" page of the SDSL website, there are also many resources that are specific to K-12 students and educators.
In fact, also available on the SDSL website are curated lists of electronic resources for elementary school, middle school, high school, and academic students; as well as curated lists by school subject. Additionally, you have access to helpful handouts, downloads, and a K-12 database guide.
As the back-to-school bustle of September starts to fade, October is the ideal time to start introducing (or re-introducing) these resources to your teachers and students. But how do you share this information and who do you share it with? Check out some of these ideas to get you started:
- Invite classes to your library to teach about SDSL's electronic resources and/or to collaborate with teachers on projects implementing those resources.
- Host a morning, after school, or lunch event for your teachers in which you share information about SDSL's electronic resources.
- Send out a library newsletter that includes information on how your students and teachers can access SDSL's electronic resources and which resources might be best for their upcoming projects.
- Create an elevator speech (see below) about SDSL's electronic resources that you can use when you have a 1-1 conversation with a teacher.
- Create a video tutorial (see below) that your teachers can use in their classrooms.
- Mention SDSL's electronic resources to your students whenever you get the chance!
- Get on your school's October in-service schedule to lead a session about SDSL's electronic resources.
Click on the interactive classroom library below to learn more about a small selection of K-12 electronic resources and to access SDSL's helpful curated lists and guides.
