Coming changes to the EBSCOhost Library Search interface
Inspired by user research and feedback, a new user interface (UI) update to one of the Library’s key database search tools, EBSCOhost, will bring a fresh look and new functionality. The changes will align with the recently updated Library Search interface. While originally scheduled for February, this update has now been moved to June to give our users more time to become familiar with the changes. You can preview the new interface here.
This update will impact key databases, including:
- CINAHL
- APA PsycINFO
- ERIC
- Business Source Complete
- Medline Complete
- the EBSCOhost e-book collection.
View the full list of impacted databases.
What changes should I be aware of?
One of the key features will be the new Dashboard, which will replace Folders and Custom Folders. If you have created Custom Folders or have Saved Searches, please follow these instructions to access your work in the new interface.
Other changes include:
- Alerts (search & publication) will not be synced. Clients need to recreate in the new UI.
- Saved searches (items in My Folder only) will be migrated.
- MyEBSCO items in My Dashboard – not all items will sync to the new UI. Items that will sync include articles, images, videos, e-books, e-book holds and e-book checkouts.
Where can I find more information?
EBSCOhost has provided several resources about the new interface, including a Quick Start Guide and a variety of how-to videos split into key topics.
Searching
- Performing a Basic Search on the New EBSCO User Interfaces (4:10 mins)
- Performing an Advanced Search on the New EBSCO User Interfaces (5:45 mins)
- New EBSCOhost UI Features: Browsing by Subject (1:46 mins)
- New User Interface Updates: Combining Searches in Search History (7:22 mins)
Dashboard
- Using the Dashboard (6:24 mins)
Saved items & Projects
- New EBSCO UI: Manage your saved items using Projects (2:48 mins)
- Moving saved searches from custom folders to MyFolder on Classic EBSCOhost (5:14 mins)
Exporting results
Search alerts
- Creating and Managing Search Alerts in the New EBSCO User Interfaces
- Creating and Managing Journal Alerts in the New EBSCO User Interfaces
Can I get help from Deakin Library?
We understand that changes to important systems such as EBSCO can cause disruption and frustration for users, especially those who enjoy a familiar way of working with the system. Library staff are working diligently behind the scenes and negotiating with our digital partners to ensure as seamless a transition as possible, and to provide support for users who have questions about how to use the updated interface.
While we expect the changes to be intuitive, the Library Chat service is available for any support or questions you may have during the transition.
Which databases are impacted?
A full list of EBSCOhost databases that will be affected by this interface update:
- Academic Search Complete
- AgeLine
- AMED – The Allied and Complementary Medicine Database
- APA PsycArticles
- APA PsycBooks
- APA PsycExtra
- APA PsycInfo
- APA PsycTests
- Applied Science & Technology Source
- Art & Architecture Source
- Avery index to architectural periodicals
- Bibliography of Asian Studies
- Business Source Complete
- CINAHL Complete
- Communication & Mass Media Complete
- Criminal Justice Abstracts with Full Text
- eBook Academic Collection (EBSCOhost)
- eBook Collection (EBSCOhost)
- Econlit Full Text (check)
- Education Source
- E-Journals
- Environment Complete
- ERIC
- European Views of the Americas: 1493 to 1750
- Film & Television Literature Index with Full Text
- Global Health
- GreenFILE
- Health Business Elite
- Health Policy Reference Centre
- Health Source – Consumer Edition
- Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition
- Historical Abstracts with Full Text
- Humanities Source
- International Bibliography of Theatre & Dance with Full Text
- Legal Source
- LGBTQ+ Source
- Library & Information Science Source
- Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts
- MAS Reference eBook Collection
- MAS Ultra – School Edition
- MasterFILE Premier
- MasterFILE Premier Reference eBook Subscription
- MEDLINE
- MEDLINE Complete
- Mental Measurements Yearbook
- MLA Directory of Periodicals
- MLA International Bibliography
- Newpaper Source Plus
- Newswires
- OpenDissertations
- Philosopher’s Index
- Political Science Complete
- Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
- Regional Business News
- Religion and Philosophy Collection
- Social Work Abstracts
- SocINDEX with Full Text
- SPORTDiscus with Full Text
- The Serials Directory