New EBSCOhost Experience and User Interface

EBSCO will be making some significant updates to enhance the user experience! Here are some key points about the upcoming changes scheduled for December 2024: 

Why is EBSCO Changing the Interface? 

EBSCO is redesigning the EBSCOhost experience to align with evolving user expectations. The new features aim to improve how users' access, search, and utilize library resources. 

What’s New in the EBSCO Interface? 

• Personalized Dashboards: Users will have tailored experiences. 

• Enhanced Sharing Options: New ways to share and "like" resources. 

• Improved eBook Reading: Streamlined access to eBooks. 

• Intuitive Navigation: Enhanced tools for refining and navigating search results based on user feedback and research. 

• Plus, many more exciting features! 

Affected Databases 

The following 28 EBSCO databases will feature the new interface: 

• Academic Search Complete 

• Alt Health Watch 

• Applied Science & Technology Source 

• Art & Architecture Complete 

• Business Source Complete 

• Canadian Reference Centre 

• CINAHL Complete 

• EBSCO eBooks 

• Environment Complete 

• ERIC 

• Exploring Race in Society 

• Food Science Source 

• GreenFILE 

• Health Source 

• Hospitality & Tourism Complete 

• Humanities International Index 

• LISTA 

• MAS Ultra 

• MasterFILE Elite 

• MEDLINE 

• Military and Government Collection 

• Primary Search 

• PsycINFO 

• Regional Business News 

• SocIndex FT 

• The Serials Directory 

Support Resources 

• Quick Start Guide: A helpful guide for navigating the new interface. 

• Video Tutorial: An introductory video for visual learners. 

For any questions or concerns, the library can be contacted at library@algonquincollege.com. 

Feel free to reach out if you need more information or assistance.