Discovery Product Overviews
Related Support Sites
EDS Support Guides
Training
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Training Handouts
Training Webinars
View training on-demand with recorded training sessions:
Overview of EBSCO Discovery Service
Overview of EBSCOadmin for EBSCO Discovery Service
Implementing EBSCO Discovery Service
EBSCO Discovery Service New Features (12/16/2011)
EBSCO Discovery Service: Use of A-to-Z and LinkSource (1/12/2012)
Overview of EBSCO Discovery Service
Overview of EBSCOadmin for EBSCO Discovery Service
Implementing EBSCO Discovery Service
EBSCO Discovery Service New Features (12/16/2011)
EBSCO Discovery Service: Use of A-to-Z and LinkSource (1/12/2012)
EBSCO Discovery Service™
Welcome to the EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS) Support Center. EDS provides users with access to an institution's
entire collection via a single, customizable entry point - creating an experience that is comprehensive, fast, and familiar.
EBSCO's Discovery Service (EDS)
provides users with access to an institution's entire collection via a single entry point.
For a Complete Discovery Solution, EDS is often combined with additional EBSCO products including:
- EBSCOhost Databases - All of a library's EBSCOhost database subscriptions
- EBSCOhost Integrated Search™ (EHIS) - Extending the reach of the discovery solution by incorporating external resources not available through any discovery service
- EBSCO A-to-Z® - Complete e-resource listing service
- EBSCO LinkSource® - Powerful item-level linking solution
- OPAC on EBSCOhost - Seamlessly integrate your library catalog
Customer Success Stories
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Okanagan College, British Columbia, Canada
With a strong library research platform that quickly extracts professional content, Okanagan College sees an increase in the use of eBooks and other electronic resources. -
Millersville University, Millersville, PA
Shortening the chain from discovery to learning and critical thinking. Millersville realizes vision of providing their community with a unifying service that leverages online resources to support their learning mission. -
Mississippi State University (MSU), Starksville, MS
MSU realizes the true spirit of discovery by integrating search across quality databases and OPAC. -
Milligan College, TN
By creating a strong library research platform with the speed and simplicity of a commercial Internet search engine, Milligan College makes its library holdings even more accessible to students and faculty. -
Bournemouth University
Rising to meet student expectation and increasing library awareness. Bournemouth University integrates EDS with Blackboard learning platform. -
William Woods University
One Search Box, Thousands of Quality Resources. William Woods University exposes its robust library collection with a strong research platform that caters to user expectations and uncovers quality peer-reviewed resources with the speed and simplicity of a commercial search engine.
Online Training
Free online training sessions are available to help you learn more, including:
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EBSCO Discovery Service: Searching
For librarians, students, faculty, and others who would like to learn more about the powerful search features of EDS. EBSCOhost Integrated Search (EHIS) is also discussed (60 minute session). -
EBSCO Discovery Service: EBSCOadmin
For librarians who would like to learn more about EDS customization options including how to create customized branding, customizing the EBSCOhost toolbar, and adding widgets and search boxes. EBSCOhost Integrated Search (EHIS) is also discussed (60 minute session). -
EBSCO Discovery Service: Gathering Statistics
For librarians who would like to learn more about creating statistic usage reports for EDS and OPAC on EBSCOhost resources. The administrative tool, EBSCOadmin, has a variety of reporting options (30 minute session). -
EBSCO Discovery Service: Implementation Process
For librarians and others who would like to learn more about key aspects of the EDS implementation process. Ideas and suggestions are shared, as well as discussion on marketing and promotion tips for launching EDS (60 minute session). -
EBSCO Discovery Service: New Features
For librarians and others who would like to learn more about key aspects of the EDS implementation process. Ideas and suggestions are shared, as well as discussion on marketing and promotion tips for launching EDS (60 minute session). -
EBSCO Discovery Service: Use of A-to-Z and LinkSource
For librarians who would like to learn about the relationship between EDS and EBSCO A-to-Z, and LinkSource. Participants should have a familiarity with EDS, or have attended the EDS:Searching training session (30 minute session).
International Resources
Tutorials
Learn more about EBSCO Discovery Service with this
tutorial.
Contact
Technical Support or call
U.S. / Canada - (800) 758-5995 Outside U.S. / Canada - access code, (800) 3272-6000
Call Center Hours of operation: Monday - Friday, 24 hour support Sat. & Sun., 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST, GMT -5)
U.S. / Canada - (800) 758-5995 Outside U.S. / Canada - access code, (800) 3272-6000
Call Center Hours of operation: Monday - Friday, 24 hour support Sat. & Sun., 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST, GMT -5)
