Coming on Tuesday 2nd December, The EBSCO database interface is getting a new look. The new design will have improved accessibility features, including better compatibility with screen readers.
Particularly useful for FHSS and Sports Science students, EBSCO databases gives you access to a wide range of content from e-books and articles from journals to conference papers and news articles from leading information providers.
Some more key features you can utilise are search results are now organized into tabs, such as “All Results,” “Evidence-Based Care Sheets,” “Quick Lessons,” and “Videos,” allowing you to easily navigate through different types of content.
You can now add up to 12 different search bars in a single advanced search, enhancing the ability to refine searches, and the Natural Language option allows you to type questions or statements, making searches more intuitive.
For anyone who already uses EBSCO and has any saved items, there are a few things to check and prepare for to ensure a smooth transition:
1. Saved Searches – Any saved searches you have will automatically move to the new interface when you log in. You don’t need to worry about these!
2. Journal and Search Alerts – Unfortunately, your journal alerts won’t transfer automatically. Before the change, make sure to note down which journals you’ve set alerts for (you can screenshot them or copy and paste them into a document). You’ll need to re-create these alerts once you’re in the new interface.
3. Custom Folders – If you’ve created custom folders to organize your saved articles, these won’t automatically carry over to the new interface. To keep your articles, please export them before the update. For more details on this process, click here.
If you have any questions or need assistance with the transition, contact library@swansea.ac.uk.