Dozens of EBSCOHost Databases Updating their Interface

In an effort to respond to changes and challenges facing students and researchers today, many EBSCOHost databases are updating the look and feel of their interfaces. This means that the new User Interface (UI) will look and act much more similarly to modern websites we’re used to. Much like the recent changes to EBSCO Discovery Service™ (known as OneSearch@IU on the Bloomington Campus), this update will feature improvements to make it easier to browse, refine, and save search results.
 

Search multiple databases at once

Here's an overview of some new key features:
You can search multiple databases at once by clicking on the database title. Notice now you can limit results before even searching by clicking on the Full Text, Peer Reviewed, or Time range buttons below the search bar. You can also start with an advanced search by clicking on that option above the magnifying glass on the right.

New Sharing and Saving Options

By clicking the check mark next to a result, options to save, share, and cite the article(s) will appear at the top of the list. If you’d like to bulk export all results, click the checkbox next to the number of results at the top of the results listing.
 

Expanders are automatically applied

One new feature of the updated interface is the default to include Expanders in the search results. Expanders allow synonyms and equivalent subjects to be included in the search results. To turn this feature off, click on All Filters then exit out of Apply equivalent subjects. To turn them back on, go to the Advanced Search options.
 

Additional Search Options


There are some additional new features available in Advanced Search. Under “Search options” you can decide how to search phrases. 

• Proximity will look for each word in the phrase near each other. 
• Find all my search terms will do the search with a Boolean AND between each term. 
• Find Any of my search terms will include a Boolean OR between terms. 
• Smart Text searching will allow you to search for entire blocks of text to find original quotes. 
• Be on the look out for additional search modes such as Natural Language, which will allow you to search by asking questions, much like searches on the open web.