Anne Ross Library Blog

Tuesday, April 03, 2018

Anne Ross Library Catalogue Records Searchable in EBSCO Discovery Service

Now when you search for information resources using our 'one search' interface, the EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS), you will also be retrieving the holdings records of the Anne Ross Library.

Our Library World OPAC (online public access catalogue) is now integrated into the EBSCO Discovery Service database to facilitate easier searching of the library's resources.

The Discover Search interface (EDS) is shown here highlighting the location of library holdings information. Links back to the LibraryWorld database are included. In the left side bar notice the location of the search 'limiter' to narrow your search to retrieve only items that are held in the library.

View of these same materials as found in the Anne Ross Library Catalogue.

EDS also includes records for the resources held at UMHS Maine Campus.
Links to our various eBook Collections and extensive downloadable ebook holdings are also retrievable through this same 'one search' interface.

Labels: Anne Ross Library, Discovery Search, Discovery Service, EBSCO, EDS, library resources, LibraryWorld, OPAC, UMHS library services

Monday, June 19, 2017

EBSCO Discovery Search

The Anne Ross Library is pleased to announce a trial of the new discovery tool available from EBSCO Discovery Service™ (EDS).

Discovery Search provides fast, simple access to all of the library’s electronic resources through a single search. Simultaneously search across content in the subscription journal databases, ebook collections, DynaMed Plus clinical point-of-care database, as well as further links to AccessMedicine, YouTube content, etc.
In the UMHS LMS professors can embed an EDS search box on course pages simply by adding that activity, making it easier to assign readings and conduct research.

To access Discovery Search just login from the Library Home page using the generic EBSCO login for UMHS OR your personal MyEBSCO login and select it from the list of options.

View of Discover Search interface results for keyword 'Dementia'

Please feel free to contact the library with any questions regarding the EBSCO Discovery Service™.

Labels: Discovery Search, Discovery Service, EBSCO, federated search, LMS Features, reading lists, UMHS library services, UMHS LMS

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