FAQs
The EBSCOhost interface provides access to a range of databases, e-journals and e- books. The databases are particularly useful for identifying journal articles and other publications on a particular topic within the subject areas covered by each database.
What is EBSCO platform? ›
EBSCO is a leading provider of research databases, e-journal and e-package subscription management, book collection development and acquisition management, and a major provider of library technology, e-books and clinical decision solutions for universities, colleges, hospitals, corporations, government, K12 schools and ...
Is EBSCOhost a reliable source? ›
EBSCO only contains articles from credible and venerable sources, many of which are not available elsewhere. This means that when you run a search on EBSCO, you can rest assured that the information you find is more accurate, current, and reliable than what you would find via a Web search.
Is EBSCOhost free? ›
EBSCO provides free research databases covering a variety of subjects for students, researchers and librarians.
Why should I use EBSCOhost? ›
EBSCOhost offers high-quality articles licensed from reputable publishers recognized by library professionals, chosen to meet the specific needs of researchers.
What is the difference between EBSCO and EBSCOhost? ›
So remember: EBSCO is a company that provides database access to HCC in the form of many different databases. EBSCOhost is the method that they use to provide that database access.
Is EBSCO a good database? ›
EBSCO subject databases are often the most reliable tool for locating relevant scholarly, peer-reviewed articles on a specific topic.
Is EBSCO an academic source? ›
Designed for academic institutions, this database is a leading resource for scholarly research.
Is EBSCOhost peer-reviewed? ›
PEER-REVIEWED: If your instructor is asking you to find "peer-reviewed" journal articles, EBSCOhost is a great place to filter for those. Simply, check the "Peer Reviewed" box. PUBLICATION DATE: Usually, instructors ask that your sources fall within the last 5-10 years.
What is the alternative to EBSCOhost? ›
Alternatives to EBSCO
- JSTOR. JSTOR. Add depth to your research by using primary sources. ...
- Handy Library Manager. PrimaSoft PC. $345 one-time payment. ...
- ProQuest. Clarivate. ...
- Google Scholar. Google. ...
- Evergreen ILS. Evergreen. ...
- Ovid. Wolters Kluwer. ...
- Auto Librarian. MC2 Systems. ...
- Library Solution. Sabinet.
EBSCO streamlines access to evidence-based information by seamlessly integrating decision support, skill development and shared decision-making tools into the clinical workflow.
What does EBSCO stand for? ›
EBSCO Information Services is a division of EBSCO Industries Inc., a company founded in 1944 by Elton Bryson Stephens Sr. and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. "EBSCO" is an acronym for Elton B. Stephens Company. EBSCO Industries has annual sales of about $3 billion.
Which is better EBSCO or ProQuest? ›
If you require a broader range of subjects or interdisciplinary resources, EBSCOhost might be the better option. However, if you have specialized research interests within specific fields or need access to news sources alongside academic content – ProQuest could be more suitable.
Do I cite EBSCOhost? ›
EBSCOhost, search.ebscohost.com. An advanced user of EBSCOhost who determines that an article comes from a certain database would not be wrong to cite the database instead of EBSCOhost as container 2.
Is EBSCOhost an academic source? ›
Designed for academic institutions, this database is a leading resource for scholarly research. It supports high-level research in the key areas of academic study by providing journals, periodicals, reports, books and more.
How do I cite a source from EBSCOhost? ›
Run a search on EBSCO and view a search result. From the Detailed Record, click the Cite icon. When you have decided which citation format you want for the article, copy and paste the citation directly into the Works Cited or References page of a document created in a word processing program such as Word.