Here is how to enable the new Explora Interface in your library’s EBSCO account. You will need access to EBSCOAdmin for the library. (School librarians: You will need access to EBSCOAdmin for each library you manage.) After logging into the
HeritageQuest Online Update
There are some wonderful updates to the HeritageQuest Online database for genealogical research. The database is now running off of the Ancestry platform and incorporates many fantastic features from the popular commercial database. This database is licensed for at-home patron
Protected: A Pilot of Nook Periodicals from OverDrive
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Relicensing Metered Access Titles
When relicensing metered access titles, double-check the NHDB Purchases Database for additional copies that we might have purchased under the one copy, one user model. For instance, see how only the 12-month license appears when viewing a title in Content
Tips for HC Weeding
This is a blog post documenting my work to try to find a simpler way to deal with the HarperCollins licensed materials… Update: Thanks to Mindy, I think we have a decent option for identifying titles without any licenses remaining.
Using the NHDB Purchase Database
Knowing when to purchase metered access titles based on a time period can be tricky if you don’t know exactly when the copies run out. For that reason, I’ve created a database to keep track of the NHDB purchases. The
One-Stop Shop for Genres from EBSCO
EBSCO has put out a very cool new feature in NoveList Plus recently: One-Stop Shop for Genres. Check it out in your NoveList database. You’ll find a link at the top of the page. Get started here: http://search.ebscohost.com The great
Test of eBook Sample Embed
Embedding a sample into a website or blog is pretty easy. Your first step is to find the ID and slug of the desired title. Visit overdrive.com and search for the title. Click on the title in the desired format
Adding a Custom Widget
Librarians create physical displays of books in the library. We showcase new books, old books, romance books, red books… Well, you get the picture. But unless you have the tools built into your ILS or have added a collection to