Instructor-led Online Training |SSA

Learn how to maximise the value of your EBSCO resources with Mandisa Lakheni, Senior Customer Training Specialist.

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Each month, EBSCO runs a wide range of complimentary online training classes across our resources. It does not matter if you are currently subscribed to a resource or just want to learn about a product you are considering, these classes are a fun and interactive way to discover more. Our local training specialists can answer any questions, and recorded sessions can be viewed later or passed on to colleagues.

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The Future of Research: Using AI with EBSCO

Training session with Yosra Awara & Mandisa Lakheni

Discover how AI is reshaping research — and how EBSCO is bringing these innovations to life. In this session, Yosra and Mandisa join forces to share practical insights, live demonstrations, and diverse perspectives that make the future of research both accessible and inspiring.

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EBSCOhost: Simplifying Research with the New Interface

Join in for a comprehensive new EBSCOhost demonstration. We will cover improvements in accessibility, full text viewing, sharing and citation tools and the new My Dashboard. We'll also discuss the optional customizations available in EBSCO Experience Manager. Bring your questions and we’ll explore together!

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Holdings & Link Management - Learn how to manage your non-EBSCO content in EDS

This 45-minute session is designed for those managing holdings in EBSCOadmin HLM/EDS who would like a review of the main features for both end-user and administrator functionality. The session is intended for administrators, electronic resources librarians, and cataloguers.

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Assessing Your Collection with Holdings Management

This session is intended for Librarians and Library administrators. Learn how you can use Full Text Finder: Holdings Management to assess your collection. This feature is accessible to all EDS customers. We will briefly review the available dashboard, the collection assessment tool, and discuss how the download and upload feature can help you make edits in batch. This session is intended for Full Text Finder subscribers. It is recommended that you attend the session on managing your collection in Holdings Management first.

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Buying eBooks and Management - ECM Tool

This session provides an overview of the service and a review of its main features, including searching, browsing, and ordering individual eBooks, subject sets, and collections.
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CINAHL with PICO Search Strategy (All Versions)

This class is designed for participants who want to learn how to search all versions of CINAHL effectively. The use of the PICO search strategy, subject headings, subheadings, limits, field codes, and search history will be covered.

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EBSCOadmin: Usage reports and analytics

This session will cover accessing and scheduling standard usage reports in EBSCOadmin, exploring alternative reports, and reviewing usage analytics.

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Maximizing Research Efficiency with EDS

This session will share practical tips and advanced techniques to enhance your research journey and support academic excellence.

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