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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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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EBSCO Discovery Service: What's New and What's Next

Join us to explore the latest enhancements and integrations. We'll also take a look at the EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS) development roadmap and support documentation available on EBSCO Connect. Bring your questions to discuss!

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EBSCO eBooks

Ideal for librarians and library patrons, this session will cover: searching, browsing and downloading e-books, as well as managing personal preferences via the MyEBSCO folder.

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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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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 all the main features of both end user and administrator functionality. The session is intended for administrators, electronic librarians, cataloguers.
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Mastering Business Research: New Business Source Interface

Intended for all business researchers. Business Source Interface is a robust database offering extensive business research resources, including journals, market reports, and case studies. It enhances research efficiency and provides valuable insights for informed decision-making in management and business studies. This tool is essential for staying ahead in the competitive business landscape. The session on Business Source Ultimate is ideal for management students, researchers, and faculty members looking to enhance their research skills, additionally, librarians and academic staff aiming to integrate advanced research tools into their curriculum should attend.

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EBSCOadmin: Usage reports and analytics

This session will introduce accessing and scheduling standard usage reports in EBSCOadmin; highlight alternative reports to explore as well as review usage analytics.

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Buying eBooks and Management - ECM Tool

This session provides an overview of the service and a review of the main features, including searching, browsing, and ordering individual e-books and subject sets and collections.

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