Will there be any downtime?
No, the system does not need to be taken down for the update to take place.
Will my links still work?
Yes, all links will redirect to the new interface and should continue to work for the foreseeable future. However, it is recommended to replace your saved link with the new format just by copying and pasting from the browser address bar.
Will I still have my saved articles?
If your articles in the the default folders are in your personal account set up with EBSCO, there is nothing you need to do.
However, if you created a custom folder in Start Your Research or in an EBSCOhost database, your will need to move or export your articles.
If you are not sure if you have a custom folder, log into your EBSCO host account and check if there is anything under “My Custom” folder area (see “History project” in image).
How to move your saved articles
To move your saved items, sign in and open your custom folder > select all articles > chose “My Folder” from the “Move To” drop down menu. That’s it!
How to export your saved articles
To export your saved items, sign in and open your custom folder > select all articles> click on Export on the right side of the screen > select “Remove these items from folder after saving > select your preferred citation manager or file format > Save.
If you do not have a citation manager, we recommend trying Zotero
Will my saved searches still be available?
Yes, save searches currently in My Folder of your EBSCO account will move to Saved, under My Dashboard in the new interface.
Will my journal or search alerts still be available?
No, these will need to be recreated, but your current email notifications will have all the information you need to set them up in the new UI.
Are there any new features?
- The URL in the browser address bar is a permanent link and does not require the addition of the library proxy prefix (https://libproxy.txstate.edu/login?=).
- Common filters for limiting to Full text and Peer-reviewed are more prominent and available prior to searching (except searches starting on library home page).
Do I need to create a new EBSCO account?
No, your login credentials to access your existing EBSCO account will not change and all of our saved data will be available under Projects in the new interface.