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Getting Started with EBSCO

The EBSCO subscription comes with a robust package of databases and resources that will take more than an a one-page overview. For more in-depth training, visit EBSCO Academy for a wealth of complementary, online learning opportunities, including on-demand personalized e-learning paths, live instructor-led training sessions, recordings of instructor-led sessions, and more. Online and in-person training will be scheduled throughout the school year. Check out the tutorials below to learn more about how to use the features of the various EBSCO resources


Online and in-person training will be scheduled throughout the school year.

Check out the tutorials below

Below are a few basic video tutorials to help you get started with using EBSCO.


Effective Searching of EBSCO Databases 8/12/2022 Webinar Recording

Access Passcode: 60&KbeZd


PrepSTEP for High Schools 8/12/2022 Webinar Recording 

Access Passcode: B2S6?^jn


Databases Compatible with Explora

NoveList Tutorials on YouTube



Introduction to EBSCOhost

This tutorial provides an overview of the EBSCOhost interface.



Basic Searching on EBSCOhost

This tutorial demonstrates a basic search on EBSCOhost.



EBSCO Mobile App

This tutorial demonstrates the features of the new EBSCO Mobile App. 

Databases and Resources Included by Level

High Schools

Academic Search Complete

Biography Reference Bank

Biography Reference Center

Explora Search Interface

History Reference Center

Literary Reference Center Plus

MAS Complete

NoveList K-8 Plus

NoveList Plus (all ages)

Poetry & Short Story Reference Center

Points of View Reference Center

Prep Step for High Schools

Science Reference Center

Teacher Resources

Vocational & Career Collection

Vocational Studies Complete


Middle Schools

Biography Reference Center

Explora Search Interface

History Reference Center

Middle Search Plus 

NoveList K-8 Plus

NoveList Plus (all ages)

Poetry & Short Story Reference Center

Points of View Reference Center

Teacher Resources


Elementary Schools

Explora Primary Search Interface

History Reference Center

NoveList K-8 Plus

Teacher Resources






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