EBSCOhost Full Text Magazine Index
Retrieved from: http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/search/basic?sid=62eb2da4-7c56-4ef7-94bb-cd11c5289e87%40sessionmgr113&vid=1&hid=121
Plot Summary
EBSCOhost includes over 1,210 full text articles from a number of periodicals including general reference, business, consumer health, general science, and multi-cultural. These full text articles are from January 1990 to the current issues. Another 2,760 periodicals have abstracts and indexing available. These are available from January 1984. Daily updates ensure patrons have access to the most recent information. This library includes access to MasterFILE Elite database. The advanced search allows twelve search rows including searches for author, all text, title, and subject, as well as AND/OR/NOT. Search options also include peer reviewed, published date ranges, full text, and type of document. A search for “teen literature” AND “controversial” returns 25 articles from book recommendations, censorship issues, and an article from Teen People about your zodiac sign and personal style. Articles provided may be more current than the available books in a library, and the peer-reviewed option includes professionally researched material. There are also predetermined subject term searches such as TEENAGERS & adults, TEEANGERS & death, and TEENAGERS & peace. The dictionary is from the New Oxford American Dictionary.
Critical Evaluation
This database is not intuitive and most student users will have difficulty navigating it. The opening page is stark with a white background and green print. The search box is easily located but it is not clear whether to search by keyword, magazine article, or magazine name. Other databases, such as library OPACs, allow users to indicate their search for author, title, etc. When typing in the word “sports” a list of 10 suggested subjects beginning with the word “sports” appears. If none is selected, the results are displayed. In the case of the word “sports”, more than 200,000 results are listed. This amount is overwhelming for teen searchers who don’t know how to narrow and fine tune their searches. Searches may be narrowed by using the limiters below the search box but few students will know what “Boolean” means and will need guidance in using other limiters. Different searches may be selected: Basic, Advanced or Visual. The title “visual search” is misleading because no graphics or illustrations are used but this type of search was the most helpful because the results are grouped by subject and category and can be narrowed with just a click. Raather than reading the fine print of a Basic search entry, the subject is labeled in large print. The type of search works like a graphic organizer. This database contains an immense amount of documents, articles, etc. but many users will find their searches fruitless unless they receive instruction on database usage.
Reader’s Annotation
Need more scholarly information for your latest research assignment? Look no further than EBSCOhost.
About the Publisher
EBSCO Publishing is a huge presence in the library and research world. It provides more than 375 full-text and secondary research databases as well as more than 300,000 ebooks and audiobooks. Print books are available through Salem Press. EBSCO’s services are purchased by tens of thousands of customers who provide access to millions of users from all ages and academic backgrounds. EBSCOhost can receive 100 million page views per day and is one of most used sites requiring a paid subscription. There are also specific and specialize reference tools such as DynaMed, specifically for those in healthcare professions and clinical work. EBSCO aims to provide a variety of services to libraries to better meet the needs of a diverse body of patrons, as well as academic, government, corporate, and medical researchers.
Outside the databases, EBSCO has other products for use by libraries and other institutions. EBSCOhost provides an OPAC that combines EBSCO search technology and library interfaces to the front of the online catalog. It also provides workflow integration options so organizations can incorporate other electronic resources with their existing workflow. EBSCO Discovery Services makes an institution’s resources searchable in one customizable search.
Genre
Non-fiction Reference
Curriculum Ties
All subject and content areas
Booktalking
N/A
Reading Level/Interest Level
RL: Varies
IL: 8th grade and up
Challenge Issues
I do not foresee any challenge issues, unless it is for individual articles.
n my defense file, I would include the following:
1) Library Mission Statement
2) Library Selection Policy approved by any or all of the following individuals—principal, school board, district librarian OR library manager, city council, mayor.
3) Library Bill of Rights adapted from CSLA Bill of Rights, AASL Bill of Rights and/or ALA Bill of Rights
4) Reviews, both positive and critical, from respected sources such as School Library Journal, VOYA, Booklist
5) Rationale for database inclusion for titles anticipated to be controversial, frequently challenged, or created when an article is challenged including: summary, audience, purpose, controversial issues and how they are handled
6) How the database/article fits within Common Core Standards or State Standards
7) Reconsideration form for challenger to complete—include a section asking which part was of particular concern, if the entire database as a whole was considered, and what other similar titles are suggested instead
8) Student reviews from those who have used the database and either enjoyed or disliked using the database and why.
Why Included
EBSCO is a respected database that is useful for high school research. The online version is available with a library card, and is very colorful with solid content matter.
Others in the Series
Other EBSCO products exist
References
EBSCO Industries, Inc. (2012). About us. Retrieved from http://www.ebscohost.com/about-us
Retrieved from: http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/search/basic?sid=62eb2da4-7c56-4ef7-94bb-cd11c5289e87%40sessionmgr113&vid=1&hid=121
Plot Summary
EBSCOhost includes over 1,210 full text articles from a number of periodicals including general reference, business, consumer health, general science, and multi-cultural. These full text articles are from January 1990 to the current issues. Another 2,760 periodicals have abstracts and indexing available. These are available from January 1984. Daily updates ensure patrons have access to the most recent information. This library includes access to MasterFILE Elite database. The advanced search allows twelve search rows including searches for author, all text, title, and subject, as well as AND/OR/NOT. Search options also include peer reviewed, published date ranges, full text, and type of document. A search for “teen literature” AND “controversial” returns 25 articles from book recommendations, censorship issues, and an article from Teen People about your zodiac sign and personal style. Articles provided may be more current than the available books in a library, and the peer-reviewed option includes professionally researched material. There are also predetermined subject term searches such as TEENAGERS & adults, TEEANGERS & death, and TEENAGERS & peace. The dictionary is from the New Oxford American Dictionary.
Critical Evaluation
This database is not intuitive and most student users will have difficulty navigating it. The opening page is stark with a white background and green print. The search box is easily located but it is not clear whether to search by keyword, magazine article, or magazine name. Other databases, such as library OPACs, allow users to indicate their search for author, title, etc. When typing in the word “sports” a list of 10 suggested subjects beginning with the word “sports” appears. If none is selected, the results are displayed. In the case of the word “sports”, more than 200,000 results are listed. This amount is overwhelming for teen searchers who don’t know how to narrow and fine tune their searches. Searches may be narrowed by using the limiters below the search box but few students will know what “Boolean” means and will need guidance in using other limiters. Different searches may be selected: Basic, Advanced or Visual. The title “visual search” is misleading because no graphics or illustrations are used but this type of search was the most helpful because the results are grouped by subject and category and can be narrowed with just a click. Raather than reading the fine print of a Basic search entry, the subject is labeled in large print. The type of search works like a graphic organizer. This database contains an immense amount of documents, articles, etc. but many users will find their searches fruitless unless they receive instruction on database usage.
Reader’s Annotation
Need more scholarly information for your latest research assignment? Look no further than EBSCOhost.
About the Publisher
EBSCO Publishing is a huge presence in the library and research world. It provides more than 375 full-text and secondary research databases as well as more than 300,000 ebooks and audiobooks. Print books are available through Salem Press. EBSCO’s services are purchased by tens of thousands of customers who provide access to millions of users from all ages and academic backgrounds. EBSCOhost can receive 100 million page views per day and is one of most used sites requiring a paid subscription. There are also specific and specialize reference tools such as DynaMed, specifically for those in healthcare professions and clinical work. EBSCO aims to provide a variety of services to libraries to better meet the needs of a diverse body of patrons, as well as academic, government, corporate, and medical researchers.
Outside the databases, EBSCO has other products for use by libraries and other institutions. EBSCOhost provides an OPAC that combines EBSCO search technology and library interfaces to the front of the online catalog. It also provides workflow integration options so organizations can incorporate other electronic resources with their existing workflow. EBSCO Discovery Services makes an institution’s resources searchable in one customizable search.
Genre
Non-fiction Reference
Curriculum Ties
All subject and content areas
Booktalking
N/A
Reading Level/Interest Level
RL: Varies
IL: 8th grade and up
Challenge Issues
I do not foresee any challenge issues, unless it is for individual articles.
n my defense file, I would include the following:
1) Library Mission Statement
2) Library Selection Policy approved by any or all of the following individuals—principal, school board, district librarian OR library manager, city council, mayor.
3) Library Bill of Rights adapted from CSLA Bill of Rights, AASL Bill of Rights and/or ALA Bill of Rights
4) Reviews, both positive and critical, from respected sources such as School Library Journal, VOYA, Booklist
5) Rationale for database inclusion for titles anticipated to be controversial, frequently challenged, or created when an article is challenged including: summary, audience, purpose, controversial issues and how they are handled
6) How the database/article fits within Common Core Standards or State Standards
7) Reconsideration form for challenger to complete—include a section asking which part was of particular concern, if the entire database as a whole was considered, and what other similar titles are suggested instead
8) Student reviews from those who have used the database and either enjoyed or disliked using the database and why.
Why Included
EBSCO is a respected database that is useful for high school research. The online version is available with a library card, and is very colorful with solid content matter.
Others in the Series
Other EBSCO products exist
References
EBSCO Industries, Inc. (2012). About us. Retrieved from http://www.ebscohost.com/about-us
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