EBSCO Discovery
A federated search tool that links many of our resources - search in one place for items ( mostly journal articles) in various databases
Contract & Invoice Documents - This file location can only be accessed by authorized users
EBSCO License Agreement
S:\File1-okc\MedLib\Contracts\Ebsco License Agreement_Medical_06042019
EBSCO Discovery Contract
S:\File1-okc\MedLib\Contracts\Ebsco_Discovery_Contract
EBSCO Discovery FY 2020 Invoice
S:\File1-okc\MedLib\Contracts\Ebsco_Discovery_Sept2019Invoice
Comments
There are pros and cons of a federated search, similar to the comments about the amount of results obtained when doing a Google search. However, it does provide access to our resources through a different perspective. Anymore, with all the resources available, libraries depend on federated search tools
Pricing
Fiscal year 2020 - $23,000
Vender Contact
EBSCO
Nancy Shultz
nschulz@ebsco.com
Renewal Date
June 30, 2020
Special steps for renewal / cancelation
NA
Primary Audience
All library users
Usage Stats
How is it utilized by the INTEGRIS Medical Library
Discovery works in a couple of ways. First, it is a federated search engine. It allows a look over many of the library’s resources in a single search interface. On a topic where you might not know which resource to focus on, Discovery gives you a broad overview. It offers a simplified or “Google type” search through many databases for library patrons. Second, it enhances features of Full Text Finder. By working together through a shared knowledge base, Discovery and Full Text Finder allow a deeper dive into our purchased content.
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