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Preview Upcoming Library Changes

On November 15, 2023, you will see a revised library website and a new version of EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS). You don’t need to wait to see the new website and new EDS, however, you can preview them today!

The largest change you’ll see is from the new EDS. New EDS features include:

• Ground-up redevelopment of EDS.

• Improved search and interface usability.

• Concept map feature to help develop a search strategy.

• New Publication Finder interface to locate specific journals, books, or other publications.

• Enhanced "MyEBSCO" account profile features, including project folders. 

Interested in taking a look? 

Access the New EDS today.

Read more about New EDS and view training videos.

You can also preview what the new PG Library website will look like. The new website has improved navigation and features based on feedback from students and faculty. It also integrates the new version of EDS. Please note this site is a preview and that some links may not work as you expect. We don’t advise bookmarking any pages for future reference. 

Preview the new PG Library website. 

Some items of note:

• The new authentication system, OpenAthens, will now allow all faculty and staff to login to Library resources using their OneLogin credentials. Students will continue to use their PG Campus credentials.
• The change to OpenAthens and to the new EDS will require most links in courses to need to be updated. The Library is working with Curriculum on a plan. All current links in courses will still work post-migration.
• MyEBSCO and ProQuest eBook Central user accounts will not migrate automatically to the new system. Read the "How to Merge Personal User Accounts" FAQ from EBSCO for details. Note this only applies to MyEBSCO accounts with a unique username and password, unfortunately, those made with Gmail SSO cannot migrate and users will need to export their saved content. For ProQuest eBook Central enthusiasts, read how to export items.
• While unavailable at launch, EBSCO is now testing AI features for future incorporation like natural language search, improved evaluation of search results through summaries and key insights, and conversational interactivity with source documents.

We will launch the new EDS, new website, and a new underlying technology to authenticate you into resources called OpenAthens, on November 15, 2023. Stay tuned for more as we get closer!