Library News Blog

Starting today, AI Insights Summaries have been added to EBSCO Discovery and EBSCOhost databases like Academic Search Premier and Business Source Ultimate. 

What are they? AI Insights Summaries assist users in assessing an article’s relevance to their research by providing a new button in the result list. This feature uses Generative AI to create on-demand summaries of 2-5 key points, based on the full text of the article. An AI Insight is grounded in the full text of the article and, therefore, is only available when the article is hosted by EBSCO. It's most likely to appear next to peer reviewed articles provided by EBSCO itself in EBSCO Discovery and EBSCO database results. 

When available, click the Generate AI Insights (Beta) button to see the article summary. 

As we can see from the label, EBSCO still considers this a Beta. Please note the disclaimer at the end of every summary: “These insights are generated by AI based on the content of the source document. Information quality may vary and AI Insights should be validated for accuracy.”

In addition to AI Insights Summaries, Natural Language Search has also been enabled as the default search mode. Natural Language Search (NLS) allows researchers to search using everyday language in question or statement form. Previously the default search mode was “find all words” when searching, but now EBSCO Discovery uses AI models to help understand the intent behind your entered search. Boolean/Phrase will remain the default search mode in EBSCOhost databases like Academic Search and CINAHL. 

This is only the beginning, and you will see other AI enhancements added in EBSCO Discovery later this year. We will update the Library Blog again when new features launch.

In addition to the AI Insights Summaries and Natural Language Search, there is also now a PICOT search mode for our nursing and health sciences researchers. The PICOT (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, and Time) search mode is especially relevant for nursing students to help them best formulate effective keywords. You can find the mode in EBSCO Discovery and EBSCOhost databases, near the option to switch to either Basic or Advanced Search modes, depending on which one you're already looking at. It is also linked to on nursing subject guides. 

One last EBSCO update: Business Source Ultimate now uses EBSCO's new Business Searching Interface. The new interface highlights case studies, company profiles, and SWOT analysis reports, amongst other business tools. It helps researchers access relevant information types with greater accuracy. To see the new interface, just visit Business Source Ultimate. 

You will likely see more and more AI tools appear in library resources. For instance, ProQuest has also added AI tools and features after accessing an article. You'll see their own AI summaries and other research tools on the search results page or after opening an article in ProQuest. Read more about ProQuest AI Research Assistant. 

Please reach out to the PG Library staff with any questions about these new features or other questions you may have. 

EBSCOhost databases, like Academic Search Premier and CINAHL Ultimate, will be migrated to a new user interface on January 7, 2025. This is the same interface used by EBSCO Discovery, the library's search engine on our homepage. Individual unique EBSCOhost databases had remained on the old platform for the past year, but they will be updated to the new one tomorrow. 

EBSCO carefully planned the transition to the new interface to minimize disruptions and ensure a smooth transition. You should not need to update links or make any changes yourself. The only difference will be sometime on January 7, when you access a specific EBSCO database, you will see the new interface instead of the old one. If you've been using EBSCO Discovery, then you already know the basic features. 

The following links lead to EBSCO databases, a tutorial on the new interface, and a “quick start guide” that describes search features to expect. 

• EBSCO Databases list
• Introduction to the New EBSCOhost - Tutorial
• The New EBSCOhost - Quick Start Guide

If you have any questions, please reach out to the PG Library staff. 

After the end of this year, December 31, 2024, access will stop to two PG Library services.
 

One of those is the database Skillsoft. For users of Skillsoft, we recommend using O’Reilly, a similar resource packed with ebooks and videos on IT and business topics. 
 

The second service is EZProxy. This service is more invisible to students and faculty using Library-licensed resources, but EZProxy is an authentication system. However, in November of last year, we migrated to OpenAthens, a modern authentication system with services and features that better fit our university’s needs. The PG Library and Curriculum & Innovation teams worked tirelessly this year to replace old links that used EZProxy with new links that used OpenAthens in Brightspace and the Library’s website and guides. This preparation enables us to let our subscription with EZProxy cease at the end of the year as well. For Library and course content in Brightspace, no action is needed on your part.  
 

How does this affect you?
 

On or after December 31, 2024, if you have any saved or bookmarked links to Skillsoft or links to other resources using EZProxy (look for “libauth.purdueglobal.edu” in the URL), these links will no longer work. If you save a lot of links in documents, spreadsheets, browser bookmark tools, or citation managers, you may need to update those if they were made before November 2023. You can find information about how to link to items in our Guide to Reading Lists. 

If you have any questions, please contact us. 

In 2023, the PG Library reached out to our academic community for journal recommendations. Faculty and school leadership came up with about 150 recommendations at the time. We are happy to report that we’ve made good progress on this. Around two dozen of these titles we added last spring with a set of journals from Elsevier, with some others coming in through additions in EBSCO. 
 

In exciting news that will add even more journals to our collections today, we now have access to Sage Premier. Sage was the publisher with the most requested titles. Sage Premier not only adds the 40+ requested Sage titles made to us, but Sage’s catalog of over 1,000 peer reviewed journals. Coverage for each title starts from 1999, when applicable, and runs through the present so you have access to the latest issues of each Sage title. Sage journals will also appear in search results lists from EBSCO Discovery, so they will naturally show up when you’re researching from the library’s homepage. 
 

With this addition, 87 of the requested titles are now available, more than cutting our list in half. However, since Sage Premier includes over 1000 titles, we’ve not only heavily addressed our requested titles wish list, but exceeded expectations and gone beyond it. We believe the new content is helpful for your studies, across all programs, whether you are a faculty or a student. 
 

Visit Sage Premier now.
 

For a full list of titles added since the journal recommendation project, open this spreadsheet (Google Sheets). 

If there are titles we are still missing you feel are vital to your field of teaching or study, fill out the Resource Recommendation Form. 

For some users, EBSCO Discovery and EBSCO databases can result in an error message when using OpenAthens to authenticate. You may see an OpenAthens error message of "Looping - SP redirecting back to the login point" when trying to authenticate. We are aware of the issue and working with EBSCO and OpenAthens support on a resolution. At this time, no other databases are affected.

We have confirmation from several students that clearing cookies in Chrome resolved the issue for them. Here are the steps to follow: 

• In Google Chrome, at the top right, click the "three dots" menu and then choose the option to "Delete Browsing Data." 
• In the next window, click the option to delete "Cookies and other site data." 
• Click the "Delete Data" button.
• Restart Google Chrome (fully close it and reopen it).
• Navigate directly to library.purdueglobal.edu and then conduct a search with the search box on our homepage. The search box leads to EBSCO Discovery. 

You can find more information about clearing cookies and using Chrome's Incognito mode on the Library's FAQ. Read the "How do I clear cookies or use Chrome's Incognito Mode?" FAQ. Incognito mode is a good second step to try, as it not only blocks cookies but also plugins, and while not confirmed, a plugin like an ad-blocker may be causing the issue. 

If clearing cookies and the above doesn't help, use these alternative links to EBSCO Discovery and EBSCO databases to conduct your research:

• Access EBSCO Discovery (New interface)
• Access EBSCOhost Databases (Old interface)

If you still cannot access EBSCO content, please contact the library with the following information:

• Your operating system (Windows 11 or MacOS)
• Browser (Chrome, Edge, etc.)
• Internet Service Provider (Xfinity, RCN, Optimum, etc.)
• Troubleshooting that you tried already

We apologize for the inconvenience caused to anyone affected. 

O’Reilly for Higher Education, a resource with e-books and videos primarily focused on information technology and business, has updated its authentication for compatibility with OpenAthens. OpenAthens is what almost all other library resources use to authenticate. The update will be primarily behind-the-scenes to you, but you should experience quicker load times and increased stability. 

The most significant change for most students will be the ability to use O’Reilly’s mobile apps. The apps are downloadable from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. For links, see O’Reilly’s page on apps.

Once downloaded, enter your student email (the one ending in @student.purdueglobal.edu). You will then see the regular OpenAthens login options you see anytime you authenticate with a PG Library resource. Follow the prompts, and you’ll have access to all of O’Reilly’s content through the app. 

Do you just want to use the normal web interface? Visit O’Reilly for Higher Education.

What's new?

Mergent Market Atlas replaces Mergent Online as your first destination for public company information and research. The interface is updated and much easier to use, while still providing in-depth information about public companies, industries, countries, and more. 

Use Market Atlas to search for public companies based on name, location, industry, or fundamental data factors, then refine your report output and drill into companies for further research. Additional company search features allow you to explore sustainability, SEC filings, annual reports, independent research, and an extensive library of company reports.

What company content is available through Market Atlas?

• Reuters global fundamentals – deep and timely financial content including standardized and as reported financials, along with accompanying fundamental ratios.
• Refinitiv global equity end of day pricing and consensus estimate data, FTSE Russell Index returns and ICB classification data.
• Refinitiv reference data sets – business descriptions and contact information, executive biographies and compensation data.
• FTSE Russell ESG Reports, Mergent Independent research reports, Mergent fundamental reports, SEC filings, company annual reports, company sustainability reports, institutional and insider holdings data, company news.

What type of companies are included?

• Global, active public companies.

What additional non-company content is available through Market Atlas?

• FTSE Russell index total return data
• Mergent economic time series data
• Mergent industry reports
• Dunn & Bradstreet Country Risk Profile and Country RiskLine reports.

How do I get to it? 

Access Mergent Market Atlas now.
 

The PG Library is excited to announce expanded availability for research and reference assistance to better support your academic needs. Our new hours and availability are detailed below.

Email Assistance:

• Responses from PG librarians within 1 business day, Monday - Saturday

• Every effort made to answer queries received before 5 PM ET on the same day, Monday - Friday

• Saturday morning queries sent before 1 PM ET will be addressed the same day

Live Chat Assistance:

• PG librarians available Monday-Tuesday 11 AM - 9 PM ET, Wednesday-Friday 10 AM - 6 PM ET

• After-hours and weekend chat coverage now provided 24/7 by our worldwide librarian cooperative

Purdue Global participates in a librarian cooperative, which makes access to research assistance possible day or night! Don't hesitate to reach out with your research questions. If the cooperative librarian can't answer your question, they will create a ticket and a PG librarian will follow up with you by email as soon as possible.

The PG Library has added two dozen journals covering multiple disciplines to our collections. The titles are from the publisher Elsevier on their ScienceDirect platform. The new titles will appear in EBSCO Discovery search results and you can look up titles using the Publication Finder tool.

Below is a list of all recently acquired journals.

Business

• Business Horizons
• Journal of Business Research
• Journal of Business Venturing
• The Leadership Quarterly
• Research in International Business and Finance

Criminal Justice

• Journal of Criminal Justice

Education

• Computers & Education
• Contemporary Educational Psychology
• Developmental Review
• Educational Research Review
• The Internet and Higher Education
• Teaching and Teacher Education

Health & Nursing

• Applied Nursing Research
• Archives of Psychiatric Nursing
• Clinical Nutrition
• Clinical Simulation in Nursing
• International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health
• International Journal of Nursing Studies
• Journal of Adolescent Health
• Journal of the American Medical Directors Association
• Journal of Nursing Regulation
• Journal of Pediatric Nursing
• Nurse Education Today
• Teaching and Learning in Nursing

Psychology

• Clinical Psychology Review

IBISWorld is taking industry research to new heights with the launch of its Europe Collection. This powerful new addition provides in-depth insights into thousands of industries across more than 30 European countries, including Switzerland, Russia, Norway, and Turkey.

With IBISWorld’s expanded European coverage, you can now easily research, rank, and compare industries at both the national and continental levels. Whether you're a student exploring multinational opportunities or analyzing how to expand into new markets, IBISWorld's Europe Collection equips you with the comprehensive data and analysis you need to make informed decisions.

The Europe Collection introduces a wealth of new features and data points to help you navigate the complexities of the European market:

• Leaders & Laggards Table: Quickly identify the fastest and slowest-growing industries across relevant countries, empowering you to pursue opportunities in top-ranking regions.
• Country Fact Sheets: Access hundreds of additional data points for any country with just a click, enabling granular analysis at the national level.
• Products & Markets Chapter: Gain valuable insights into major markets, lucrative product segments, and key buyer trends driving industry demand.

Don't let borders limit your ambitions. With this new European-focused content update, IBISWorld now provides information on over 40 countries, in addition to the United States, and economic profiles for all 50 states. 

To access IBISWorld, visit library.purdueglobal.edu/IBISWorld

Once you're at IBISWorld's site, you can search by keyword or click Industries at the top, then select the country you're interested in researching under the Subscribed Countries menu.