Summary
Check out the latest features, tools, promotional materials, and training on BadgerLink's EBSCO resources.
EBSCO resources available through the BadgerLink collection span a wide range of subjects and topical areas, and contain trustworthy publications like journals, magazines, and national newspapers.
In addition to the content, you will find features and tools of EBSCO resources to help make your research more efficient, as well as promotional materials to support teaching and learning at your library.
Latest Features and Tools
Natural Language Search (NLS) mode is a search feature that allows users to query using everyday language. Instead of relying on complex keywords or Boolean operators, NLS enables users to form searches in a more conversational manner.
When a user initiates a search using NLS mode, the query is sent to a Large Language Model (LLM). The LLM assesses both the intent and context of the query, combining enhanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities with EBSCO's existing search algorithm. Please note that EBSCO’s NLS mode does not collect user or query data for training purposes.
Ask Explora is a new search box component that allows users to run a search of Explora content (i.e. Explora for Everyone, Explora for Elementary Schools, Explora for Middle & High Schools) by asking a question. This search box leverages EBSCO’s NLS mode, which is also accessible by selecting the Natural language search toggle button below the search field or by choosing Natural language search under Advanced Search > Search options > Search modes.
Another feature that incorporates AI is AI Insights, offering concise summaries on articles found in EBSCO resources, presenting 2-5 key points for each document. This consistent format, applied across multiple databases and deep backfiles of licensed content, introduces a new level of uniformity, making for easier and faster reading. AI Insights reduces the time users spend searching for relevant full-text articles supporting their research. This feature is accessible across many of EBSCO's full-text databases.
Often these features and AI-enhanced tools in EBSCO resources are turned off by default for our BadgerLink resource users. If you would like to make them available to your library users and students, find steps to do so and more information in EBSCO's Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Quick Start Guide and contact us for assistance.
EBSCO Connect
Looking for more materials to support teaching and learning with EBSCO resources in your classroom or public library? EBSCO Connect offers scavenger hunts, tutorials, lesson plans, Google Classroom Quick Start Guide for Educators, and more. Please note some materials on EBSCO Connect may refer to EBSCO resources that are not included in the BadgerLink subscription for statewide access.
Training on EBSCO Resources
See the BadgerLink Training page for always-available videos and info sheets on many EBSCO resources.
More questions on BadgerLink's EBSCO resources? Ask us!
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