On 23 June 2025, the new EBSCOhost User Interface (UI) will be launched. On and from that day, all EBSCO databases subscribed to by DCU will feature the new user interface. We are providing the following information to allow time for the DCU community to proactively prepare for and learn about the changes.
Designed with the user in mind, the new EBSCOhost interface, with it's "new look" and feel, will allow users to access information in a more streamlined manner. To familiarise yourself with the changes, please refer to the Where to find more information section of this guide. The accompanying suite of video tutorials in this section will assist you in adapting to the updated platform.
One of the key features of the new interface is the personalised dashboard, this replaces Folders and Custom folders found in the classic EBSCOhost. The new dashboard will contain Projects, Saved Items, Searches and items you have viewed. To familiarise yourself with the new dashboard, please refer to New User Dashboard on the Impacted features: What to do next? section of this page.
Important to note: Some saved items in MyEBSCO Folders will not transfer to the new EBSCO and will no longer be accessible as of June 23. Before the June 23 migration, action is needed by you to save items (where applicable) to your My Folder or to your personal device. We have listed the impacted features below:
My Folder: (Action needed)
The following records saved in My Folders will migrate automatically, so there is no action needed:
The below records saved in My Folders will not migrate automatically, so action is needed. Before June 23, take a note of them and re-create them manually in the new interface:
Note: Following migration Saved Searches will be located under the Searches tab in the Saved section of the new dashboard.
Users simply log into their account under the new dashboard using their Classic MyEbsco Account credentials to access their content.
Custom folders or Shared folders: (Action needed)
Custom folders or Shared folders will not migrate automatically to the new interface. In advance of switching, Custom folders or Shared folders should be moved to My Folder Move Saved Searches from Custom Folder or they may be printed, emailed or exported to your own device Save and Export Items from your Custom Folders. (Please note, these videos make reference to January, whereas we opted for the later June migration).
Journal Alerts: (Action needed)
To ensure your journal alerts are running after migration they will need to be re-created in the new interface. In advance of switching, take note of the journals you have created alerts for, (screenshot or copy and paste into a document), and following migration re-create them in the new user interface.
Search Alerts: (Action needed)
To ensure your search alerts are running after migration they will need to be re-created in the new interface.In advance of switching, take note of the terms you have used you in the searches you have created searches alerts for, (screenshot or copy and paste into a document), and following migration re-create them in the new user interface.
My Dashboard: The new User Dashboard will replace Folders and Custom Folders in the new user interface. Learn more about using the Dashboard in this EBSCO Connect guide.
My Folder: The following records saved in My Folders will migrate automatically: Articles, Images, Videos, eBooks and Saved Searches. Saved Searches will be located under the Searches tab in the Saved section of the new dashboard. Users simply log into their account under the new dashboard using their Classic MyEbsco Account credentials to access their content.
The following records saved in My Folders will not migrate automatically: Companies, Webpages, Persistent Link to Searches, Notes, Pages, and Other content sources. Prior to migration, users are advised to take a note of them and re-create them manually in the new interface.
Custom Folders or Shared Folders: These will not be migrated to the new user interface. In advance of switching, Custom folders or Shared Folders should be moved to My Folder Move Saved Searches from Custom Folders or they may be printed, emailed or exported to your own device Save and Export Items from your Custom Folders. Further information on Downloading MyEbsco Custom folders is available here If you have created Custom Folders or have Saved Searches, please follow these instructions to access them in the new interface.
Other changes include: Alerts (search & publication) will not be synced. Users need to take a note of the journals or search terms used and recreate these in the new user interface.
EBSCOhost has provided several resources about the new interface, including a Quick Start Guide and a variety of how-to videos split into key topics:
Searching
Dashboard
Saved items & Projects
Exporting results
Search alerts
We understand that changes to an important platform such as EBSCO can cause disruption for users, especially those who enjoy a familiar way of working with these databases. Library staff are here to ensure the transition is as seamless as possible, and to provide support for users who have questions on how to use the updated interface.
While we expect changes to be intuitive, the Library Chat service is available for any support or questions you may have during the transition.
A full list of EBSCOhost databases that will be affected by this interface update: