EBSCO Information Services

EBSCO Information Services is a leading provider of research databases, e-journals, magazine subscriptions, e-books and discovery services to libraries of all kinds. For more than 70 years, EBSCO has partnered with libraries to improve research with quality content and technology.

History

EBSCO Information Services was established in 1944 by Elton B. Stephens as a magazine subscription service. Over the years, the company expanded its services to include journal databases, e-books, and other digital content. Today, EBSCO serves the information needs of researchers at every level, providing access to a range of databases and resources.

Services

EBSCO offers a variety of services to libraries and other institutions, including:

• EBSCOhost: This is the company's primary online delivery platform. It provides a customizable interface for searching across a wide range of databases and e-resources.

• EBSCO Discovery Service: This is a comprehensive search solution that allows users to discover a library's entire collection on a single, powerful search platform.

• EBSCO eBooks: This service provides access to a large selection of e-books in a wide range of subject areas.

• EBSCO LearningExpress: This is an interactive online learning platform that provides skill-building resources for classroom and homework success.

Partnerships

EBSCO has partnerships with a number of organizations and institutions to enhance its services. These include partnerships with library associations, publishers, and other information providers.

Criticism

Like many other information service providers, EBSCO has faced criticism for its pricing practices and for the quality of some of its databases. However, the company has also been praised for its commitment to improving access to information and for its support of libraries.

See also

• List of academic databases and search engines
• Digital library
• Electronic publishing