EBSCO RSS Feeds



RSS Feeds and Persistent LinksRSS Feeds and persistent links are helpful to searchers, improving their results and lessons. Both EBSCO and ProQuest provide RSS Feeds for the databases they represent; directions are below. The online help in each database will provide any further assistance you may require in setting up alerts.EBSCO RSS FeedsThe following EBSCOhost databases in the VRC [ABC CLIO -- American Government , ABC CLIO American History, ABC CLIO --Issues: Understanding Controversy , ABC-CLIO World History/Ancient & Medieval Eras, ABC CLIO World History/Modern Era, Art ABC CLIO -- World Religions, Museum Image Gallery, Biography Reference Bank Select, Biography Reference Center, English Language Learner Reference Center, Novelist K-8 , Novelist for Middle School, Novelist for High School, Primary Search] support RSS ("Really Simple Syndication") Feeds for search alerts and journal alerts. An RSS feed will allow a user to see the latest in results for any search. The RSS feed is in XML format, and can be displayed using various methods, such as in an RSS reader, or using an XSL stylesheet in a browser. RSS feeds can be setup for basic searches, advanced searches, and publications. How To: RSS Feeds for PublicationsSetting up an RSS feed with publications is useful, for example, if you want to track a specific magazine or journal. Every time a new article from that publication is added, it will appear on the RSS feed. Step 1 Perform a search on any interface, with the keywords and limiters you'd like to use. Step 2 On the top of the search screen, select "Publications", and choose the database from which you'd like to use publications from. Step 3 Find the publication you'd like to use from the list, and select the RSS Feed button. Step 4 In the "Create Alert" box, select the options you'd like to use for the alert, copy the "RSS Feed" link, and press "Save Alert". How To: RSS Feeds for EBSCO SearchesWhen setting up an RSS feed with searches, you can use any search terms and limiters that you like, and the RSS feed will return the latest results for that search. Step 1 Perform a search on any interface, with the keywords and limiters you'd like to use. Step 2 On the top-right of the search results area, click on the "Alert / Save / Share" button to bring up the menu. Step 3 On the "Alert / Save / Share" menu, click on the "RSS Feed" button to bring up the "Create an Alert" popup. Step 4 In the "Create Alert" box, select the options you'd like to use for the alert, copy the "RSS Feed" link, and press "Save Alert". Persistent Links in EBSCO databasesPersistent Links allow users to retrieve specific articles, journals, publications and searches by clicking on a link embedded in a web site. They are dedicated URLs that do not change. You can use them within your teaching materials, corporate portals (e.g. SharePoint), Learning Management Systems (LMS), online marketing literature, email or any other web-based file or application. Use the examples below to create your own persistent links. How To: Link to a SearchA persistent link can be retrieved for any set of search results that you'd like to link to. To retrieve the permanent link to the search results you want, follow these steps: Step 1 Perform a search on any interface, with the keywords and limiters you'd like to use. Step 2 On the top bar of the search results area, click on the "Alert / Save / Share" button to bring up the menu. Step 3 The link to the search result is in the text box labeled "Persistent Link to Search". How To: Link to an EBSCO Article using persistent linkA persistent link can be retrieved for any record in the EBSCOhost database, using most interfaces. Step 1 Perform a search on any interface, with the keywords and limiters you'd like to use. Step 2 On the top of the search results area, mouse over the "Citation" icon to bring up the "Brief Citation" popup box. Step 3 Click on the "Detailed Record" button on the bottom of the citation box. Step 4 On the right side of the screen under the "Tools" menu, click on "Permalink". A small popup box will appear with the direct persistent link to the article. How To: Link to an EBSCO PublicationA persistent link can be retrieved for any publication in any database. You can link to a publications page, where you can browse for individual articles. To link directly to a publication, follow these steps: Step 1 On the top of the screen, click the "Publications" button to go to the list of publications for the database. Step 2 Find the publication which you'd like to link to, and click on it to go to the publication record. Step 3 The direct link to the publication will be in the "Alert/Save/Share" menu under "Use Permalink." RSS Feeds in ProQuest databasesAn RSS feed is a Web-based method for letting you know when new documents you’re interested in are available in ProQuest. An icon labeled Create RSS feed is available as a link:Below the search box on any?any search results list.With any search in your?recent searches list, or with any search saved?to My Research.At the top of the page that provides details about a publication title you find through a Publication Search.An RSS feed for your current search, or for a publication title, serves the same purpose as an alert, letting you know when new matching documents, or a new issue are available in ProQuest. However, an RSS feed gives you more flexibility of access. Instead of only being delivered by email, you can integrate your RSS feed into an RSS reader or into a Web page. When you create an RSS feed, ProQuest provides you with a link that you can add to an RSS reader or integrate into your own Web page or a Web page at your institution. Clicking the link at any time will display the most current matching search results, or the most current issue’s contents.If your administrator has chosen to disable anonymous RSS feeds for your institution’s accounts, when you click the Create RSS feed link you will be prompted to set up a My Research account if you do not have one, or log in to My Research if you do.Important to know — Content from the ebrary e-books database will not be included in alert emails or RSS delivery at this time.Create or modify an RSS feed in ProQuest databasesThe Set up your RSS feed and Modify your RSS feed popups are very similar.Step 1—Review search detailsName this feed: The name can include alphabetic and numeric characters, as well as spaces and special characters.Searched for: Reflects the search you performed. Your RSS feed will be based on that search. If you want to change the search (and therefore, the feed), run a new search and set up a corresponding new RSS feed. While modifying an alert, click Edit search query to modify the underlying search.Limited by: Shows any limits you imposed when you ran your search.Databases: Reflects the databases selected when you ran your search. If your search ran against multiple databases, click the View list/Hide list link toggle to show or hide the database list. If you want the search to run against different databases, run a new search, select different databases, and set up a corresponding new RSS feed.Step 2—Define your RSS feed preferencesInclude search details: Specify whether or not you want your RSS feed to include: Searched for, Limited by and Databases fields as described above.Include: Select from: Newly published results only — As content becomes available in ProQuest, your RSS feed will include new articles and other content from currently published sources.Newly added documents, including historical items (the default)?— As content becomes available in ProQuest, your RSS feed will include articles and other content from currently published sources, as well as from historical sources that are no longer publishing.Managing your RSS feeds in My Research [ProQuest databases]You can view and manage your RSS feeds when you are signed into your My Research account. If you don’t have an account, check out the benefits.Click the RSS feeds tab at the top of your My Research page to display a list of all RSS feeds that you’ve created. By default, your RSS feeds are listed in the order you created them, with the newest RSS feed listed first.You can:Click an RSS feed link to view the corresponding latest search results?or issue contents list.Delete RSS feedsModify an RSS feed — Change any of the settings you specified for a feed when you created it, including editing the underlying search.View results/View latest?issue — Use these links to retrieve?either a current search results list, or the current issue’s contents list. ................
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