What is the Discovery Tool?

• The Discovery Tool is like an all-in-one database. It searches the NEOLINK and OhioLINK catalogs, resesarch databases, ejournals, and multimedia resources.

Why should I use the Discovery Tool?

• When you're starting the initial steps of the research process and are exploring resources.
• When you don't need a subject-specific database (like a nursing database).
• If you have a citation, DOI, or title of a specific work you want to find, use the Discovery Tool for quick retrieval.

How do I use the Discovery Tool?

• Getting started:
  • The Discovery tool is located on the library’s homepage and in the A-Z database list. Our Discovery Tool is the top middle box
  • You can enter search terms directly into the search bar, or you can click on "Advanced Search" to see all search functions.
  • Note: You may be asked to authenticate (or log in) to this resource.
• After you run a search:
  • You can scroll through the list of search results located in the middle of the page.
  • You have the option to limit your search using the limiters on the left-hand side of the page. Limiters include things like the publication date, the language, the type of source, the publisher, and more.

Video Demonstration

These videos show examples of searching the library's old EBSCO EDS platform and the new PRIMO platform (demonstrated by Columbus State)

Video courtesy EBSCO Industries: https://connect.ebsco.com/s/article/EBSCO-Discovery-Service-Tutorial?language=en_US