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HOW TO: Using Library OneSearch (Ebsco Discovery Service)

Looking for specific sources for a research project, or to reserve or request library materials? Here's how to get started searching and saving your resources in Library OneSearch.

Use the citation feature

Using the Citation Feature in Library OneSearch

Need a Citation? It’s available from the library record!

Enter your terms in the search bar and click "search."

screenshot of Library OneSearch search page, with search button highlighted in red

Once you have located your item, click on the title to view the item's full catalog record. To begin generating a citation, click on the "cite" icon on the right side of the record.

screenshot of Library OneSearch item record, with relevant portions highlighted in red

The citation options will be listed at the top of the record in alphabetical order. Use the scrollbar to locate the citation style you need (in this example, AMA citation style is highlighted), and copy/paste the citation provided.

screenshot of Library OneSearch results page, with citation link highlighted in red

Need more help? Contact the Research Help Desk.