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EBSCO Information Services unveils new full-text database for child and adolescent studies. EBSCO Information Services announced the release of Child & Adolescent Studies Source, a comprehensive full-text database covering the latest research in child and adolescent growth and development. The resource supports interdisciplinary instruction and collaborative research for faculty, graduate students and professionals, bringing together authoritative content to help users explore complex issues and inform teaching and program development. [Full Announcement].

EBSCO Information Services expands CINAHL Ultimate with new instructional videos for nursing education. EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) continues its commitment to providing the largest and most comprehensive collection of nursing and allied health content by expanding the instructional videos available in CINAHL Ultimate. With the addition of 186 instructional videos, the database now features more than 300 videos designed to help nursing students and nurses develop practical skills and deepen their understanding of procedures and best practices in care. [Full Announcement].

EBSCO Information Services and GetFTR partner to streamline access to full text. EBSCO Information Services and GetFTR announce a new partnership that connects open web discovery with access to full text on EBSCOhost, simplifying the journey from open web discovery to trusted library access. Through the partnership, researchers at more than 70,000 institutions worldwide gain clearer visibility into full-text availability through their library, with more direct paths to content on EBSCOhost. When researchers discover supported content on the open web and in other discovery environments, GetFTR indicators show when full text is available and direct them to the article on EBSCOhost. [Full Announcement].

EBSCO Information Services appoints Allen Powell as Chief Executive Officer. EBSCO Information Services announced the appointment of Allen Powell as Chief Executive Officer. Powell brings extensive experience across the organization and a strong understanding of the company's customers, products and long-term strategy. Powell has served EBSCO in senior leadership roles for more than three decades. Most recently, he served as Interim Chief Executive Officer, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. In prior roles, he oversaw operational and financial functions for EBSCO's global office network and led the Serials and GOBI Library Solutions areas of the business. [Full Announcement].

EBSCO Information Services announces Launch of AgeLine with Full Text. EBSCO Information Services introduces AgeLine with Full Text, a comprehensive research resource focused on adults 50 and over that explores the social, psychological, economic and health aspects of aging. Designed for researchers, students and educators, the database supports scholarly research and teaching across multiple disciplines with full-text coverage of key literature in social gerontology. [Full Announcement].

EBSCO Information Services releases Art Source Ultimate to advance scholarly research in art and architecture. Art and architecture students and scholars across the globe will gain valuable new support with the launch of Art Source Ultimate from EBSCO Information Services. Art Source Ultimate is a comprehensive full-text database designed to support rigorous research and education in art and architecture. The resource is the largest full-text research database of its kind, offering researchers unparalleled depth, breadth and international scope. [Full Announcement].

EBSCO Information Services to release The New Yorker Magazine Archive. EBSCO Information Services and The New Yorker announce an agreement to develop The New Yorker Magazine Archive, a digital collection providing full access to nearly a century of award-winning journalism, commentary, fiction, poetry, criticism and iconic cover art from one of the most influential magazines in American publishing. The archive joins EBSCO's expanding portfolio of digital archival collections designed to support research and learning for libraries worldwide. [Full Announcement].

EBSCOed Expands LER.me into a free, open-access LER talent marketplace. BSCOed, a division of EBSCO Information Services, announced the expansion of LER.me into a free, open-access Learning and Employment Record talent marketplace. LER.me supports states, workforce agencies, educational institutions, employers, and individuals looking to benefit from education-to-workforce alignment strategies, policies and funding. LER.me is built on open standards such as open badges and comprehensive learner records, and aligned with the Department of Education's definition of full-scale talent marketplaces. The platform integrates industry-aligned data definitions and sources such as onetonline.org, bls.gov, academic catalogs, programs of study, and durable skills frameworks. Grounded in a philosophy of shared infrastructure, LER.me is designed to scale through contribution and partnership, providing every stakeholder in the workforce ecosystem with a foundational platform that is scalable, sustainable, and repeatable. [Full Announcement].

Lamar University's Mary and John Gray Library selects EBSCO FOLIO to streamline operations. The Mary and John Gray Library at Lamar University has selected EBSCO FOLIO to support the evolving needs of its library operations and campus community. Based in Beaumont, Texas, Lamar University joins an expanding global network of institutions leveraging EBSCO-hosted FOLIO to simplify operations and foster innovation through open collaboration. [Full Announcement].

EBSCO Information Services and Avery Index launch full-text Architecture Research Resource. EBSCO Information Service and The Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals have released Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals with Full Text, a robust resource for architecture and design researchers and students. Produced in collaboration with the Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library at Columbia University, the new full-text database offers comprehensive access to journals in architecture and allied disciplines. [Full Announcement].

EBSCO Information Services launches Global Indigenous Studies database. Researchers and scholars can now access essential content on Indigenous heritage, experiences, and sociopolitical contexts worldwide with the release of Indigenous Studies Source from EBSCO Information Service. This full-text resource offers curated content focused on the largest Indigenous populations across the globe. The extensive collection in Indigenous Studies Source contains 138 full-text journals and magazines. It also features seminal books, tribal newspapers and reports covering the fifty largest Indigenous groups across North America, Asia, South America, Africa, Europe, and Oceania. [Full Announcement].

EBSCO Information Services partners with Rawlinsons to expand academic access to Australian construction cost data. SCO Information Services (EBSCO) is partnering with Rawlinsons, one of Australia's most established construction cost consultancies, to make the Australian Construction Handbook and Construction Cost Guide available to universities and educational institutions through EBSCO's academic research platforms. This collaboration expands access to authoritative, real-world Australian construction cost data, supporting teaching, learning, and research across construction, engineering, architecture, and built environment disciplines. [Full Announcement].

Onboarding to a New Book Acquisition Platform: A Real-World Look at Mosaic with East Central University. EBSCO Information Services has launched a new blog series, that examines key stages of the book acquisition process and share how libraries are using Mosaic by GOBI Library Solutions in their day-to-day workflows. This post focuses on onboarding and how libraries can begin ordering e-books quickly and with minimal training or setup. [Full Announcement].

EBSCO Clinical Decisions launches Dyna AI Mode. EBSCO Clinical Decisions announced the launch of Dyna AI Mode, a purpose-built AI interface within DynaMed, DynaMedex, and Dynamic Health. With growing demands for speed, clarity, control, and confidence, Dyna AI Mode delivers fast, intuitive answers from the same expert-vetted, evidence-based content clinicians trust today —while giving them full visibility into the questions asked, the reasoning applied, and direct access to the underlying evidence. [Full Announcement].

DynaMedex recognized as 2026 Best in KLAS for Clinical Decision Support. DynaMedex, an integrated clinical decision support solution from EBSCO Information Services and Micromedex by Merative, was recognized in the KLAS 2026 Software and Services Report as the top performing solution for clinical decision support: point-of-care disease reference. [Full Announcement].

DynaMed advances clinical decision making with same-day access to the New England Journal of Medicine. EBSCO Clinical Decisions announced DynaMed, a leading clinical decision support solution from EBSCO Information Services, now publishes summaries of select articles from the New England Journal of Medicine in real time, directly within the platform. DynaMed is the only clinical decision support solution with licensed rights to same-day access to NEJM articles. Clinicians are under immense pressure to keep up with the pace of new medical knowledge and deliver the fastest possible care based on the highest quality evidence. With mere moments to seek answers, clinicians require immediate access to the latest research. Same-day availability to new evidence, paired with concise, actionable clinical guidance with clearly cited, expert-curated analysis, ensures clinicians can integrate the latest, peer-reviewed evidence into patient care decisions without delay. [Full Announcement].

EBSCO Information Services unveils Music Index Archive, completing its trio of music research resources. Libraries can now provide researchers with access to a distinctive musical archive spanning more than twenty years and encompassing everything from classical traditions to contemporary popular music. Available through EBSCO Information Services, Music Index Archive offers indexing for 480 journals and magazines, originally published by Harmonie Park Press and featuring international content from dozens of countries. The Music Index Archive includes works from notable university presses and music societies & associations. It covers publications from 1949 to 1971, many of which are not available in other music databases. [Full Announcement].

EBSCO Information Services unveils Music Index Archive, completing its trio of music research resources. Libraries can now provide researchers with access to a distinctive musical archive spanning more than twenty years and encompassing everything from classical traditions to contemporary popular music. Available through EBSCO Information Services, Music Index Archive offers indexing for 480 journals and magazines, originally published by Harmonie Park Press and featuring international content from dozens of countries. [Full Announcement].

EBSCO Information Services Library Staff Development Award is accepting nominations. Nominations are now open for the EBSCO Information Services Library Staff Development Award. The award is given to a library organization that demonstrates the greatest merit for a program of staff development designed to further the goals and objectives of the organization. This award is sponsored by EBSCO. The winner receives a $3,500 and a framed citation of achievement that is given at the ALA Awards Ceremony at the 2026 ALA's Annual Conference, in Chicago, IL. [Full Announcement].

Submissions now open for the 2026 John Cotton Dana Awards. The American Library Association Core Division is now accepting submissions for the 2026 John Cotton Dana Award, one of the most prestigious honors in library public relations. For eight decades, this award has recognized outstanding achievements in library marketing and communications. The $10,000 awards will be provided by the H.W. Wilson Foundation, honoring the best library marketing efforts nationwide. Applications for the JCD Award should be submitted electronically and received by March 13, 2026. [Full Announcement].