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How to search: EbscoHost Databases

This guide will show you how to search in the different Unisa Library resources to find relevant information for your research needs

Request a Literature Search

Struggling to find academic material for your assignment, research proposal, or thesis?

The Library can help with a literature search—a systematic and comprehensive search for published academic resources on your topic.

How to request a literature search:
Complete our online form or use the Unisa Student App (available on the Android Play Store and iStore). In the app, go to Library and select Literature Search Form.

EbscoHost Database

The EbscoHost database collection is a multidisciplinary database with academic, peer-reviewed articles, company profiles, images and e-books.

EbscoHost Tutorials

EBSCO provides tutorials to learn more about how to use the database features.

All training is available from the EBSCO Academy, which includes on-demand personalized elearning paths, live instructor-led training sessions, recordings of instructor-led sessions and more.

Searching in EbscoHost

Advanced Searching on EBSCOhost