Library members can now access selected databases 24/7 at their fingertips by using a new iPhone application. The app searches all of the EBSCO databases in one go. Members can access Australian and international journal and newspaper articles for basic, intermediate and advanced levels of research. It is particularly useful for secondary and tertiary students or for avid readers of specific topics e.g. health, current affairs, literature, science, history and environment. This app is free to download to iPhones and only needs to be set up once using the instructions below. Setup only takes a few minutes and you’ll be searching in no time!
3. Let’s use ANZRC (Australia/New Zealand Reference Centre) found under the topic heading of ‘Newspapers & Journal Articles’. Click the access button.
4. Enter your library barcode number.
5. Scroll to the bottom of the database page and click
1. Open the App Store, then search “ebsco” and download the application.
2. Open Safari and go to www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au and click on ‘Library’, then ‘e-Resources’ (TIP: Bookmark this page for future use!)3. Let’s use ANZRC (Australia/New Zealand Reference Centre) found under the topic heading of ‘Newspapers & Journal Articles’. Click the access button.
4. Enter your library barcode number.
5. Scroll to the bottom of the database page and click
6. Enter an email address that you can access on your iPhone, then check your email and click the activation link provided.
Now you can open your EBSCOhost app and get searching!
For assistance call the friendly staff at the Information and Research Centre on 02 4974 5340.
