Several of the databases that UTS Library grants you access to are undergoing upgrades in 2025 to improve the way you search, save and tailor your research results across their platforms.
With improvements to the website interface and search personalisation of many databases, some of the existing personalisation functions you may have set up such as saved searches, favourites and alerts will need to be recreated across the new database interface.
See which databases are changing and actions you may need to take below.
EBSCO interface upgrade
EBSCO databases will undergo several upgrades in early 2025, improving the look and feel of their website interface across the EBSCO databases in the Library collection.
EBSCO has released a Quick start guide and frequently asked questions to get you across the key changes including:
- A new interface go live on Tuesday, 11 February 2025.
- The classic EBSCO interface to be retired in July 2025.
- How to set up your search and journal alerts in the new interface - users must recreate alerts in the new interface as these won’t be carried over.
- Changes to searching and accessing EBSCO eBooks.
PsycINFO platform change
From 1 January 2025, PsycInfo will be available through Ovid and will no longer be available on the EBSCO platform.
Things to note:
- Saved search strategies will not transfer automatically to the new platform.
- See search tips and guidance to conducting a search in the new platform.
Inspec and Inspec Analytics available through Engineering Village
From 1 January 2025, Inspec and Inspec Analytics will be available through Engineering Village instead of Ovid, bringing improved search functionality and interface upgrades.
Changes to British Pharmacopoeia Access
From 3 February 2025, the way you access British Pharmacopoeia will change.
Things to note:
- Users with @uts.edu.au or @student.uts.edu.au email addresses will need to register for access.
- Once your organisation's account is updated, you will need to self-register or accept an email invitation.
- More details about access changes are available on the British Pharmacopoeia website.
Taylor & Francis eBook Reader Changes
From 16 February 2025 the Taylor & Francis eBook Reader is changing.
Things to note:
- Users who have set up personalisation features (such as bookmarks, notes, highlights, and bookshelves) must manually copy them over before the transition.
- Taylor & Francis has directly contacted affected users.
- Further details and FAQs are available from Taylor and Francis
Need Help?
Contact the Library for more info about database changes and assistance with making the most of the Library collection for your research.
