Adding EBSCO articles in Canvas

Why add articles from Academic Search Complete or other EBSCO databases?

Using content from databases as class readings may be one way of reaching Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC).
When you embed EBSCO articles in Canvas, students are able to access them without having to login to the database separately because they have already been authenticated in Canvas.

There are two ways to add articles:

1. Via the article's permalink

This method requires you to login to an EBSCO database (such as Academic Search Complete) from the library's Databases (Find Articles) page. If you are off-campus, you will need to login with your SSO when accessing an article. Once you find the articles of interest, copy the permalink and paste it in Canvas.

Pros: As an instructor, you are able to gather the articles you need all with one search. Then, copy and paste the permalinks in Canvas.
Cons: As an instructor, it's a bit more setup in Canvas, but pretty painless.
Video: How to find the EBSCO permalink and copy into Canvas

2. Use the "External Tool" choice within Canvas

Add "Library Resources" using the "External Tool" to your module. Choose "Library Resources". An EBSCO search box will appear. Search and save an article as a Page in Canvas.

Pros: Everything is done within Canvas: your search, evaluation of articles, and embedding of the article as a Canvas Page. Students will be able to access the articles without leaving Canvas.
Cons: As an instructor, you must repeat your search if you want to list more than one article at a time.
Video: Embedding EBSCO articles from within Canvas
4 minute instructional video from EBSCO.

Questions? Contact Maryanne Mills.