LibGuides: Database Transitions: From EBSCO to ProQuest : Library Tutorial Updates

Online Library Access

If you're looking for a replacement for your Ebsco content, search for alternatives using this library guide. All of our resources can be accessed through the library website by viewing the Articles and Databases page, the electronic journals list, the library catalog, or quick search systems.

You can also replace your Canvas modules or YouTube videos to ensure you're linking to updated content. Please reach out to us in the library at library.help@usu.edu if you need help!

Additional Tips:

Lean Library
Download the library extension that alerts you when content is available through USU Libraries, making it easy to connect to full-text resources no matter where you start searching.
Looking for a journal?
Search our electronic journals list to find a specific journal, newspaper, or magazine.
Looking for an e-book?
Browse our e-book collections to search for audio and e-books to either link in your canvas course or share with your students.
Accessing Materials Statewide
Use the library catalog or quick search to search for physical materials across all USU campus libraries. All USU students, faculty, and staff can access materials in the USU Libraries system, regardless of location. If you live outside Cache County, materials can be delivered to your home at no cost.

USU Libraries Canvas Modules

Canvas Modules
You'll need to re-import library Canvas modules into your course with our updated screenshots and links showcasing ProQuest Central. The library has created a wide variety of Canvas modules to support your research instruction. If you've never used our modules before, they include step-by-step instructions on citing best practices, research concepts, how to avoid plagiarism, and so much more!

Importing Modules Into Your Canvas Course

Click the Canvas import file for the tutorial you want to use and save the file onto your computer.
Within your Canvas course, click "Settings" in the left-hand menu.
On the right side of the resulting "Course Details" page, click the "Import Content into this Course" button.
Within the "Content Type" drop-down, choose "Canvas Course Export Package."
Click the "Choose File" button and select the downloaded Canvas export file on your computer. Click "Open."
Next to Content, choose the "Select specific content" option.
Click "Import."
Next, click the “Select Content” button that will appear on the “Current Jobs” section of the Import Content Page.
Select Modules, Assignments, Discussion Topics, Pages, and Files that you want, and everything associated with the module(s) will be imported. It will take a few minutes to upload.
When the import process is finished, you will see a Completed button. At this point, you can go into your course modules and place the tutorial modules at the desired location(s) in your course.

Need help? Contact library.help@usu.edu.

Instructional YouTube Videos

Instructional Videos
Instructional videos are highly effective educational tools that can be used for a wide variety of research concepts and demos. Videos are a great way to engage students and can be easily embedded into your Canvas course. Subscribe to the USU Libraries YouTube Channel for updates.

Research Guides

Research Guides
USU Libraries' research guides are great tools that allow for easy navigation and instruction on specific subjects, library services, and research concepts. They can be easily embedded in Canvas using the Research Help tab.