Balancing customization and functionality: Challenges with the new EBSCO user interface

This review article reflects University of San Diego (USD) Copley Library’s experience with EBSCO user interface changes from June 2025 to November 2025. Despite expanded customization options, Copley's librarians faced challenges with the updated interface, including with platform administration and in instruction.

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Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship
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2026-08-27
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https://doi.org/10.1080/1941126x.2026.2721964
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Library Collection Development and Digital Resources
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Balancing customization and functionality: Challenges with the new EBSCO user interface

Amy Pham
Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship
Library Collection Development and Digital Resources
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Balancing customization and functionality: Challenges with the new EBSCO user interface

Amy Pham
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Abstract

This review article reflects University of San Diego (USD) Copley Library’s experience with EBSCO user interface changes from June 2025 to November 2025. Despite expanded customization options, Copley's librarians faced challenges with the updated interface, including with platform administration and in instruction.

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Library Collection Development and Digital Resources
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