Training: “Using EBSCO Scientific Databases”

On May 8, a training session on the topic “Using EBSCO Scientific Databases” was held at Caucasus International University. The event was organized by the university library.

Please note, Caucasus International University has subscribed to EBSCO EP Packages since 2010; however, starting in 2025, students and administrative staff will have access to EBSCO EP Package Premier, which will significantly enhance the scientific research resources of the university. This upgraded version offers a particularly strong focus on business-related content.

Expanded Access to Resources: Academic Search Premier includes 2,966 active full-text journals, of which 2,669 are peer-reviewed, ensuring the highest academic standards.

Comprehensive support for Business & Economics content: Beginning in 2025, the Business Source Premier subscription will give users access to exclusive, high-value content from institutions such as: American Accounting Association, Academy of Management Journals, Harvard Business Review, MIS Quarterly and INFORMS (Institute for Operations Research & the Management Sciences – journals, including:

• Harvard Business Review
• Academy of Management Journal
• Accounting Review
• Journal of Marketing Research
• Bloomberg Businessweek
• Fortune
• Journal of Management
• MIS Quarterly
• Forbes

A specialized search engine with full functionality specifically designed for business. This interface is designed for the Business Source series and offers users a simple and convenient way to search for company profiles, industry information, country economic data, and market research.

The EBSCO EP Package Premier is tailored to meet the needs of both students and faculty, supporting innovative and effective research.

The training was led by Nana Khuskivadze, Director of Innovative Systems Management, who introduced the new features and explained the advantages of EBSCO in detail. We would like to remind you that access to these databases is available both on campus and remotely. For login information, please contact the university library!

Tamar Kavtaradze, Head of CIU Library welcomed the speaker and the audience before the training.

The training was attended by CIU students, academic staff, and administrative personnel.