How do I create an EBSCOadmin account for new library staff?

Step 1 – Log on to EBSCOadmin

Step 2 – Select EBSCOadminSecurity from the top toolbar

Screenshot of the EBSCOadmin top toolbar showing EBSCOadminSecurity as the first option

Step 3 – Check that the person is not already listed as an administrator for their trust (use the scroll arrows on the left to scroll down the sites)

Step 4 – Click on Add New Administrator

Screenshot of the EBSCOadmin Security page, showing Add New Administrator as the first option

Step 5 – Enter details as required then click Submit:

Type – chose site administrator. When site administrator is chosen, pick the relevant Trust from the drop-down list
Display Name – enter full name
UserID – leave this blank to allow the user to pick their own username
E-mail address – enter their email address

Screenshot of the Add New Administrator page, showing the fields listed above.

Step 6 – The user will receive an email with a link to a form where they can input a username and password. Note that this email link will expire after 24 hours. The text they receive is:

Screenshot of the email (subject: Access to EBSCO Admin program) sent to new administrators from EBSCOadmin@ebsco.com

There are also FAQs on how to delete an EBSCOadmin account and what to do if you have a change of administrator.