What is the difference between Norse Discovery (EBSCO Discovery Service) and EBSCOhost?

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Norse Discovery

Norse Discovery (EBSCO Discovery Service) is Steely Library's research tool that searches most of the library's individual databases and the library catalog using a single search. Use it to find articles, books, videos, and more. It can be accessed from Steely Library's homepage and is a great starting point for library research.

Norse Discovery Tab on library homepage

Note that some databases are excluded from the Norse Discovery, and sometimes searching databases directly can provide more relevant results. You can find specific databases in our A-Z Database List, where you can browse by subject, type, vendor, and title.

EBSCOhost

EBSCOhost or EBSCOhost Research Databases includes all EBSCO databases to which the library subscribes. These databases may be searched individually, or you can select multiple databases to search together based on your research interests. Unlike Norse Discovery, you will only be searching EBSCO resources.

Not sure where to start? Check out our FAQ: How do I choose a database for my topic?

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  • Last Updated Jul 23, 2025
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