Science Apps
EBSCOhost
EBSCOhost databases and discovery technologies are the most-used, premium online information resources for tens of thousands of institutions worldwide. This free app ensures that users get the most from searching premium EBSCOhost database content, provided courtesy of your library.
iPhone/iPod
The iOS version of the EBSCOhost App is available as a free download from iTunes at the following link: EBSCOhost App on iTunes
Android Application
Get the App: The Android version of the EBSCOhost app is available as a free download from the Android Market at the folllowing link: EBSCOhost App on Google Play (Android Market)
To authenticate the App
After installing the app on your device, it must be authenticated from the EBSCOhost or EBSCO Discovery Service interface.To authenticate:
- Log into EBSCOhost.
- Click the EBSCOhost iPhone and Android Applications link at the bottom of the page and enter an email address which you can access from your device. An email with an authentication key is sent to you.
- Access the email from your device and click the link found in the email to authenticate the application. You have 24 hours to access the key from your device to authenticate the app. If the key is not used within 24 hours, it expires and you will need a new key.
Emerald Application
Showcasing a clean and easy-to-use design, the app makes searching and browsing for journal content an intuitive and time-saving experience.
If your institution is a current Emerald subscriber, simply download the app for your device. Use the search and browse options to start finding content immediately.
You can also tap the “My Profile” box and login to your free profile. If you don’t yet have a profile, you can quickly sign up on the website and unlock extra functionality in the app.
Available for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. Find it at iTunes App.
Free Dictionary, The
Dictionary – get the full power of TheFreeDictionary.com, the world’s most comprehensive dictionary. English, Spanish, French, and 11 other languages, plus Medical, Legal, and other specialty dictionaries, all from the most trusted sources. Share definitions via Facebook, Twitter, email, and text. Even search words without an Internet connection.
Available for Android. Find it at Google Play.
Mendeley App
Now you can have all of your papers in your pocket! Mendeley is academic software that indexes and organizes all of your PDF documents and research papers into your own personal digital library. It gathers document details from your PDFs allowing you to effortlessly search, organize and cite. It also looks up PubMed, CrossRef, DOIs and other related document details automatically, importing papers quickly and easily from resources such as Google Scholar, ACM, IEEE and many more at the click of a button.
Available for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. Find it at iTunes App.