To create alerts in EBSCO,
- Run your search. Make sure that you have fine tuned your search to where the majority of records returned are useful to your research.
- You will have to sign into your account. (You can create one if you have not done so previously.) Click on Sign In.
- If you already have an account, enter your User Name and Password. Else, click on Create a new Account.
- There is a Personal Data Retention and Usage form that you will have to review and accept
- At the top of the page, by the Advanced Search boxes, click the green "Create Alert" button.
- Fill out the alert form. You can choose to set up to have the alert sent daily, weekly, or monthly. The alert can be sent for a time period of two weeks, or for as long as one year. Enter an email address. Enter a subject line that will help you remember setting up the alert.
- Click Save Alert.
