EBSCOhost API

The EBSCOhost API is used to integrate EBSCOhost results directly into your website. For example, display search results directly on your library or corporate portal or use the EBSCOhost API to display the results of a search.

The EBSCOhost API does not support EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS). For more information about the EDS API, click here.

Getting Started

In order to use the EBSCOhost API, you must have an EIT profile. If you do not have an EIT profile, or are not sure if you have one, contact your account manager for details or contact EBSCO Support.

Most of our databases support the EBSCOhost API. To check if the database(s) you want to use are compatible with the EBSCOhost API, click here.

It is recommended that you have some knowledge of API integration, XML, and HTML/CSS to use the EBSCOhost API. If you prefer to use integration options that do not require a programming background, you can use RSS Feeds, Persistent Links, and the Search Box Builder.