What you'll learn:
- EBSCO Connect brings all your K–12 support tools into one place, making it easier to help students and teachers succeed with EBSCO resources.
- Classroom-ready materials save time and support curriculum goals, from lesson plans and scavenger hunts to student research and writing guides.
- Free training and promotional resources help maximize usage, so librarians can confidently promote EBSCO databases across their school or district.
Rolling out K–12 library resources can feel overwhelming — whether you’re introducing EBSCO for the first time or refreshing awareness with students and teachers who already have access. Supporting multiple grade levels, subject areas and learning styles only adds to the challenge.
That’s where EBSCO Connect comes in. It’s your central hub for free, classroom-ready resources designed to help school librarians and educators get the most out of their EBSCO resources. From instructional tools to training and promotion support, everything is built to save time and support teaching and learning in K–12 environments.
Here are the Top 10 K–12 support resources available on EBSCO Connect:
- Lesson Plans
Integrating information literacy and research skills into the curriculum is a key component of Common Core, TEKS and other state and provincial standards. EBSCO’s K–12 lesson plans help educators incorporate EBSCO resources across subject areas, making research instruction more manageable and consistent.
- Scavenger Hunts
Help students and teachers explore EBSCO resources through guided activities that introduce key features, research topics and search strategies. Scavenger hunts are available for Explora, NoveList and EBSCO’s school reference centers.
- Tutorials
Short, easy-to-follow video tutorials walk users through EBSCO databases and platforms, including Explora, EBSCO eBooks, Flipster, reference databases and EBSCOlearning platforms. These are ideal for quick instruction or independent learning.
- Research and Writing Tips for Students
These student-friendly handouts support the entire research process, from selecting a topic to organizing information and writing effectively for papers, projects and presentations.
- Google Classroom Quick Start Guide for Educators
Many teachers rely on Google Classroom to manage assignments and share content. This guide shows how to seamlessly share EBSCO content through Google Classroom using compatible interfaces such as Explora, EBSCOhost and EBSCO Discovery Service. You can also explore our tutorial on Using Google Classroom and Google Drive in Explora.
- Student Guide to Lexiles
This guide helps students understand what Lexiles are, why they matter and how to use them to find reading materials that align with their reading level and interests.
- EDS Quick Start Guide for Students
Students can learn how to perform basic and advanced searches using EBSCO Discovery Service, a powerful single-search tool that allows them to explore all their school library’s information resources at once.
- LTI Integration Guides
These guides help librarians and educators embed EBSCO content from Explora, EBSCOhost and EBSCO Discovery Service directly into LMS course modules. By integrating trusted library resources into learning management systems such as Canvas and Schoology, schools can simplify access for students and support classroom instruction.
- Sample Promotional Text for Websites, Emails and Newsletters
Need help spreading the word about your EBSCO resources? These ready-made messaging samples help you communicate value to students, teachers, administrators and parents across multiple channels.
- Training Through EBSCO Academy
EBSCO Academy offers flexible professional learning options, including short videos, reference sheets, eLearning courses and live or recorded instructor-led training. Users can search sessions by topic or presenter to find exactly what they need.
