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User guide for SPORT Discus

Saving searches

You can set up a personal account that you can use to save searches, retrieve and reuse them, and print them as needed. 

To save searches:

  • Run a search and view your search results.

  • Click the Search History link, then click the Save Searches/Alerts link. The Saved Search/Alerts Screen appears. If you have not signed in to My EBSCOhost, you will be prompted to do so. 

    Saving a Search

  • Enter a Name and Description for the search. (For example, mysearch1)

  • In the Save Search As field, select one of the following:

  • Saved Search (Permanent)
  • Saved Search (Temporary 24 hours)
  • Alert - If you selected Alert, additional fields are available. For more information, see “Saving a Search as an Alert.”
  • To save the search, click Save; otherwise, click Cancel. You are returned to the Search History/Alerts Screen.

  •  You can retrieve your saved searches and alerts and edit and reuse them.