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Can I Save My ELS Search Results?

Yes! Toggle each step below to learn how to save and retrieve your search results.

  1. Click the Search History link, then click the Save Searches/Alerts link.
  2. The Saved Search/Alerts Screen appears.
  3. If you have not signed in to My EBSCOhost, you will be prompted to do so.
  4. Enter a Name and Description for the search. (For example, mysearch1)
  5. 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.
  6. To save the search, click Save; otherwise, click Cancel.
  7. You can retrieve your saved searches and alerts and edit and reuse them.
  1. From the Search History/Alerts Screen, click Retrieve Searches.
  2. If you have not already signed into your personal account, you will be prompted to do so. Enter your user name and password; or click Cancel and return to the Search Screen
  3. The Saved Searches area of your folder displays.
  4. Click on the Retrieve Saved Search link for the desired search.

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