EBSCONET^®, EBSCO's Web-based serials management system, now includes a refreshed interface and several new features that make it easier than ever to navigate through the ordering, claiming and renewing functions.

Enhancements include the Quick Title Search feature, allowing users to search for titles from any page within the EBSCONET system. Information within the side menu is grouped more conveniently. The following main options are available in the side menu: Quick Title Search, Search, Orders/Claims, Renewals, Reports, My Account and Contact. A Shopping Cart, located in the upper-right corner of the page, keeps track of the number of claims and orders currently pending. One click allows you to instantly view pending claims or orders.

EBSCONET can also send confirmations for orders, claims and renewals to two e-mail addresses for the same account.

EBSCO Subscription Services, EBSCO Publishing and EBSCO Book Services form the EBSCO Information Services group. EBSCO is a worldwide leader in providing information access and management solutions through print and electronic journal subscription services, research database development and production, online access to more than 100 databases and thousands of e-journals, and e-commerce book procurement. EBSCO has specialized products and services for academic, medical, government, public and school libraries as well as for corporations and other organizations. EBSCO maintains a comprehensive database of more than 282,000 serial titles and upholds active relationships with more than 60,000 publishers worldwide. 2004 marks EBSCO's 60th year of serving the library and business communities. For more information, visit www.ebsco.com.

Contact: Rebecca C. Walden Corporate Communications Office: (205) 980-6794 Cell: (205) 281-7111 rwalden@ebsco.com

Release Date: Jan. 9, 2004