How do I combine searches in EBSCOhost?
Answered By: Derrick Achey
Last Updated: Oct 30, 2025     Views: 46

1. Complete your searches. Then click on “Recent activity” under “My dashboard”

recent activity button screenshot

2. Select the checkboxes of the searches you would like to combine. 

EBSCOhost search history screen

 

3. Select either the "Combine with AND" or "Combine with OR" buttons. 

Combining searches page screenshot

4. Your search numbers will be displayed in the search bar above (i.e. S2 and S1). Click the blue magnifying glass icon to finish your search. 

search bar screenshot