BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, U.S.A., July 25, 2006 - EBSCO Information Services is pleased to announce the addition of a medical subject classification scheme to its online title listing service, EBSCO A-to-Z^® (A-to-Z).

The new medical classification scheme further broadens the scope of A-to-Z classification options, enabling hospital and other medical libraries to offer their users a more precise search for medical and health-related materials. These subject headings are based on a blend of subject terms from both the National Library of Medicine's List of Journal's Indexed for MEDLINE and General subject terms.

In addition to this medical classification scheme, other classification schemes available on EBSCO's A-to-Z include a General subject scheme and a scheme based on the Library of Congress Classification system.

"This additional subject classification for A-to-Z will enable libraries to create an access site that is tailored specifically for their patrons' needs," said Oliver Pesch, EBSCO's Chief Strategist of E-Resources. "At EBSCO, we are devoted to continually expanding our products to better meet the needs of our customer libraries.

About EBSCO A-to-Z
EBSCO's A-to-Z service provides library patrons with a single, comprehensive list of the electronic titles to which they have access. A library's print titles can also be included. With A-to-Z, users can quickly locate and link to journals of interest. Users can search for journals by keyword or browse an alphabetical list by title or subject. Built-in administrative tools allow customization of the list, including extensive branding options that allow the list to match the colors and style of the library's other Web-based services. The master A-to-Z title database provides link and coverage information to more than 117,000 unique titles from more than 1,100 database and e-journal packages from 220 different providers. All major database vendors and publishers are represented.

About EBSCO Information Services
EBSCO Information Services is the leading service provider for e-journal, e-package and print subscriptions, a suite of e-resource management tools, full-text and secondary databases and related services for all types of libraries and research organizations.

As the "e" agent of the industry, more than half of the subscriptions handled by EBSCO have an electronic component. EBSCO's comprehensive solutions include proven systems to consolidate ordering, invoicing, claiming and renewals as well as assistance with licensing and registration requirements for our e-journal and e-package customers worldwide. EBSCO's 32 Regional Offices, located in 21 countries around the world, serve customers in more than 200 countries and are staffed by information professionals who speak the local language and understand the particular challenges faced by librarians in their areas.

In its seventh decade of business, EBSCO upholds relationships with more than 78,000 publishers globally. These publisher relationships uniquely position us to streamline many aspects of the e-resource life cycle. EBSCO maintains a Dun & Bradstreet financial strength rating of 5A1, the highest awarded, which underscores the importance placed on providing outstanding, ethical service.