EBSCO Industries is a diversified conglomerate with interests across manufacturing, information services, real estate, and consumer brands. Founded in 1944 as a magazine subscription service, the company now operates in a wide range of industries including library discovery services, databases, and other information resources for libraries, as well as real estate development and promotional products. Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, EBSCO emphasizes entrepreneurial brands and community impact through its various subsidiaries such as PRADCO Outdoor Brands and EBSCO Information Services.