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Last Updated: Mar 21, 2024     Views: 69

Finding / sharing links to sources:

Many URLs copied from a browser address bar are unstable. Thus, saving these links is generally not the best method to get back to a source you found.

Look instead for a "permalink," "stable URL, "persistent link," or "share" option.

Here are some examples from some common sources

 

Classic Catalog:

Stable links to specific books are located at the bottom of a book's record page. 

permalink in catalog record

 

Primo:

The Primo catalog offers a stable link option as well. It's easier to find since it is near the book's title and includes a graphic of a link above the word "permalink." 

permalink in primo

 

Databases: 

Most databases offer a stable link option. Below are examples from two frequently-used collections.

JSTOR

JSTOR includes a stable link near the name of the article. The word "stable" is visible in the URL.

permalink in jstor

 
EBSCO databases

EBSCO databases use the term "permalink" and include a link icon. Currently this option is listed on the right-hand side of an article's record. 

 

 

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