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Persistent links, or permalinks, are designed to provide a permanent connection to specific web content. Many publishers and database vendors provide these links to facilitate content sharing. They are ideal to use when providing access to specific articles, videos, ebooks, etc. in your syllabus, through Canvas, in emails or elsewhere you want to provide authenticated access to library licensed content.
How databases and publishers provide persistent links varies. As you view content, look for icons or menu options that indicate access to the item's persistent link. Some provide the link by directly displaying it on the item's main page. Others place the link behind a menu option. Here are a few examples:
Persistent Link Examples
- https://login.dccc.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://online.infobase.com/Auth/Index?aid=95835&itemid=WE54&articleId=47055
- https://login.dccc.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=1953499&site=ehost-live&scope=site
- https://doi-org.dccc.idm.oclc.org/10.1080/00144940.2022.2080521
- https://muse-jhu-edu.dccc.idm.oclc.org/article/30236