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Persistent Links: Adding Links to Library Materials in Brightspace

Step-by-step instructions for linking to articles, eBooks, and videos in online library databases.

Finding the Persistent/Permalink from OneSearch

Using the permalink feature in OneSearch is the most effective way to link to the item you have found in your search list. To use this feature simply open up the item you want to link to in OneSearch and find the "Permalink" button in the top navigation bar:

This stable URL will always direct users to the item, even when accessing it from off-campus, thanks to the embedded EZproxy information. 

OneSearch record showing location of Permalink feature.

 

From there you can copy the Permalink to your clipboard, and then paste into your syllabi or assignment.

 

Location of Copy Permalink to Clipboard feature in Onesearch.

 

More OneSearch Help

For more information on how OneSearch gathers information and works in general, please visit our guide.

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