How can I create a link that will help me access an article I found in the future?
Answer
When you find an article you'd like to look at in the future, you will need to generate the permalink. This URL will allow you to view the article in the future. Copying the URL you see right now will not work again in the future.
To create a persistent link (permalink) to an article:
- First, open the article to the detailed record.
- Next, click Permalink in the Tools menu on the right.
- This will open up a Permalink window above the title of the article. This is the specific URL that allows access to the article.
- Copy the Permalink URL from the Permalink window.
- After copying the permalink URL, you can paste it into an email message, web page, Canvas, etc.
The screenshots above show how this feature works in our EBSCO databases. However, regardless of the database, you can follow a similar process to create a permalink.