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Information for Faculty

This guide provides information on services that the library provides specifically for LLU faculty members.

Why can’t I just use the URL from the address bar?

This is a how-to page that includes instructions for linking to the full text of articles and e-books for your course.

Permalinks

Permalinks are the easiest way to link to library resources in Canvas, course syllabi, reading lists, websites, and email. A permalink (also called a persistent link, permanent link, stable link, static link, or durable link) is a URL or web address that will consistently point to a specific library resource, such as a full-text article, ebook, ejournal, streaming video, database, or record in a database.

Why should I use permalinks? 

  1. URLs or links that appear in the address bar of your web browser when you search the library's databases may be session-based or search-based and will not work when copied and used at a later time.
  2. Linking to licensed library resources in Canvas, syllabi, and course reading lists is copyright compliant. Linking is recommended over posting digital copies of the full text of an article, a book chapter, or an image. 
  3. Each time a library resource is accessed, a use for that resource is counted. The librarians gather usage statistics and consider usage when making decisions about journal or database cancelations.

How do I create a permalink? 

For most resources we subscribe to, there will be a tab or link to generate the permalink. In OneSearch, this shows up along the right-hand side when viewing a resource (as seen here). Click on that link, and a permalink that you can copy and paste into your resource appears.

 

 

 

Athenize Your Link

Many resources will need to have their links "Athenized" - this also helps make sure that readers can access the resource while off campus. (A list of the databases that require the athenization of links can be found here: Athenize Links.) For these resources, you will retrieve the Permalink from the resource you want to share, copy the link, then paste it into the Athenizer (found on the Open Athens Authentication Guide or on this page) and click "Create Link". Copy the created link and use this in your syllabus and Canvas courses. 

You will NOT need to Athenize your links when they are Permalinks from OneSearch or other Ebsco systems.

If you have any concerns or issues with finding the permalinks or using the Athenizer, please reach out to your liaison librarian!

Athenizer