WR121 Wickert

What are stable permalinks?

Permalinks are just that – permanent, unbreakable links to library database and catalog items. Permalinks are also called persistent links, permanent links, Title URLs, and URLs. Their locations in databases vary.

If you want to save an article for later by keeping a document of links, you want to use the Permalink! 

GALE/Academic OneFile/Popular Magazines

1. Select the title of an item listed on your search results page.
2. Scroll all the way to the bottom of the page.
3. Locate the URL listed in the text under the heading "Source Citation."
4. Highlight, copy and paste the URL into your assignment.
5. See a visual example.

EBSCO/Academic Search Complete

1. Select the title of an item listed on your search results page.
2. Select (located in the item's record in the far right-hand column).
3. A box containing the permalink will appear at the top of the webpage.
4. Highlight, copy, and paste the URL into your assignment.
5. See a visual example.