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Faculty and staff services and resources

This guide gathers together resources to assist faculty in using CCC Library's tools, research tutorials, and services.

What are 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 and most importantly - they are almost never the URL in your internet browser address bar.

Permanent links allow students, faculty, and staff to access CCC Library resources from both on and off campus. When off campus, the permanent link will prompt you to sign in using your myClackamas username and password.

CCC Library catalog

  1. Select the title of an item
  2. Select PERMALINK (located in the middle of the item's record under the heading Send to)
  3. A box containing the permalink will appear
  4. Select COPY THE PERMALINK TO CLIPBOARD
  5. Paste the link in the desired destination

Screenshot of location of permalink in CCC Library catalog. Icon and permalink location are highlighted with red circles and arrows.

EBSCO database - articles, eBooks

The URL in your browser bar functions as a permalink for EBSCO items. This include articles and premade searches.

Gale database - articles

  1. Select the title of an item listed on your search results page.
  2. Select "Get Link."
    Screenshot of Get Link button in a Gale database
  3. Select "Copy" to copy the permalink. You can then paste the URL into your assignment.
    Screenshot of Copy permalink button in Gale database

Films on Demand - videos

  1. Select the title of a streaming video
  2. Select Share
    Screenshot showing SHARE icon highlighted with a red circle.
  3. Select URL or Embed
    Screenshot showing two options for sharing for Films on Demand streaming videos: URL and Embed. A red arrow points at the two options.
  4. Select Copy
  5. Paste the URL or embed code into your Moodle course, assignment, or wherever

Academic Video Online (AVON) - videos

  1. Select the title of a video.
  2. Select "Share," located in the toolbar at the top of the video player.
  3. Select "Copy Permalink"
  4. Select "Copy" from the box that appears. (Yes, you have to do this twice.)
  5. Paste the URL into your assignment.

Screenshot of Academic Video Online permalink

Kanopy - videos

  1. Select the title of a video.
  2. Select "Share," located in the toolbar below the video player.
  3. Select the "Copy Link" button next to the URL.
  4. Paste the URL into your assignment.

Screenshot of Kanopy's browser video player and the location of the Permalink.

PrepSTEP - tutorials

PrepSTEP was formerly named LearningExpress. If you need a permalink to an individual PrepSTEP tutorial, please contact a CCC Librarian.

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