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.
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center and Gale Virtual Reference Library
- Select the title of an item listed on your search results page.
- Scroll all the way to the bottom of the page.
- Locate the URL listed in the text under the heading "Source Citation."
- Highlight, copy and paste the URL into your assignment.
- See a visual example.
TOPICSearch and Academic Search Complete
- Select the title of an item listed on your search results page.
- Select
(located in the item's record in the far right-hand column).
- A box containing the permalink will appear at the top of the webpage.
- Highlight, copy, and paste the URL into your assignment.
- See a visual example.
CQ Researcher
- Select the title of an item listed on your search results page.
- Scroll all the way to the bottom of the page.
- Locate the URL listed next to the heading "Document URL."
- Highlight, copy and paste the URL into your assignment.
