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A Guide for Students & Instructors

Creating a Persistent Link

Share a persistent link if you want others to easily access an article off campus.

A persistent link, also known as a permalink or stable link, is a URL that connects directly to a full text article within a library licensed database. 

To create a persistent link, go to the library web page and search the title of the article you want to share, click on the title, then look for the permalink or link button usually on the right hand side of the page. Each database looks a little bit different, here's an example:

and another one:

When you click on the permalink button, a link will appear at the top of the page. This is the link you should share. Here's an example:

and another one:

 

Need help? Email reference@mhc.ab.ca and we can help you create a persistent link.