How to Find Permalinks
A Permalink is the URL of an article, eBook, video or other electronic content located on the web. It is called a Permalink because it’s not expected to change. Many of the Library's databases contain an option to generate permalinks so that you can easily get back to a resource or share it with others. Always look for the permalink option as opposed to copying a URL from the address bar as those links will not take you back to the resource.
Find a Permalink In...
Find a Permalink in a Results List
- In a result list, the Permalink can be found by clicking on the icon that looks like a link.
- Once clicked, the Permalink will appear under the result. Click Copy the Permalink to Clipboard to copy the link.
Find a Permalink in an Item Record
- A Permalink can also be found by clicking on the Permalink icon in the full record of an item. Once clicked, the Permalink will appear under the result. Click Copy the Permalink to Clipboard to copy the link.
- When viewing an item, click on the Share Arrow located in the top right hand side of the page to open up the Share menu.
- Click on the Create link. A box will open below. This is the permalink which you can copy and save.
- When you view the Detailed Record for an item, you will see a row of tabs beneath the title. Click on the Details tab.
- Scroll down the page until you see the Document URL. This is the permalink which you can copy and save.
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