Stable Links for Library Resources

How to create stable links for online articles and books.

Copy Link from Esearch

The simplest method for finding stable links for library ebooks, or print books, is to use Esearch, which provides a permanent link that you can copy and reuse.

1. Search for the book in Esearch. Or use the ebook search to limit your results to ebooks.

2. Select the Permanent Link next to the book title in the search results, and copy the URL:

Esearch permanent link example

Linking Directly to Library Ebooks

Methods for linking directly to an ebook will vary for the different ebook vendors.  Copying the URL at the top of the browser window will not usually work as a link to be used later. See options below for different vendors.

To link directly to an ebook either:

  • Look for a permanent link on the initial ebook page
  • Use a DOI to create an ebook link

Additionally, check that the link includes the EMU proxy to trigger the off-campus login.

ProQuest Ebook Central

A stable direct link for an ebook from ProQuest Ebook Central can be found on the initial page for the ebook (or Detail Page). Look to the left for Share Link to Book.  Use the EMU Proxy Link Generator on the first page of this guide to create a stable link that will work from off campus.

Caution:  There are ebooks from ProQuest Ebook Central  that can be found and accessed via Esearch, but for which the library has not secured perpetual rights. If you plan to use an Ebook as course reading, share that info with your subject librarian.

Books 24x7 IT Pro

You can get stable links for the initial book page or individual chapters in Books24x7 IT Pro.  Look for the yellow envelope icon (Share a link) in a top bar on the page. This link is already set for access from off campus (EMU Proxy.)

Caution:  Books24x7 IT Pro is a subscription service. The EMU Library does not have perpetual access rights these ebooks. It doesn't happen often, but specific titles can be removed from Books24x7 IT Pro.

EBSCOhost Ebooks

A stable direct link for an ebook from EBSCOhost can be found on the initial page for the ebook. Look in the Tools on the right hand side for Permalink. This link is already set for access from off campus (EMU Proxy.)

JSTOR Ebooks

JSTOR provides a Stable URL at the top of the table of contents page. Use the EMU Proxy Link Generator on the first page of this guide to create a stable link that will work from off campus.

There may also be a stable URL for each chapter of the JSTOR ebook.

Project Muse Ebooks

On the initial ebook page (table of contents), look to the right for a box labeled Recommend where you can provide your email to have a stable link sent to you. The email will include a stable link to the book and to each chapter.  However, these stable links are not set up for off campus access. Use the EMU Proxy Link Generator on the first page of this guide to create a stable link that will work from off campus.

R2 Digital Library

Go to Tools in one of the top bars and use Export Citation. This can be used to get a stable link for the book or an individual chapter. However, these stable links are not set up for off campus access. Use the EMU Proxy Link Generator on the first page of this guide to create a stable link that will work from off campus.

Sage Ebooks

On the initial page, look for a DOI link, like this one: http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781483349510 
However, these stable links are not set up for off campus access. Use the EMU Proxy Link Generator on the first page of this guide to create a stable link that will work from off campus.

Wiley Ebooks

The initial page of the Wiley ebook lists a direct object indentifier (doi). You can use the doi to create a stable direct link to the book. See the Using DOIs page of this guide.

Furthermore, individual chapters may have a unique variation on the doi, such as: 10.1002/9781118268377.ch4
You can use these to create stable links to individual chapters.

Gale Virtual Reference Library Ebooks

A stable direct link for an ebook from Gale Virtual Reference Library can be found on the initial page for the ebook (table of contents). Look in a bar near the top of the page for the Bookmark icon.  This link is already set for access from off campus (EMU Proxy.)

ACLS Humanities Ebook

A stable direct link for an ACLS Humanities Ebook can be found by choosing catalog record (look to the right of the Share+ button), then copying the URL in the record. This link is already set for access from off campus (EMU Proxy.)