Stable Links for Library Resources

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

1. Search for the item in Esearch.

2. Click on the three dots to expand the menu:

3. Select Permalink and then COPY THE PERMALINK TO CLIPBOARD:

To link to an article from a library database or online journal subscription, follow these general guidelines:

1. Don't copy the link from the browser navigation bar - this is unlikely to be a stable URL.
2. Look for a stable link - often Permalink, Bookmark or something similar.
3. Add the EMU proxy if needed:

• Check to see if the link includes the EMU proxy prefix:
  http://ezproxy.emich.edu/login?url=
• If not, use the EMU Proxy Link Generator to add the proxy to the beginning of the link, for example:  
  http://ezproxy.emich.edu/login?url=http://www.jstor.org/stable/4150004

Ebsco databases, including:

• Academic Search Complete
• CINAHL
• EbscoHost ebooks

Link to a document:

Look for: Permalink - Tools (right side of full item view)
Need to add EMU proxy: No

Gale databases, including:

Link to a document

Look for:  Stable URL
Need to add EMU proxy: Yes, go to the EMU Proxy Link Generator

ProQuest databases, including:

• Business - Scholarly & Trade
• Dissertations & Theses Full Text
• ERIC
• ProQuest PowerSearch
• PsycINFO

Link to a document: