What is a "permalink"?

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When accessing some library databases, the URLs displayed in your web browser are temporary and may break once your session ends. Sharing or saving these links could result in them becoming non-functional later. To ensure continued accessibility, it's advisable to utilize stable links, commonly referred to as permalinks, when saving, sharing, or citing articles.

FiNDit permalinks

1. Click on the title of the resource you want to link to.

2. Use the permalink icon to create a link, then select 'copy the permalink to clipboard'.

Some databases automatically provide permalinks in all of their URLs. Others may have a very long URL string where you will need to locate the permalink yourself. See the databases libguide for permalink instructions for other library databases.

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  • Last Updated Apr 16, 2024
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  • Answered By Ellen Quilty

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