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Linking to Articles & Films in Canvas: Finding the Permanent Link in Databases

Linking to Articles & Films in Canvas

I'm in a database with an article/chapter/book I want to link to. Where is the permanent link I need?

Ebook Central (ProQuest) Items

For Ebook Central (ProQuest):

Click Share Link to Book and copy the URL that appears. This will direct students to the book from on and off campus.

Share link to book highlighted on Ebsco article page

Copy article link box

EBSCO Items

For EBSCO Databases:

Click on Permalink on the right-side menu.

Permalink highlighted on Ebsco article page

Copy and paste the Permalink URL into your Canvas course. This link will direct students to the article from on and off campus.

Permalink address highlighted on page

Gale Items

For Gale:

Gale uses all stable URLs. You can copy and paste the URL from your browser's address bar. This link will direct students to the item from on and off campus.

Article title on Gale database webpage

JSTOR Items

For JSTOR:

Copy the Stable URL. This link will direct students to the item from on and off campus.

web page address highlighted on JSTOR article page

Knovel Items

For Knovel:

Knovel uses all stable URLs. You can copy and paste the URL from your browser's address bar. This link will direct students to the item from on and off campus.

Book about zinc on the Knovel website

Project Muse Items

For Project Muse:

Project Muse uses all stable URLs. You can copy and paste the URL from your browser's address bar. This will direct students to the item from on and off campus.

URL highlighted on Project Muse webpage

ProQuest Items

For ProQuest Databases:

Click the Abstract/Details tab.

Abstract and details tab highlighted on ProQuest article page

Scroll to the bottom and copy and paste the Document URL into your Canvas course. This link will direct students to the item from on and off campus.

Document URL highlighted on ProQuest article page

SAGE Journals Items

For Sage Journals:

Sage Journals uses all stable URLs. You can copy and paste the URL from your browser's address bar. The link will direct students to the item from on and off campus.

Page URL address highlighted on Sage journal article page

ScienceDirect Items

For ScienceDirect:

ScienceDirect uses all stable URLs. You can copy and paste the URL from your browser's address bar. This will direct students to the item from on and off campus.

URL highlighted on ScienceDirect article page

SpringerLink Items

For SpringerLink:

SpringerLink uses all stable URLs. You can copy and paste the URL from your browser's address bar. This link will direct students to the item from on and off campus.

URL highlighted on Springer Article webpage

Wiley Online Library Items

For Wiley Online:

Copy the stable URL. This link will direct students to the item from on and off campus.

Page URL address highlighted on Wiley Online page

Tips

Additional Information:

  • If you do not see an example for the database that you need to use listed here, contact the library: Go to our Ask-a-Librarian page to get assistance.
  • Do not copy and paste the URL in your browser's web address bar unless directed to do so in the information presented on this page.
  • A permanent link is a URL that will remain stable over time and allows a user to access the linked document later. A permanent link may also be known as Persistent, Permalink, Durable, Stable URL, or Digital Object Identifier (DOI) Name.
  • Only Stout students, staff, and faculty with valid credentials have remote access to library-licensed electronic resources.
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