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What is a Permalink?

A permalink is a persistent URL or web address that will always link to the same web page. Even if the content on the page changes, the link will lead to the same address. 

Why should I use a Permalink and the EzProxy Creator?

Using a permalink insures students will have immediate access to the resource. Most of the library's databases create their own permalinks for their resources and many of the permalinks include the EzProxy prefix, which guarantees Clark users access if off campus. However, if the link does not include the EzProxy prefix, we recommend using the EzProxy Creator to add it to the permalink.

When do I need to use the EzProxy Creator?

Most of the library's databases permalinks include the prefix, which looks like this:  http://goddard40.clarku.edu/login?url= If you don't see the prefix at the beginning of the permalink, then the EzProxy Creator is required.

Use the instructions below to learn where to find the permalink for an article and determine if it requires the EzProxy Creator.  

Discovery Search 

Discovery search results screen with yellow circle around link symbol and permanent link

  • Find the PermaLink for an item in the Discovery Search by clicking on the interlocking link symbol. Then click Copy.

  • This link does not require the EzProxy.

JSTOR

JSTOR record with yellow circle around Stable Link

  • Find the PermaLink for an item in JSTOR underneath the citation information for the item. The link should include the word "stable". 
  • In order for the resource to be accessible off campus, the link will need to have the EzProxy added.

ProQuest: PsycInfo, Policy File, Dissertations

ProQuest database links with red circle around Copy URL button

  • Find the Permalink for an item in a ProQuest database at the button in the top right of the screen. 
  • This link does not require the EzProxy. 

ScienceDirect

ScienceDirect with red circle around DOI

  • Use the DOI, found below the article title and citation info as the article's permalink.
  • In order for the resource to be accessible off campus, the link will need to have the EzProxy added.

Geobase

Geobase with red circle around Share and Permalink

  • Use the Share button at the top of the article screen to find the Permalink. 
  • In order for the resource to be accessible off campus, the link will need to have the EzProxy added.

Gale: Academic OneFile and more

Gale database with red circle around Get Link

  • Find the Permalink for an item in a Gale database at the button in the top right of the screen. 
  • In order for the resource to be accessible off campus, the link will need to have the EzProxy added.

EBSCO: Academic Search Premier, SocINDEX

EBSCO article pane with red circle around permalink

 

  • Find the Permalink button on the left hand side of the article screen. 
  • This link does not require the EzProxy.

EzProxy Generator

The following prefix can be added to a URL to allow easy off-campus access:

  • http://goddard40.clarku.edu/login?url=

However, we recommend using our tool below to create an easy link that you can place in Canvas.

EZproxy URL Creator

 
Paste Article URL here:
 
 
 
Durable URL:
 

O'Reilly Link Generator

If you have an existing link to an O'Reilly Higher Education title, or even chapter you can use this tool to generate a link that will ensure it will work from on- and off-campus.

Copy and paste your O'Reilly URL here:

Copy and use the resulting link