Persistent Linking to Journal Articles

The Library subscribes to a number of databases that allow "persistent" linking to journal/newspaper articles and online books for eCollege, web pages or email.  A persistent link is a stable URL that will always lead you to a specific resource (i.e. article, e-book, database record).   This is not always the same URL found in the browser window and is dependant on the database provider the article comes from.

Databases and Persistent Linking

Note the database provider you are using to link to your article.  This is usually in the upper left corner of your screen.  Scroll down the list below for the procedure to link to the persistent URL for that provider. Contact your Library Liaison for help.

 
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EBSCOhost Databases: Academic Search Premier, America: History and Life, ATLA Religion Database, Business Source Premier, Catholic Periodical and Literature Index, ERIC Database, GreenFILE,  Historical Abstracts, Index to Jewish Periodicals, MLA , Philosopher's Index, SocINDEX  

  1. Click on article title link.  This brings you to the Citation View.
  2. Scroll down and find the Persistent link to this record. 
  3. Copy the persistent link and complete steps 2 and 3   

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ProQuest Databases: Ethnic NewsWatch, Historical Newspapers, National Newspapers Premier, New York Times Current, New York Times Historical, Wall Street Journal Current, Wall Street Journal Historical, Washington Post Current, Washington Post Historical  

  1. View the full text of the desired article. 
  2. Click Copy Link near top of screen.  This will generate a dialog box that contains the durable url.
  3. Copy the durable article link and complete steps 2 and 3
 
 

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Gale Databases: Academic OneFile, Business & Company Resource Center, General Reference Center Gold, General Reference Center Gold, Infotrac Custom Newspapers and more...

  1. View the full text of the desired article.
  2. Click the "Bookmark" link near the top left of the page. This will generate a dialog box that contains the stable URL for the article (you will need to scroll to the right to see the entire URL).
  3. Copy the URL and and complete steps 2 and 3
 
 

 
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JSTOR: Info, Journal List

  1. Browser URLs in JSTOR are stable. When copying a URL for an article, it's advisable to copy the URL from the PDF's window (assuming you want to link to the PDF). If you prefer to link to something other than the PDF, copy the Stable URL from the "Bibliographic Info" tab on the "Article Information" page
  2. Copy the  browser URL and and complete steps 2 and 3
 
 

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ProjectMuse: Info, Journal List

  1. All article-level URLs in MUSE are stable.  Just cut and paste the url link from your browser address bar in the article pdf or html view.
  2. Copy the browser URL and and complete steps 2 and 3
 
 

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Science Direct: Info, To view a list of titles available full text, go to http://www.sciencedirect.com Click Browse.  In the left column, de-select non-subscribed and click Apply. 

  1. Find the full text article that you want to link to.
  2. Click the article title link
  3. Use the right-hand button of your mouse to click on the doi link and select “Copy Shortcut”
  4. Copy the browser URL and and complete steps 2 and 3

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American Chemical Society Web Edition: Info, Journal List

  1. All article-level URLs in ACS are stable.  Just cut and paste the url link from your browser address bar in the article pdf or html view.
  2. Complete steps 2 and 3

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Britannica Online: Info

  1. Find the full-text article you want to link to
  2. Copy the browser URL and and complete steps 2 and 3

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ACLS Humanities E-Book Collection: Info, Title List

  1. Find the full-text book you want to link to
  2. Scroll down to the catalog record and copy the URL
  3. Complete steps 2 and 3 (note: you can not link to chapters or pages at this time)


 

 
FAQ / Trouble Shooting
Answers: FAQ / Trouble Shooting  
How do I find out if which database has my journal article?

Citation Linker is the best tool to use if you already know what article you need.  If you know what journal it is in, Citation Linker will search the library's databases to find it. Locate Online Journals 

eJournals A-to-Z will provide a link to any journal in the library's research databases. 

Search Tips:

  • Enter title of periodical, not title of the article in the periodical
  • If you get too many matches, change Search Type to "Begins With" or "Exact Match"
An off-campus student reported the link doesn't work that I posted to my syllabus

Students will need their Mikenet username and password to access articles off-campus.  You must provide your durable links through the EZproxy server for authentification of SMC students.  See Linking to Online Journal Articles to process your links.

 
Can I save a search in a database so it can be linked from my syllabus for students?

This is a very effective means of helping students with their research methods or as means to have a search updated for currency.

EBSCOhost Databases:
After searching your topic terms, click on the link at the top of the page -- Display link to this search.  You may then send the given link in an email or place it on a web page.
- e.g. accounting AND malpractice

Expanded Academic ASAP:
After searching your topic terms, click on Bookmark in the menu row near the top of the page. You may then send the given link in an email or place it on a web page.
- e.g. Iraqi Special Tribunal
- e.g. Egypt* AND econom*

 
How do I find out what journals are available electronically in my subject area?

Electronic Journals A to Z lists LIS electronic journals holdings by Subject.  Use the pull-dowen menu under "Browse Electronic Journals by Subject."

Fair Use / Copyright

Generally speaking, linking to a journal article within a LIS database from a course syllabus is not the same as providing a copy of the article by photocopying or downloading a copy.  Linking in most cases takes a user to the article in the database and effectively circumvents issues involving fair use or copyright.  LIS purchases databases under licensing agreements between copyright holders and database providers.  Use is limited to the SMC audience using proxy identification, so copyright violation is eliminated using the linking method.

 

 

 

 

 

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