How do I link to Library electronic resources?
ex. on BlackBoard or within bibliographic citations
Answer
Do not use the URL in your browser, it simply won't work:
- When you search a database, temporary information specific to that search is added (date, time, etc.) and the URL at the top of the page may not work at a later time.
- Also, the url in your browser doesn't contain authentication information that will permit access to the full text off campus.
Instead, use the 'persistent' link, or 'permanent link', aka permalink.
- Here are examples:
http://proxy.aup.fr/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=77478075&site=ehost-live&scope=site
http://proxy.aup.fr/login?url=http://www.myilibrary.com?ID=427336
http://proxy.aup.fr/login?url=http://www.jstor.org/stable/24519584
- Note the proxy prefix: this will make authentication when off campus possible
- See this page for more specific details: https://library.aup.edu/linking
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There are 2 main reasons why on BlackBoard you want to link to full text and not post pdfs:
- Intellectual Property
- Linking to online resources will allow us to track usage of resources; cost per use is taken into account and may lead to cancellation if too high
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Do not hesitate to recommend a title for purchase if it is not part of the Library collections.
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