What is a permalink?
Permalinks, sometimes called permanent or persistent links, are links that will not change or expire. In the past, EBSCOhost databases needed you to use a "Get permalink" button in order to copy an item or search's permanent link.
In the new interface, there are multiple ways to get a permalink for your search or the item you want to share.
Using the Address Bar
The new EBSCO interface allows you to copy a permalink directly from the browser's address bar.
On the page you would like to share, highlight the URL in the address bar, and use the copy and paste function to paste it wherever you would like to share the link.
Using the Share Button
To share a permalink from an item's record, use the Share button.
- From the item's record, select the "Share" button.
- In the dialog box that pops up, click "Create Link".
- Use the "Copy to Clipboard" option, or highlight the listed permalink and use your device's copy function to copy the link.
- Paste the link wherever you would like to share it.
A note about the Share permalinks: These links will go through a service called OpenURL. If you are experiencing difficulty using the Share links, please contact us.