Why creating a stable link is important

This guide gives instructions for creating links to Library information resources (eg for Learn). Links made correctly:

  • are stable (permanent or durable);
  • enable students to access resources easily;
  • let us count usage statistics (so we know at budget time what resources not to cancel!);
  • ensure we meet our copyright obligations.

Create links to:

Library catalogue records

Use the "Create stable links to records in the Library Catalogue" web form to make a link either to a recommended text, or to a list of search results. The user will then be able to see the full library record including the latest availability status and where to borrow from.

eBooks

Open the record for the eBook in the Library catalogue and then copy the link "Connect to electronic resource" (right-click on this link and select "Copy Link Location" or "Copy Shortcut").

eBook chapters

You can link directly to chapters from eBooks from some vendors.

Journal articles

Database providers provide persistent URLs using a number of different methods, including a DOI (Digital Object Identifier) or another specifically formatted URL. You can easily create links for:

Or see below to create links to journals via specific suppliers:

Databases

  1. From the library home-page click the link to Databases
  2. Use the A-Z list to find the database to which you want to link
  3. Right click on the database name and select "Copy Link Location" or "Copy Shortcut"

Online video

Help

For help with integrating library resources into Learn please contact your Liaison Librarian.