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Linking to Library Resources

Create shareable links to library databases and resources.

Link to a Resource

To create a shareable link to a specific resource in Sports Business Journal, open the database using the link on the Libraries' A-Z Database List, locate the resource, then:

1. From the detailed record for the specific resource, click on the Link icon. The shareable URL is automatically copied, but you may also copy it when it appears on the screen. 

Screenshot from Sports Business Journal highlighting the Link icon.

2. Open the OpenAthens Link Generator in a separate window.

3. Type Georgia Southern University in the Find your organization search bar.

4. Select the drop down result for Georgia Southern University.

5. Paste the URL into the Enter more links box.

6. Copy the OpenAthens link that appears on the right side of the screen. 

Screenshot of the OpenAthens Link Generator page that highlights the new OpenAthens redirect link that was created.

Share this link with Georgia Southern students, faculty, and staff. This link should work on or off campus.

 

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Link to a Result List

To create a shareable link to a specific list of results in Sports Business Journal, open the database using the link on the Libraries' A-Z Database List, conduct your search, then:

1. From the list of results, copy the URL that appears in the Address Bar.

Screenshot of a list of search results from Sports Business Journal.

2. Open the OpenAthens Link Generator in a separate window.

3. Type Georgia Southern University in the Find your organization search bar.

4. Select the drop down result for Georgia Southern University.  

Screenshot of the OpenAthens Link Generator webpage that highlights how to find your organization.

5. Paste the URL into the Enter more links box.

6. Copy the OpenAthens link that appears on the right side of the screen. 

Screenshot of the OpenAthens link generator that highlights the newly generated URL and the copy button.

Share this link with Georgia Southern students, faculty, and staff. This link should work on or off campus.

 

For more information, Ask Us!