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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 Discover @ Georgia Southern, 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 Permalink near the bottom of the Tools menu.
  2. Highlight and copy the Permalink that appears in the Permalink window above the resource information.

 

Notes: Do not copy the URL that appears in the address bar of your browser to create or share a link to the resource. The Discover platform may require you to log into a personal MyEBSCOhost account to obtain the permalink.

First, click "Permalink". Second, highlight and copy the Permalink that appears in the Permalink window.

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 Discover @ Georgia Southern, open the database using the link on the Libraries' A-Z Database List, conduct your search, then:

  1. From the list of results, click Share at the top of the result list.
  2. Highlight and copy the Permalink that appears at the bottom of the popup window.

 

Notes: Do not copy the URL that appears in the address bar of your browser to create or share a link to the result list. Permalinks for Discover result lists may not preserve all limiters or facets applied to the search at the time you obtain the permalink. This functionality is not supported. Also, the Discover platform may require you to log into a personal MyEBSCOhost account to obtain the permalink.

First, from the list of results, click "Share". Second, highlight and copy the Permalink that appears in the popup window.

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

 

For more information, Ask Us!