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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 Cambridge Core, 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, select the Share icon.
  2. Select the Copy Link icon, then copy the link from the box below the QR code.

Screenshot from the Cambridge Core website of a search result with instructions on how to share it.

3. Open the OpenAthens Link Generator in a separate window. Then: 

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

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

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

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

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 Cambridge Core, 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 in the Address Bar of your browser.

Screenshot from Cambridge of a list of search results with instructions for copying the URL from the Address bar.

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. 

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

 

For more information, Ask Us!