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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 Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR), open the database using the link on the Libraries' A-Z Database List, locate the resource, then continue with the following:
 

If the item is marked "Open ICPSR," complete step 1 below. 
If the item is NOT marked "Open ICPSR," skip to steps 2-7 below. 
 

1. If the item is marked "Open ICPSR," from the detailed record for the specific resource, copy the URL that appears in the Address bar of your browser and share this link.

Copy the URL that appears in the Address Bar.

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

 

2. If the item is NOT marked "Open ICPSR," from the detailed record for the specific resource, copy the URL that appears in the Address Bar of your browser.

First, copy the URL that appears in the Address Bar.

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

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

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

Next, type Georgia Southern University into the Search Bar. Then, 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. 

Next, paste the URL into the Enter more links box. Then, copy the OpenAthens Link.

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 Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR), 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, copy the URL that appears in the Address Bar of your browser.

First, copy 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.

Next, type Georgia Southern University into the Search Bar. Then, 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. 

Next, paste the URL into the Enter more links box. Then, copy the OpenAthens Link.

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

 

For more information, Ask Us!