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Resource Linking for Librarians: Database Linking

Guide to best practices for linking in LibGuides, LibAnswers, Blackboard, email, etc.

Linking in Libanswers and Email

Go to the  A-Z Databases List and find the database you want to use.

2.  Click on the symbol symbol for sharing database link that displays to the right of the database name.Database record in A-Z list

 

3.  Copy Link to Clipboard and paste it into the email/LibAnswers response.

e.g., http://library.missouri.edu/databases/moreinfo/?id=99

LibGuides Notes

  • If you need to use a box other than Links and Lists, be sure that you are utilizing the correct URL for the database by copying the link location from the A-Z Databases page (including the proxy prefix for licensed resources).
  • When Rhonda sends out an announcement of database URL changes, you will need to double-check your links to ensure that they were updated in the global search and replace.

Ebsco Search Results

To link to a search results page in an Ebsco database, use the URL at the top of the search results page.  Patrons will be routed to the SSO to authenticate when they use this link.Location of URL for Ebsco search results