Linking to the Library Resources
Creating Links to Articles in Library Databases:
Reusable, stable links can be created to a particular article or publication in many of our Madison College library databases. These links can then be added to a Blackboard course, webpage, library electronic reserves, or email.
Database vendors have various names for their reusable links including; durable links, persistent links, Permalinks, InfoMarks, stable URLs, bookmarks, etc. These are usually different from the URLs which appear in the browser address bar.
To ensure Off Campus Access: Anyone who uses a durable or persistent link must also have access to the database. Therefore, off-campus users must be authenticated as part of Madison Area Technical College, so our college EZproxy prefix must also be added to the database link.
Linking to articles in library databases also has the advantages of being copyright compliant and cost effective.
Instructions for how to create stable or persistent links using:
Contact Donna Marconnet, 608-243-4085; dmarconnet[at] matcmadison [dot] edu for assistance with linking to articles or publications in library databases.
EZ Proxy URL/Link Creator
Links to the Library
Instructors may also want to add links in their Blackboard courses to specific library resources, or to the library webpage. Contact Donna Marconnet, 608-243-4085; dmarconnet[at] matcmadison [dot] edu for assistance.
Last Modified: February 7, 2011