Don't Lose Your Searches, Save Them!
by Rachel Walters on 2021-07-14T08:00:00-04:00 in Research | 0 Comments
Don't Lose Your Searches, Save Them!
Have you ever created the perfect search with all your parameter (full text, peer-reviewed, publication date, etc.) and found the perfect articles only to lose them?
How much time did it take to try to recreate the search again?
Save your searches so you can always go right back to that one perfect search!
Last month we had a post about how you can save Permalinks to take you back to the article you want to save. Saving database searches is similar.
When you are using OCLS databases, the link in your browser window changes each time you log in. If you save this URL or link, it will not take you back to the search you created.
The permalink or persistent link is the permanent "address" for the search and will take you there every time.
The permalink can is found in different places, depending on which OCLS database you are using.
EBSCO Databases and OCLS QUICKsearch
- Click the Share button above the search results.
- A Permalink is listed in the Use Permalink section.
- Select this URL and Copy (CRTL + C) it.
- Paste (CRTL + V) it into a document to save it for later.
ProQuest Databases
- Click Recent searches above the search results.
- This brings up a list of your recent searches.
- Find the search you want to save.
- Go to the Actions column, hover over Actions, and select Get link.
- A window will appear with the link and a note that your link will expire in one year.
- Select this URL (CRTL + A or double click) and Copy (CRTL + C) it.
- Paste (CRTL + V) it into a document to save it for later.
Other Databases
Permalinks are located in different places in each database.
If you have any questions about locating or saving a permalink, contact OCLS at 1-800-521-1848, email OCLS, or fill out our Request Form.
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