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Save Your Article with a Permalink

Updated on February 14, 2023

Save Your Article with a Permalink

Do you want to save a link to an article so you can read it later?

You need a permalink!

So copy the URL or link in my browser window, right? Not exactly.

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, you will not be able to get back to the article. 

The permalink is the permanent "address" for the article and will take you there every time. 

The permalink can be found in different places, depending on which OCLS database you are using. 

EBSCO Databases and OCLS QUICKsearch

• Click on the title of the article. 

• Click Permalink in the Tools menu.
• A Permalink box will appear above the article title.

• Select this URL and Copy (CRTL + C) it.

• Paste (CRTL + V) it into a document to save it for later. 

ProQuest Databases

• Click on the title of the article. 
• Click the All Options button.

• A save options window appears. 

• Click the link, and it will automatically be copied. 

• 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 by filling out the OCLS Request Form. 

Saving Your Search

EBSCO Databases

• Click Share above the search results. 
• Copy the link under Use Permalink. 

ProQuest Databases

• Click Save search/alert above the search results. 
• Click Save search. 
• You will need a ProQuest My Research account to save your search. 
• Name your search, and it will save to your Searches folder. 
• Click Get Link under your saved search.
• Copy the Search Link.