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Persistent Links Information Page

A persistent or durable link is a URL that does not contain session-based information and will remain stable over time. Many library-licensed electronic resources (databases, etc.) provide persistent URLs for individual articles. This page contains tutorials on what these stable links are, how to find them, how to make them work off-campus, and how the links can be used.

Tutorial Videos	General Introduction to Persistent Links (approx. 4 min.)
	How to find persistent links in online databases (approx. 3:30 min.)
	How to make durable links work outside the library (approx. 2 min)
Links	Article Link Generator for Off-Campus Access Use this page to make your durable URL usable outside the library.
Links	List of Databases that provide persistent URLs This list may be incomplete, as databases may change their offerings at anytime without notice.

For questions about this page, the tutorials herein, or about creating links to
library-licensed electronic resources, contact the Reference Desk
by phone: (239) 590-7630 or by email: libref@fgcu.edu .