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Step 1:
Find an article in the library's online databases & determine if the database provides a durable link option.

As you probably know, the library provides students, staff, and faculty with access to over 35 online databases through the library Web site. These research tools cover a range of subjects. The first step in creating a durable link to find an appropriate database and locate a useful article. Most databases, but not all, provide users with the ability to use durable links. The list at the bottom of this contains:

  • list of database names
  • descriptions of each database
  • indication about the ability to create durable links & how these links are recognized within the database

Based on the platform (company that provides us with the database), each database will provide you with durable link options in different ways. In some of the databases, you just want to cut and paste the URL (Web address) from the address line while you are viewing the article. Other databases such as the EBSCO databases (Academic Search Elite, Animals, Health Source, etc) provide a clear link in the citation of the article when you open it. Use the chart below to learn where to find the durable link. Then, highlight the link and paste it in word pad, blackboard, or even Microsoft Word. You will need to paste it somewhere where you can alter this link to route students through the library's system.

View Database Page on Library Web site

Database

Description

Allows Durable Links

ABI INFORM

Business research database with 1,800+ business and financial journals. Covers business topics, company information, financial research, and related fields. 1971-present.

Y (Use “Link pickup” when viewing full text)

Academic Search Elite—English & Spanish Interfaces

General subject databases with full text for 1,260+ academic, social sciences, humanities, general science, education, and multicultural journals. Citations and abstracts for 2,880+ journals. 1984 - present.

Y (From the Result List or an open article, select either the E-mail button or the Save button. Click the Links tab. )

Animals

Provides in-depth information on a variety of topics relating to animals.

Y (From the Result List or an open article, select either the E-mail button or the Save button. Click the Links tab. )

ArticleFirst

General subject database with 12,000+ publications covering business, science, the humanities, social science, medicine, technology, popular culture and more. Updated daily. 1990-present.

Y (Use “Link pickup” when viewing full text)

Britannica Online

Complete encyclopedia plus Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, the Britannica Book of the Year and Internet directory with 130,000+ links to web sites selected, rated and reviewed by Britannica editors.

N

Business Source Elite

Full-text articles for 950+ journals covering business, management, economics, banking, finance, accounting and much more. Citations and abstracts for 1,650+ journals. 1984 - present.

Y (From the Result List or an open article, select either the E-mail button or the Save button. Click the Links tab. )

Chicago Tribune

Full-text articles from the newspaper. International, national, Chicago regional and local news. Paid advertisements are not included. 1985 - present.

N

CINAHL

Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature. Citations and abstracts for 1,200+ nursing, allied health and health sciences journals. Links to EBSCO for full text of some articles. 1982 - present.

Y (From the Result List or an open article, select either the E-mail button or the Save button. Click the Links tab. )

Clase and Periodical

Clase indexes documents specializing in the sciences and technology published in Latin America. These are published in the Spanish, Portuguese, French, and English languages.

Y (Use “Link pickup” when viewing full text)

Clinical Pharmacology

Contains clinically-relevant drug monographs for all U.S. prescription drugs, hard-to-find herbal and nutritional supplements, over-the-counter products, and new and investigational drugs.

Y (From the Result List or an open article, select either the E-mail button or the Save button. Click the Links tab. )

College Catalogs Online

Includes over 14,000 college catalogs in complete cover-to-cover, original page format. two-year, four-year, graduate, and professional schools are included. Database search capabilities include keyword, geographic, alphabetical listing, and by criteria such as major, tuition, and enrollment. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the college catalogs.

N

Communication & Mass Media Complete

Provides information in areas related to communication and mass media.

Y (From the Result List or an open article, select either the E-mail button or the Save button. Click the Links tab. )

Criminal Justice Periodical Index

Full-text coverage of 45 criminal justice and law-related journals plus citations and/or abstracts for 100+ additional journal titles. 1986 - present.

Y (Use “Save Link” button)

ECO

A collection of 3000+ scholarly journals. Covers business, education, humanities, literature, social sciences, psychology, and science. 1995 to present.

Y (Use “Link pickup” when viewing full text)

ERIC

Largest education database in the world.1 million+ records of journal articles, research reports, curriculum and teaching guides, conference papers, and books. Includes information on subjects such as adult, career, and vocational education; information and technology; assessment and evaluation; language and linguistics; disabilities and gifted education; reading and communication; educational management; teacher and teacher education; elementary and early childhood education; urban education; higher education; and more. 1966 – present.

Y (Use “Link pickup” when viewing full text)

Expanded Academic ASAP

General subject database with full-text coverage of 1,300 journal titles and citations/abstracts for articles for 2,300 additional journal titles. Wide variety of disciplines, including social sciences, business, humanities, science, and technology. 1980 - present.

Y (When you see the InfoMark tag () at the top of a page, you can copy and save the URL displayed in your browser.

Find-it! Illinois

Illinois, IGI currently provides access to State of Illinois Web pages. Provides access to more than 20,000 Illinois government sites.

URLs can be copied directly without special durable link procedure

Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia

This database provides over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of topics.

Y (From the Result List or an open article, select either the E-mail button or the Save button. Click the Links tab. )

Gale’s Literature Resource Center

Provides access to biographies, bibliographies, and critical analyses of authors from every age and literary discipline

Y (When you see the InfoMark tag () at the top of a page, you can copy and save the URL displayed in your browser.

GPO Access

Free electronic access to information products produced by the federal government. Access to 1,000+ databases of federal information in over 70 disciplines. Searches 1,350+ official U.S. federal agency and military Internet sites.

URLs can be copied directly without special durable link procedure

GPO Monthly Catalog

Covers all types of government documents, including Congressional reports, hearings, debates, and judiciary materials; judicial materials; and documents issued by executive departments (Defense, State, Labor, Office of the President, etc.). 1976-present. *No password required at any time.*

URLs can be copied directly without special durable link procedure

Harpweek

Full-text articles and images from Harper's Weekly, the 19th century "Journal of Civilization." Covers the Civil War and Reconstruction periods of American history. 1857-1877.

N

Health Reference Center Academic

Full-text coverage of 180 titles and citations and/or abstracts of articles in 228 titles, including nursing and health journals, medical pamphlets, topical overviews, and reference books. Four years ago – present. IGL: Illinois Government Information. Part of Find It! Illinois. Provides access to 20,000+ Illinois government sites.

Y (When you see the InfoMark tag () at the top of a page, you can copy and save the URL displayed in your browser.

Health Source: Consumer Edition

Full text for 180+ health periodicals, 1100+ health pamphlets, and 20 health reference books, including Stedman’s Medical Dictionary.

Y (From the Result List or an open article, select either the E-mail button or the Save button. Click the Links tab. )

Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition

Nearly 580 scholarly full-text, health and medical journals and 600+ abstracted and indexed journals. Includes USP Pharmacopoeia DI: Volume II Advice for the Lay Patient and Stedman's Medical Dictionary . Coverage varies, some journals are covered 1966-present.

Y (From the Result List or an open article, select either the E-mail button or the Save button. Click the Links tab. )

Literary Index to Gale Publications

 

Index to literary criticism books. Our library owns many, but not all, of the books indexed. Once you've found an author or a work, click here to view a list of the books in our library.Then visit the library to use the books.

URLs can be copied directly without special durable link procedure

MAS Ultra - School Edition

Full text from 460+ periodicals covering general reference, health, science, and other areas. Includes indexing and abstracts for 520+ magazines,3,000+ charts, tables and graphs; 5,000 full text Magill Book Reviews; 140 Macmillan books; 540+ health and science-related pamphlets, CIA World Factbook and Essential Documents in American History. Indexing 1984 – present; full text 1990 – present

Y (From the Result List or an open article, select either the E-mail button or the Save button. Click the Links tab. )

MEDLINE

One of the most trusted sources for medical research information. Created by the National Library of Medicine. Includes clinical medicine, nutrition, dentistry, pathology, education, psychiatry, experimental, medicine, toxicology, health services, administration, veterinary, medicine, and nursing. 1966 – present.

Y (Use “Link pickup” when viewing full text)

News Illinois

News articles about regional and state events and issues from wire services and state newspapers. 1997 - present.

N

Oxford English Dictionary

Complete A-to-Z sequence of the Second Edition of the dictionary, its three-volume Additions Series, and also includes draft material, which represents the latest progress toward the Third Edition. Current meaning of a word plus its development through time.

Y, but limited (Use “Mail” button)

Periodical Abstracts

2,040+ titles on a wide range of subjects including business, current affairs, economics, literature, psychology, religion, and women's studies. 1987 – present.

Y (Use “Link pickup” when viewing full text)

Physicians Desk Reference Electronic Library

A range of pharmaceutical databases including product photos, chemical structures, and illustrations. Includes Stedman's Medical Dictionary drug cross-references, and PDR® Drug Interactions functions.

N

ProQuest Research Library

2,000+ periodicals in a wide range of subject areas. 1986 – present.

Y (Use “Document URL” in citation)

Proquest Newspaper --Los Angeles Times

Major daily newspaper from Los Angeles. With the nation's largest editorial department, it offers extensive coverage of national, international, and local news. Covers 1985-present.

Y (Use “Document URL” in citation)

Sanborn Insurance Maps 1867 to 1970 (Illinois)

Maps chart the growth of villages, towns, and cities of the state of Illinois. Hundreds of detailed, large-scale maps drawn at a 50 feet to an inch. Maps list street blocks and building numbers in use at the time the map was made and previous numbers. 1867 – 1970.

N

SIRS Researcher

General reference database with full-text articles from 1,500+ domestic and international newspapers and journals on a variety of topics, including social sciences, life sciences, history, economics, politics, and global issues. 1988 - present.

Y (When you see the InfoMark tag () at the top of a page, you can copy and save the URL displayed in your browser.

Wilson Select Plus

General reference database including full-text articles from 1300+ sources. It covers a wide range of subject areas including accounting, human resources, advertising, insurance, auditing, international trade, banking, international trends, broadcasting, investment analysis, computers, management, economics, marketing, education, planning and strategy, engineering, public administration, environment, real estate, finance, taxation, foreign, investment, telecommunications, general, science, transportation, and health care. 1994 – present.

Y (Use “Link pickup” when viewing full text)

World Almanac

One of the most vital reference sources. Includes facts, encyclopedia entries, biographies, statistics, and demographics. 1998 – present.

N

 

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