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Creating Permalinks for EResources: Creating Permalinks in OMNI

Getting Started

Creating Permalinks using OMNI

  • The Libraries recommend using Omni to create permalinks as much as possible.
If you do not find a permalink that opens directly in OMNI
  • Consult the Exceptions tabs of this guide to identify the resource types you need, e.g. journal articles or streaming media links
  • Links and instructions for databases that offer permalinks are provided

 

Steps for creating permalinks using OMNI

  • To start, use elements from the citation (e.g., article title, journal title, book title, author, etc.) to search Omni for the resource.
  • If you find what you need, follow these instructions:

1. Click on the title of the relevant resource to retrieve the full record where you will see the permalink option display.

OMNI record

2. Click the permalink icon in the “Send to” section.

OMNI permalink icon

3. Copy the permalink to the clipboard.

4. Add the permalink to any online document or web page or to a Moodle course page or other online student resource. The link will always return users to this record and full-text options for electronic versions will be displayed by Omni. If the user is off-campus, they will be asked to authenticate via Passport York when attempting to access full text.

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Key Contacts

For questions about eResources, contact ereport@yorku.ca 

For questions about copyright, consult the university’s Copyright Office website. Specific copyright questions can also be e-mailed to copy@yorku.ca.

What is a permalink?

Permalinks are stable links that make it easier for the York University community to access Omni records, e-articles, e-books and other scholarly content. These links facilitate access to subscribed resources via York’s proxy server and thus provide seamless authentication when off-campus. These links can easily be used in any online resource including Moodle course pages.

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