What is a permalink?
Answer
A permanent link, or "permalink" is a web address or URL that consistently (i.e. permanently) points to a specific online location.
Other terms:
- stable link
- stable URL
- durable link
- persistent link
- document URL
Why can't I just copy the URL in the browser address bar?
That link might break! The URL in the address bar usually contains dynamically generated session-based or search-based information, so it is unique to that moment in time. It may not work later.
Note: A permalink is not the same as a doi.
What should I do instead?
Either find the permalink (examples below) or download the PDF. We recommend saving PDFs in a cloud-based storage option, such as Box, Dropbox, or Google Drive, so you will have access to your documents from anywhere!
Permalink Examples
JSTOR
EBSCO
ProQuest
