Linking to Online Library Resources

Basic Linking Format: Include the Proxy Server

Use the library's PURL:

1. Go to the library's databases page (http://library.csustan.edu/datbases/ )
2. Copy the URL for the desired resource. (Right click on the desired link and "Copy Shortcut" [in Internet Explorer] or "Copy Link Location" [in Firefox].)
3. Paste the URL in the desired spot. (e.g. an MS Word document, a class readings list, etc.)

Example: The PURL for the library's subscription to the LexisNexis database is: http://library.csustan.edu/s/purl.php?319

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Add the proxy server information to the URL:

Add http://ezproxy.lib.csustan.edu:2048/login?url= before the URL of a subscription resource.

Example: http://ezproxy.lib.csustan.edu:2048/login?url=http://www.lexisnexis.com/universe

Linking to Specific Journal Articles

Each library database may have a different method to create a link to a specific article. Some of the journal publishers are now using a DOI, a system of identifying and accessing articles from many different publishers.

Articles with a DOI

Please note: The DOI server will only work for articles that are part of the Library's subscriptions. DOIs for non-subscribed articles will usually return only an abstract of the article.

Instructions: Put together the proxy server string, the DOI server, and the DOI itself. DOIs are often found with the full-text of an online article available via the publisher's website, in the citation to an article in a library database, or at the bottom of the first page of a printed journal article.

• Proxy server: http://ezproxy.lib.csustan.edu:2048/login?url=
• DOI server: http://dx.doi.org/
• Example DOI: 10.1220/eps2

Example: http://ezproxy.lib.csustan.edu:2048/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1220/eps2

Articles from an EBSCO Full-Text Resource

Full-text resources available from EBSCO include Academic Search Elite, CINAHL Plus with Full-Text, Communication and Mass Media Complete, and PsycARTICLES.

Instructions: Put together the proxy server string with the "Persistent link to this record" found on the EBSCO record for the article.

• Proxy server: http://ezproxy.lib.csustan.edu:2048/login?url=
• Example persistent link: http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=afh&AN=26325069&site=ehost-live

Example: Dogs of War
URL: http://ezproxy.lib.csustan.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=afh&AN=26325069&site=ehost-live

Articles from a ProQUEST Full-Text Resource

Full-text resources available from ProQuest include ABI/INFORM, Ethnic NewsWatch, Gender Watch, and ProQuest Newspapers.

Instructions: Put together the proxy server string with the "Document URL" found at the bottom of the ProQuest screen containing the article.

• Proxy server: http://ezproxy.lib.csustan.edu:2048/login?url=
• Example Document URL: http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=1339963711&sid=1&Fmt=3&clientId=17873&RQT=309&VName=PQD

Example: Maddog Unleashed http://ezproxy.lib.csustan.edu:2048/login?url=http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=1339963711&sid=1&Fmt=3&clientId=17873&RQT=309&VName=PQD

Why Use These Links?

The library subscribes to dozens of online research databases and electronic collections which provide access to the full-text of millions of journal articles and thousands of books online. Almost all of these resources are not available for free to the general public, but are only accessible through the library's subscription. When accessed from a computer physically located on the CSU Stanislaus campus, the publisher provides free access because the University Library has paid for the subscription. For computers that are off-campus, a special link must be used which prompts CSU Stanislaus students, faculty and staff to provide their ID number. This allows the library to "authenticate" the user, providing them free access to the online resource using the library's subscription (via a device called a proxy server).

For More Help:

For assistance with creating these links, call the Reference Desk (209) 667-3233 or contact the John Brandt (x6563 or jbrandt@csustan.edu.