how do i link blackboard articles to library

To link to a database article in Blackboard, use the permanent URL (a non-changing web address). Contact a librarian if you cannot find the permanent link for a particular book, book chapter, article or video. The EZ Proxy URL is already embedded in these databases' links:

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Linking to Articles from Library Databases

When making an article available within Blackboard, it is best, whenever possible, to provide a link to the article from the library's databases, rather than uploading a PDF. Making additional copies of a work may violate Fair Use.

Linking to Articles in JSTOR

To add a direct link to an article from JSTOR into Blackboard you will need your campus’s proxy server URL and the stable URL of the article from JSTOR.

Linking to Articles in Proquest Databases

To add a direct link to an article from one of the Proquest databases in Blackboard you will need the Document URL for the article. The Document URL is located at the very bottom of the record for that article - below the HTML full-text if it's available. Copy and paste the Document URL into your Blackboard course site.

Linking to Articles in OneSearch

Permalinks generated by OneSearch automatically ensure that all links you create will be routed through the Library's proxy server to permit off-campus access by your students.

Linking to Articles in EBSCO Databases

To add a direct link to an article from one of the EBSCO databases into Blackboard you will need to locate the Permalink for the article.

Why Add Permalinks to Licensed Electronic Resources in Blackboard?

According to Fair Use guidelines, a portion of a copyrighted work is permissible to post to a web page for classroom use - including Blackboard. These guidelines include the copying and pasting of a part or whole of a copyrighted work as well as uploading scanned copies.

How to Add Permalinks to Articles in BlackBoard

When putting links to articles from Iona’s subscription databases into a BlackBoard course it is important that you use the permalink (also called a stable link, durable link, persistent link, permanent link or document link) in order to ensure the link is valid and remains active.

Copyright for Articles Shared Via BlackBoard

Posting an item to Blackboard does not exempt an instructor from copyright regulations, however, it does allow educators to "stretch" the provisions of fair use.