If full-text is available why shouldn't I just download the PDF and place that in Moodle?
Linking is a more acceptable way to provide students access to library resources. You may violate copyright and Library contracts with database providers by downloading an article to be placed in Moodle.
Linking also provides better usage statistics to library resources and helps your students better understand how to use library resources.
The new EBSCO user interface does linking a little differently. In the past one would need to look for the “permalink” and make sure EMU’s proxy url was part of the link. With the new user interface that is no longer the case.
Once you have found the article you wish to use, choose “Share” in the right hand corner (The arrow pointing to the right) and then choose create link and “Copy to clipboard”. This link will work for on campus and off campus access.
Each database provider has its own way of providing stable URLs. For most databases you will not use the URL in your browser address bar.
If you have students who will need to access resources off-campus, you will need to include the proxy server address in front of any stable URL.
https://emu.idm.oclc.org/login?url=
Some examples of what to look for...
JSTOR - Look for the "Stable URL:" at the top of each article record
Films on Demand - look for the "Embed/Link" under the title of the video and select Record URL to copy into Moodle.
Academic Videos Online - Choose the film, click on Share and use the Via Permalink option.
