Databases With Persistent URLs

A persistent URL or link is a web address that will consistently point to a specific information source such as an article in a full-text library database. This page was created to make it easier to locate or create persistent links using Pardee Library databases with that capability.  Faculty may wish to attach persistent URLs to their syllabus page on SMG Tools, CourseInfo or Blackboard to create links to articles for course readings.  Students working on team projects may wish to share articles with one another and could do so with persistent URLs.  If you need help locating or creating a persistent link, please contact the library.

Not sure which database contains the publication that you need?  Consult the Search Engine to Electronic Journals.

To make online resources available through SMG Tools, please consult: http://smghelp.bu.edu/its/SMGtools.shtml#makeavail

To make online resources available through Blackboard, please consult: http://smghelp.bu.edu/its/blackboard.shtml#makeavail

You may also want to consult Incorporating EzProxy Into Provided Links, from the Office of Information Technology.

 
Databases

Where to Find Persistent URL
(use copy & paste to add URL to your document)

ABI/INFORM Global [About]

In the article citation, under “Document URL.”

Academic OneFile [About]

At the bottom of the full-text article under “Source Citation” or click on “Infomark” link on top left corner of the page.

Berkeley E-Press Journals [About]

When viewing the article, the URL is listed in the address area of your browser.

Britannica Online [About]

When viewing the article, the URL is listed in the address area of your browser.

Business Source Premier [About]

In the article citation, under “Persistent link to this record." Links to Harvard Business Review are not permitted, due to licensing restrictions.  To ensure that the link works off-campus, add the following prefix: http://ezproxy.bu.edu/login?url=

Computer Science Index [About]

In the article citation, under “Persistent link to this record.” To ensure that the link works off-campus, add the following prefix: http://ezproxy.bu.edu/login?url=

Congressional Universe [About]

Instructions for this LexisNexis database are available here.  You will need to construct your own persistent URL based on the instructions provided and add the following prefix: http://ezproxy.bu.edu/login?url= 

Corporate Affiliations.com [About]

Instructions for this LexisNexis database are available here. You will need to construct your own persistent URL based on the instructions provided and add the following prefix: http://ezproxy.bu.edu/login?url= 

Dissertation Abstracts (ProQuest) [About]

In the article citation, under “Document URL.”

EconLit [About]

Under “Persistent link to this record.” To ensure that the link works off-campus, add the following prefix: http://ezproxy.bu.edu/login?url=

Encyclopedia of American Industries [About]

At bottom of the full-text article under “Source Citation” or click on “Infomark” link on top left corner of the page.


Encyclopedia of Small Business 2nd edition [About]

At bottom of the full-text article under “Source Citation” or click on “Infomark” link on top left corner of the page.

EIU - Economist Intelligence Unit [About] (Works only with Firefox)

When viewing country reports, the URL is listed in the address area of the browser. Persistent URLs may not work with all sections of the database. This database is not currently compliant with Internet Explorer.

Factiva [About]
The process for creating persistent links is a bit involved.  Please contact the library if you require assistance. Factiva's persistent link instructions are available here.

General Business File ASAP [About]

When viewing the article, the persistent URL is listed in the address area of the browser. Most URLs are persistent and include “purl” in the address.  The presence of an InfoMark symbol confirms that the URL is persistent.

Ingenta [About]

Persistent URLs can be created. Instructions are here.

Investext Plus [About]

When viewing the article, the persistent URL is listed in the address area of your browser. Most URLs are persistent and should include “purl” in the address. The presence of an InfoMark symbol confirms that the URL is persistent.

JSTOR [About]

A “Stable URL” should appear at the bottom of each article citation in the search results. To ensure that the link works off-campus, add the following prefix: http://ezproxy.bu.edu/login?url=

LexisNexis Academic [About]

Instructions for this database are available here. You will need to construct your own persistent URL based on the instructions provided and add the following prefix: http://ezproxy.bu.edu/login?url= 

Massachusetts Newsstand (Proquest) [About] In the article citation, under “Document URL.”
NBER (National Bureau of Economic Research) [About]

When viewing article, the URL is listed in the address area of your browser.

NetLibrary [About]

The URL for persistent linking from NetLibrary is: www.netlibrary.com.ezproxy.bu.edu/summary.asp?id=PRODUCTID#
Product ID can be found under “eContent Details” for each book that requires a persistent link.

OECD Economic Surveys from SourceOECD [About]

Persistent URLs exist for some items. Click on “For Librarians” at top of page, then go to Easy Links and select “For a complete list of our Easylinks, click here.” The list is located here. To ensure that the link works off-campus, add the following prefix: http://ezproxy.bu.edu/login?url=

Oxford Reference Online [About]

Persistent URLs are listed below “ How to cite this entry.” To ensure that the link works off-campus, add the following prefix: http://ezproxy.bu.edu/login?url=

Press Display [About]

Click on “Blog this Page” and then select “View Source” to view the Persistent URL. Keep in mind that this database is only current through the past 60 days.

PsycARTICLES [About]

Under “Persistent link to this record.” To ensure that the link works off-campus, add the following prefix: http://ezproxy.bu.edu/login?url=

Regional Business News [About]

Under “Persistent link to this record.” To ensure that the link works off-campus, add the following prefix: http://ezproxy.bu.edu/login?url=

Science Direct [About]

Follow “Export Citation” instructions and a persistent URL should be created as part of the citation.  To ensure that the link works off-campus, add the following prefix: http://ezproxy.bu.edu/login?url=  Another option is to follow the instructions listed here.

Source OECD [About] Persistent URLs exist for some items. Click on “For Librarians” at top of page, then go to Easy Links and select “For a complete list of our Easylinks, click here.” The list is located here.
SpringerLink [About] Instructions are available here. To ensure that the link works off-campus, add the following prefix: http://ezproxy.bu.edu/login?url=
Sports Discus [About]

Under “Persistent link to this record.” To ensure that the link works off-campus, add the following prefix: http://ezproxy.bu.edu/login?url=

Statistical Universe [About] Instructions for this LexisNexis database are available here. You will need to construct your own persistent URL based on the instructions provided and add the following prefix: http://ezproxy.bu.edu/login?url= 
Wall Street Journal - US [About] In the article citation, under “Document URL.”
Wall Street Journal - Asia [About] In the article citation, under “Document URL.”
Wall Street Journal - Europe  [About] In the article citation, under “Document URL.”
Wilson Business Full Text [About] In the article citation under “Persistent URL.”


*For a complete list of databases, visit Mugar Library's Electronic Indexes and Databases page.

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