In order provide students with permanent links to articles in library databases that will work from both on and off campus, you need to create a special link using the link converter below. By utilizing this tool, rather than uploading a PDF file to Sakai, you are helping the library collect more accurate usage data.
Creating Links
- Find and copy the link that you'd like to convert.
- Paste link below and click Convert Link.
Locating Database Links to Use in the Converter
Right click on the DOI, copy the link address, and convert the link.
![Anthrosource screenshot](https://www.plu.edu/library/wp-content/uploads/sites/479/2022/08/anthrosource-doi-1.png)
Copy the link and paste into the convert.
![Gale screenshot](https://www.plu.edu/library/wp-content/uploads/sites/479/2022/08/gale-get-link.png)
Click Get Link.
![Gale Get Link screenshot](https://www.plu.edu/library/wp-content/uploads/sites/479/2022/08/gale-screenshot.png)
Click Select button, then ellipsis will display. Click Copy.
Right click on the PDF Full Text link, copy the link address, and convert the link.
![Ovid screenshot](https://www.plu.edu/library/wp-content/uploads/sites/479/2022/08/ovid-pdf.png)
Copy the Document URL; no need to convert the link.
Need Help with Linking?
Electronic and Print Reserves: Course Reserves, 253-535-7501, ereserve@plu.edu
Sakai: Help Desk, 253-535-7525, sakai@plu.edu
Troubleshooting: 253-535-7500, library@plu.edu
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