The step-by-step procedures provided below were designed for creating stable links while on campus. These instructions may not work correctly if you are attempting to create a stable link while off campus.

When creating a stable link, a good rule of thumb is to look at the completed URL and confirm that it contains 'ezproxy.viu.ca' only once in the address. This indicates that the Library's proxy server (EZProxy) information is embedded in the link, which will make the link work both on- and off-campus.  If the link already contains 'ezproxy.viu.ca', the EZProxy prefix does not need to be prepended to the link (in fact, adding it will likely break the link).

If you have any questions about creating a stable link, please contact us for assistance.

1. To create a stable link in an EBSCOhost database, first click the hyperlinked resource title.

2. From the detailed article page under tools click "Permalink".

3. The permalink will appear above the resource title.

Highlight the URL, right click, and then select "Copy" the stable link is now copied to your clipboard and can be pasted into a document, email, website, or other location. The automatically generated stable link has the Library's EZProxy prefix built in and is ready to be used to access resources on or off campus. 

1. To create a stable link in ProQuest, first click the hyperlinked resource title.

2. From the detailed article page, click "Abstract/Details"

3. Scroll to the bottom of the page until you see the "Document URL".

Highlight the URL, right click, and select "Copy". The stable link is now copied to your clipboard and can be pasted into a document, email, website, or other location. The automatically generated stable link has the Library's EZProxy prefix built in and is ready to be used to access resources on or off campus. 

1. To create a stable link in JSTOR, first click the hyperlinked resource title.

2. From the detailed article page, the stable links can be found on the left side of the page.

Highlight the URL, right click the highlighted URL, and select "Copy". The stable link is now copied to your clipboard and can be pasted into a document, email, website, or other location. If the resource will be accessed off-campus, use the “Remote Access URL” which includes the VIU Library proxy server prefix. The “Stable URL” does not include the VIU Library proxy server prefix, which is essential to providing off-campus access to stable links.

1.To create a stable link in Project MUSE, from the search results page right click "Download".

2. Select 'Copy Link Address" from the shortcut menu.

Open a new tab and paste the link into the address bar. In front of the link, add the VIU EZProxy prefix, https://ezproxy.viu.ca/login?url=. This will ensure the permalink is complete and will allow access. A complete permalink should look like this:

1. To create a stable link in Oxford Journals Online, from the search results page, find the DOI of the resource and copy it.

Open a new tab and enter the DOI into the address bar. In front of the DOI, add the VIU EZProxy prefix, https://ezproxy.viu.ca/login?url=. This will ensure the permalink is complete and will allow access. A complete permalink should look like this:

1. To create a stable link in Cambridge Core, first click the hyperlinked resource title.

2. From the detailed article page, scroll down to the bottom of the page to locate the DOI of the resource. Copy the DOI.

Open a new tab and enter the DOI into the address bar. In front of the DOI, add the VIU EZProxy prefix, https://ezproxy.viu.ca/login?url=. This will ensure the permalink is complete and will allow access. A Complete permalink should look like this:

1. To create a stable link in SAGE Premier, from the search results page right click the PDF icon.

2. Select 'Copy Link Address' from the shortcut menu.

Open a new tab and paste the link into the address bar. In front of the link, add the VIU EZProxy prefix, https://ezproxy.viu.ca/login?url=. This will ensure the permalink is complete and will allow access. A complete permalink should look like this:

1. To create a stable link in SpringerLink, from the search results page right click "Download PDF".

2. Select "Copy Link Address" from the shortcut menu.

Open a new tab and paste the link into the address bar. In front of the link, add the VIU EZProxy prefix, https://ezproxy.viu.ca/login?url=. This will ensure the permalink is complete and will allow access. A complete permalink should look like this:

1. To create a stable link in Wiley, first click the hyperlinked resource title.

2. From the detailed article page, right click the PDF icon.

3. Select "Copy Link Address" from the shortcut menu.

Open a new tab and paste the link into the address bar. In front of the link, add the VIU EZProxy prefix, https://ezproxy.viu.ca/login?url=. This will ensure the permalink is complete and will allow access. A complete permalink should look like this:

1.To create a stable link in Taylor & Francis Online, first click the hyperlinked resource title.

2. From the detailed article page, under the title, right-click the "doi.org" URL, and select "Copy link address".

Open a new tab and paste the link into the address bar. In front of the link, add the VIU EZProxy prefix, https://ezproxy.viu.ca/login?url=. This will ensure the permalink is complete and will allow access. A complete permalink should look like this:

1.To create a stable link in Ebook Central, first click the hyperlinked resource title.

2. From the detailed item page, click "Share Link to Book".

3. Right-click the URL in the "COPY LINK" text box and select "Copy". 

The stable link is now copied to your clipboard and can be pasted into a document, email, website, or other location. 

1. To create a stable link in De Gruyter, first click the hyperlinked resource title.

2. From the detailed article page, scroll down to the bottom of the page to locate the DOI of the resource. Copy the DOI.

Open a new tab and enter the DOI into the address bar. In front of the DOI, add the VIU EZProxy prefix, https://ezproxy.viu.ca/login?url=. This will ensure the permalink is complete and will allow access. A complete permalink should look like this:

1. To create a stable link in Nature, first click the hyperlinked resource title.

2. From the detailed article page, scroll down to the bottom of the page to locate the DOI of the resource. Copy the DOI.

Open a new tab and enter the DOI into the address bar. In front of the DOI, add the VIU EZProxy prefix, https://ezproxy.viu.ca/login?url=. This will ensure the permalink is complete and will allow access. A complete permalink should look like this:

1. To create a stable link in Science Online, first click the hyperlinked resource title.

2. From the detailed article page, click the Share icon on the right side of the page.

3. Copy the provided link.

Open a new tab and enter the link into the address bar. In front of the link, add the VIU EZProxy prefix, https://ezproxy.viu.ca/login?url=. This will ensure the permalink is complete and will allow access. A complete permalink should look like this:

1. To create a stable link in OVID, first click the hyperlinked resource title.

2. At the top of the detailed article page, click the Email Jumpstart icon.

3. A stable link is provided as a 'Jumpstart URL'. Copy this link.

The stable link is now copied to your clipboard and can be pasted into a document, email, website, or other location. The automatically generated stable link has the Library's EZProxy prefix built in and is ready to be used to access resources on or off campus.

1. To create a stable link in Canada Commons, first click the hyperlinked resource title.

2. On the detailed article page, copy the URL of the item found in the address bar. In front of this URL, add the VIU EZProxy prefix, https://ezproxy.viu.ca/login?url=. This will ensure the permalink is complete and will allow access. A complete permalink should look like this:

1. To create a stable link in Criterion on Demand, first click the hyperlinked resource title.

2. On the detailed article page, copy the URL of the item found in the address bar. In front of this URL, add the VIU EZProxy prefix, https://ezproxy.viu.ca/login?url=. This will ensure the permalink is complete and will allow access. A complete permalink should look like this:

1. To create a stable link in Films on Demand, first click the hyperlinked resource title.

2. On the detailed film page, click the share icon under the video player.

3. The Email share options will display. Click Embed/Link to display the stable links for the resource. A stable link is provided for the full item, as well as for the specific segment of the item. Copy your preferred link.

The stable link is now copied to your clipboard and can be pasted into a document, email, website, or other location. The automatically generated stable link has the Library's EZProxy prefix built in and is ready to be used to access resources on or off campus.

1. To create a stable link in NFB Campus, first click the hyperlinked resource title.

2. On the detailed article page, copy the URL of the item found in the address bar. In front of this URL, add the VIU EZProxy prefix, https://ezproxy.viu.ca/login?url=. This will ensure the permalink is complete and will allow access. A complete permalink should look like this:

1. To create a stable link in CBC Curio, first click the hyperlinked resource title.

2. From the detailed item page, click the Permalink button below the title of the item.

3. Copy the provided link.

Open a new tab and enter the link into the address bar. In front of the link, add the VIU EZProxy prefix, https://ezproxy.viu.ca/login?url=. This will ensure the permalink is complete and will allow access. A complete permalink should look like this:

1. To create a stable link in Kanopy, first click the hyperlinked resource title.

2. From the detailed item page, click the Share button below the video player.

3. Copy the provided link.

The stable link is now copied to your clipboard and can be pasted into a document, email, website, or other location. The automatically generated stable link has the Library's EZProxy prefix built in and is ready to be used to access resources on or off campus.

1. To create a stable link in Nexis Uni, first click the hyperlinked resource title.

2. From the detailed article page, click the Actions tab next to the title of the article, and select Link to this page.

3. Copy the provided link.

Open a new tab and enter the link into the address bar. In front of the link, add the VIU EZProxy prefix, https://ezproxy.viu.ca/login?url=. This will ensure the permalink is complete and will allow access. A complete permalink should look like this: