A persistent URL (PURL), or permalink, is a durable link that connects you directly to an article, eBook, or other item in the TSTC Library. Persistent URLs can be helpful if you wish to share a library resource with a classmate or an instructor, or if you wish to quickly link back to a resource. PURLs also help us remain in compliance with copyright rules when sharing and linking to Library resources.
Be aware that while PURLs are persistent, they are NOT necessarily permanent. PURLs may become obsolete over time, especially as our Library database subscriptions change year to year.
You may be prompted to provide your TSTC OneID in order to connect to the resource. Additionally, each Library database has a different process for capturing PURLs. You can find this process below.
Another alternative to PURLs is to create individual library database accounts. Two of our most popular Library databases which allow you to create personal accounts where you can save resources are EBSCOhost and ProQuest. See our page on Personal Database Accounts for more information.