Persistent links to Camosun's licensed eresources should start with the following string of characters, known as our proxy prefix:
https://libsecure.camosun.bc.ca:2443/login?url=
This prompts you to log in or authenticate via EZproxy using your Camosun domain account (C# + password).
TIP: If you are having trouble logging in to library databases remotely, check whether the link you are using includes the Camosun proxy prefix.
Permalinks (also called persistent links or stable URLs) point to specific articles, journals, ebooks, or search results within library research databases. They allow authorized users to access licensed resources on or off campus. Permalinks can be used within teaching materials, SharePoint, D2L, email or reference lists.
[Camosun proxy prefix] + [database URL] + [unique resource ID or search string]
https://libsecure.camosun.bc.ca:2443/login?url=https://canadacommons.ca/artifacts/1874020/spotted-owls/2623017/
*Not all databases provide persistent links in the correct format. Be sure to TEST permalinks on and off campus before sharing them! Please contact the library if you have questions.
With the August 14, 2024, launch of the updated interface for the EBSCO Discovery Service, known at Camosun as Single Search, you can say goodbye to those pesky permalinks!
Browser URLs are now stable, making it even easier to share or bookmark articles and other research resources. The new URL has the Camosun proxy prefix information already included and will start with:
https://research.ebsco.com/c/vsabqu
IMPORTANT! this only applies to Single Search URLs, not those in other EBSCO databases or external sources found through Full Text Finder links. If in doubt, ask a librarian!
A DOI (Digital Object Identifier) is a type of permanent link often used to identify articles in online journals. It is generally found at the top of the article itself, or within the citation or abstract. Some of our providers who use DOIs include: SAGE Publications, Oxford Journals Online, ScienceDirect, Springer, Wiley, and more!
If you (or your students) will be accessing the article off campus using a DOI, you will need to add the Camosun Library proxy prefix to the article DOI to allow proper authentication. The resource must also be configured in EZproxy. Contact the Systems Librarian if you have questions about a specific resource.
https://libsecure.camosun.bc.ca:2443/login?url=
The completed link should look something like this:
https://libsecure.camosun.bc.ca:2443/login?url=https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/089431849901200401
