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Linking to e-resources - what and why?

Use the the e-resources Turku UAS has acquired for learning, teaching, and in online learning environments. Instead of copying, downloading, or sharing documents directly it is best to use hyperlinks to online materials because:

  • E-resources may have use restrictions for downloading or sharing articles.
  • Using hyperlinks to link to the e-resources you will make sure you will always use the latest updated version of the resource.
     
The library can help you create links that work! Please contact us by sending an email to library(a)turkuamk.fi.


NOTE: Licensed e-resources should not be linked just by copying the address from the address bar of the browser. These links will not work later, because they might include session specific details. Please note that links copied directly from the address bar may not work when opened outside the Turku UAS network. On this page you can find instructions on how to create links that work.

Linking to different types of e-resources

Linking to databases and other e-resources in Turku UAS Finna

1. Use the Finna search or browse databases in Turku UAS Finna to find the database you need.
2. Click on the name of the database to open the record.
3. Copy the address from the address bar and share the link. Other users can now access Finna and see the resource details by following this link. To open the database, click on Database interface.


 

Tip! Use Turku UAS Finna to create resource lists. Log in to Finna, search for the database you need and click on the Save to List pin icon. The record is added to your favourites and you can find the list under your Finna account. To share your favourites, click on Your lists, choose Visibility: Public and share the link to others.

Linking to e-books and e-journals in Turku UAS Finna

1. Search for the e-book or e-journal in Turku UAS Finna.
2. Click on the title to open the record.
3. Copy the address from the address bar to share the link. Other users can now access Finna and see the resource details by following this link. To open the e-book or e-journal, click on the link provided in the resource details.

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Tip! Use Finna to create resource lists. Log in to Finna, search for the database you need and click on the Save to List pin icon. The record is added to your favourites and you can find the list under your Finna account. To share your favourites, click on Your lists, choose Visibility: Public and share the link to others.

Linking to articles in database interfaces

1. Use the Turku UAS Finna search or browse databases to find the database you need and open the database interface. Search for the article you need.

2. Copy the article address: If the article has a permanent address such as a DOI, URN, permalink, or permanent URL, use it. If you cannot find a permanent address, copy the address from the browser's address bar.

3. To ensure off-campus access, add the Turku UAS EZProxy address https://login.ezproxy.turkuamk.fi/login?url= before the permalink or the address you have copied from the address bar. When you do this, the user will be directed to the Haka Login page and can access the material even outside the Turku UAS network.

4. Check that the link works and share the link.

Example: Turku UAS remote access server address + permalink. By using this link the user will be redirected to the article automatically.

login.ezproxy.turkuamk.fi/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ITSE-10-2015-0033

NOTE: When creating links outside the Turku UAS network, the link automatically includes the EZProxy address, so you do not need to add it.

User rights of e-resources

Turku UAS students and staff have a right to use electronic resources acquired by Turku UAS in studying, teaching, and research. Students and staff have a responsibility to follow the user rights. User rights define the terms and conditions for printing, saving, presenting, and distributing e-resources. User rights for an individual resource can be found under the § button in the User rights of individual e-resources list below.

Do you need help?

Contact the Turku UAS Library through an online form or by email library@turkuamk.fi.

We are happy to help you!

Usage rights of the guide

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