What are permalinks?

A permalink (also called persistent link) is a permanent link to an online resource, such as a journal article. In contrast to the URL in a browser address bar which will change and become unstable over time, a permalink is a static hyperlink.  This makes permalinks the safest way to make sure you can always get back to a specific resource.  Permalinks are also the most reliable way to share access to an online resource with the wider MTU community, for example by embedding the link in Canvas.

Note that when you click on a permalink you will be required to sign in using your MTU username and password.

Finding permalinks

1. Find the article you want to link to

2. Click on the article's title link to view it's record detail page

3. Under Tools, click the Permalink option.

4. Paste the URL wherever you wish to save or share the article.