Create Off-Campus Links
Two key factors causing links to licensed library content to fail:
Session IDs
Here is an example of a URL for an article in EBSCO that was copied directly from the browser address bar:
The "sid" and "sessionmgr" elements mean the address is only valid while the user has an active browser session. Trying the link after the session has ended will result in an error.
The solution? Locate and copy the item's permalink. As the name suggests, permalinks are permanent and stable links to articles. Permalinks
Authenticating with MyGeorgeFox Credentials
Because high-quality information is expensive, access to Library databases requires a subscription. Only people connected with the university, such as active students and employees, are legally permitted to access these databases.
The great majority of databases can be accessed seamlessly from on campus. However, when a student or employee is off campus, the vendor needs a way to know they are actually affiliated with Fox.
The solution? Prepending a "proxy" to database links that requires the user to log in with MyGeorgeFox username and password before being able to see the content.