If you would like to link to an article found in a library database follow the steps on the Database Linking page to make sure your link has the correct information.
There are a number of ways to incorporate library resources into your web page or course
management system (e.g. WebCT/Compass, Moodle, Angel, or Desire2Learn).
Click here for a general overview of database
linking.
Contact Lori Mestre, the Digital Learning Librarian, at lmestre@illinois.edu or call 305-919-5604 for more information on incorporating the ideas below or to suggest alternatives.
Some of the library links need a proxy prefix in order for you to create a permanent (persistent) url. See the pages linked below for examples of how to create these persistent urls. Click here to learn more about proxy servers.
The Sources Below do not Require any Special Prefixes. Simply add the url to your page.
Ask-A-Librarian: http://www.library.uiuc.edu/askus/ This page provides options for asking a library or research-related question either online with chat or IM, on your home or cell phone, by email, or at the reference desk.
Library Resources for Courses: http://www.library.uiuc.edu/learn/instruction/classmaterial.html A list of guides for specific classes that were prepared by subject librarians. Help your students get to choice resources.
S ubject Guides Prepared by Librarians: http://www.library.uiuc.edu/learn/instruction/webguides.html Comprehensive research guides prepared by subject librarians for finding information in various subjects. These are much more extensive than the course guides listed above.
Tutorials: http://www.library.uiuc.edu/diglit/tutorials/ This page lists tutorials prepared to help students navigate the library resources, including various databases. Also see: http://www.library.uiuc.edu/learn
If you would like to link to an article found in a library database follow the steps on the Database Linking page to make sure your link has the correct information.
University LibraryFor comments on this page contact: Digital Learning Librarian
Last modified by: Lori Mestre on 10/27/08