Why create shareable links?
Shareable links are formatted to include authentication information for OpenAthens, which is Tufts libraries' single sign-on identity management system. This system allows publishers' websites to recognize that users are members of the Tufts community and have access to library resources regardless of their location. If you share a link that isn't formatted in this way, off-campus users may be unable to access it unless they are logged into the Tufts VPN.
Who should create them?
If you share a link directly to a library resource, like an eBook, book chapter, article, or streaming content, you should create a shareable link. If you have older links that include the EZproxy prefix, you need to create new OpenAthens links for resources in Canvas. But if you're an instructor and need to create Canvas links to library resources you haven't used before, you can use the Canvas Reading List tool, which automatically formats the links. Learn more about putting electronic/digital material on reserve for your students.
How do I create a shareable link?
Link Generator
Use our automated tool to transform your persistent links and DOIs to OpenAthens-compatible links.
Manually create OpenAthens-compatible links
Once you have created your persistent link or DOI, add the resources prefix to the beginning of your URL.
The resources prefix is: https://resources.libraries.tufts.edu/?Location=