You will need to replace the OLD proxy URL portion of the link with the NEW proxy URL.
Link with OLD proxy URL prefix:
https://libpro.pittcc.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=164314518&site=ehost-live
Updated link with NEW proxy URL prefix:
https://login.proxy138.nclive.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=164314518&site=ehost-live
You will now enter your entire myPittCC e-mail address as your username when accessing library resources and you will be prompted to login no matter if you are on or off campus. We think our login page is pretty clear, but students who are used to only using the front part of their e-mail address may be confused. Please read the Online Access page (link below) for more details regarding the new server and how it will work.
You can add links to databases in your Moodle course.
REMEMBER! Let your students know that a link is a "database" link that will require them to enter their myPittCC username and password if they are not already logged into the campus portal.
You can provide a link to a specific article, video, etc., that resides within a database. In order for students to be able to access these resources from off campus, you must use permalinks that include the Library's proxy URL. If you need help or want a librarian to check your links, please let us know. We will be glad to help you.
Permalinks are static or permanent web addresses (URLs) which point to a specific item such as an article or e-book.
If you copy an article or database URL directly from the browser's address bar, it will typically no longer work once the browser is closed. Instead, look for a share icon or permalink provided on the page where the item is being displayed.
Do not copy the address bar URL. Instead, use the link provided once you click the share icon.
Databases may provide icons or hyperlinks that will take you to a permalink. Look for words or phrases such as bookmarks, document URL, share, etc. We've provided a few examples from some of our more popular databases below. If you can't find a permalink, please ask!
Sometimes! Many databases already include information in the URL that will prompt users to log in when trying to access database materials from off campus. If that information (called the proxy URL) is not included, you can easily add it. If you're not comfortable with that, we can help!
All you have to do is copy the proxy URL and paste it at the beginning of the permalink. There should not be a space between the proxy URL and the permalink. Again, some databases will already include the proxy URL at the beginning of the permalink, but if not, just copy and paste it to the beginning and you should be good to go.
https://login.proxy138.nclive.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=451870&site=ehost-live
https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.proxy138.nclive.org/lib/pittcc-ebooks/detail.action?docID=1630583
ComicsPlus is a bit different in that you must have a myPittCC email address in order to create an account, and you must create an account before you can access the content.
If you want to assign readings from ComicsPlus, provide students with the link to the database and have students create their own account. If they get a message stating that they must be "inside the Library" in order to create an account, have them email the Library's reference desk at pittref@email.pittcc.edu and we will create an account for them.
There is no limit on how many people can access a comic at any given time, so this does accommodate for entire classrooms using ComicsPlus to access the same story, issue, etc.
Proxy info is already included in Credo Reference links even though you will not see the proxy prefix in the links.
How does this work?
With the "aid=" account number link style, the links will redirect unauthenticated users to the preferred remote access method, in this case the proxy.
Example: https://search.credoreference.com/articles/Qm9va0FydGljbGU6NDU2MDYyNA==?q=Encryption&aid=14630
EBSCOhost provides many of our databases such as Academic Search Complete, Business Source Complete, CINAHL, and more.
You can import JoVE content directly into your course by using the Moodle plugin. This is an easy way for your students to be able to click and play videos without having to log in again in order to view via the JoVE library database. You will need to have already created a JoVE faculty account in order to embed materials into your course.
Some films in Kanopy are only available via special order. We also have access to SWANK Digital Campus and Films on Demand. A librarian can help you figure out if the Library can provide the video you need.
DO NOT use the URL found at the top of the page in the browser address bar.
ProQuest includes the proxy URL automatically. You do not need to do anything except copy the URL they provide on the article page.
Another way . . .
STAT!Ref (TDS Health) includes the proxy URL info within the link.
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