Adding Stable Links for Online Library Resources to D2L Courses

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Sharing online library resources, such as journal articles, e-books, and streaming media, in your D2L course is valuable, and doing it the right way is just as important. Do not upload PDFs or video files directly to D2L. Instead, use stable links to ensure reliable access, comply with copyright and licensing requirements, and support off-campus access via MSU’s authentication system. This video walks you through how to get stable links for different types of online library resources and how to add them to your D2L course.

Special thanks to Kristen Lee from MSU Libraries for reviewing the video script.
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If you have any questions about stable links or accessing electronic library resources, please contact the MSU Libraries Discovery Services team. For help with adding links to D2L or other D2L-related questions, feel free to reach out to the Instructional Technology & Development team at IT.

Check MSU Libraries’ How-to Guide for Stable Links.

Stable Links for Electronic Resources workshop presented by Kristen Lee from MSU Libraries at the 2025 MSU Educational Technology Summit.

For inaccessible library resources/articles, you can report request accessibility modifications.

Adding Stable Links for Online Library Resources to D2L Courses

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