When faculty link directly to articles, eBooks, or other resources from library databases, those links often work only on campus or during the same browser session. Without the correct prefix, students may encounter error messages or be asked to pay for access, even though the library already provides it.
The library prefix ensure that the link routes through the library's system, prompting students to log in with their NYIT credentials via Okta Verify. This allows them to access the full text from anywhere, on or off campus.
A prefix link is a regular web link (URL) with a specific beginning added to it, called a prefix, that tells the browser to go through the library's system first. This helps verify that the person clicking the link is allowed to access the resource, like a textbook or an article.
Think of it like a key to a locked door:
Here's what it looks like:
