Saving Sources
Once you’ve found a source suitable for your research or project, you’ll need to save it. Don’t be tempted to copy the URL from the address bar and paste it in an e-mail or word document! This is not a reliable way to save sources and you could end up losing them.
My Favorites Page
As you are looking for sources in OneSearch Links to an external site., you can create a list of sources and searches to save for later. You will need to be signed-in to access this feature and your saved lists, otherwise what you save will disappear after the browser closes.
How to:
- Saving a source (or multiple) - Click the Pin button
next to the item that you want to save in the search results. To save more than one record (up to 50 at a time), select the check box that appears to the left of each item on the list, then select the Pin button
- Save a search - Select the Save query button
above the search results.
- Search history - When signed-in, OneSearch will retain the history of the last 100 searches you performed. Additionally, you can select the Pin button next to the query you want to save and it will appear under the Saved Searches tab as well.
To access the saved items on the My Favorites page, sign into your library account via the mySDCCD Login and select the pin 
on the upper right corner.
Cite Tool
Many databases have a convenient “cite” tool that allows you to see the citation for that article formatted in a variety of popular citation formats such as APA, MLA, etc. Citations are helpful to collect as you research because you can always find a source again if you record important information about it such as the author, date, and title.
These citations are generated by computers, which sometimes make mistakes. Be sure to review the citations carefully for any errors. For help reviewing citations, check out Excelsior Online Writing Lab's guide on APA and MLA Links to an external site..
Permalinks
Permalinks are permanent web addresses (URLs) which point to a specific item such as an article or e-book.
It’s important to use permalinks because if you copy a URL from the address bar it usually contains more information than the direct link to the specific item. Some databases also use URLs that change for each new search session even if you are looking up the same information. These session URLs are temporary and expire.
Most databases will have a permalink somewhere in the article record, though each database (OneSearch, EBSCO, JSTOR, ProQuest, etc.) displays it differently.
OneSearch and most databases have an e-mail button that allows you to save and share articles easily, either one at a time or multiple articles at once. A direct link, citation, PDF full text, or all three, are included in the e-mail.
Download
If the full text of the article is available as a PDF, you can either download it directly from your browser, or open it in Adobe Acrobat Reader and save it. The PDF often provides a copy of the full article as it appears in a print journal.
Off-Campus Access
All of the Library's online content is available to students both on and off campus. If you are on-campus, you will need to be connected to the campus WiFi or use one of the campus computer workstations.
If you are off-campus, simply start from the library homepage, search as you normally would, and log in with your mySDCCD login information to access resources. You will usually have to log in with your ID only once per web session.