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Restore One-Click Permalink Access in NDE Brief and Full Record Displays

As a library staff member and end user, I would like direct, one-click access to copy a permalink from both the brief and full record displays so that I can quickly and efficiently share stable links to resources without navigating through multiple menu layers.

Description:

In the original Primo VE UI, both brief and full record displays include a dedicated permalink button that allows users to access a permanent link to a resource with a single click. This streamlined access is essential for common workflows including:

  • Reference and instruction staff sharing resources with students and faculty
  • Liaison librarians embedding links in course management systems
  • Researchers capturing citations and sharing resources with colleagues
  • Students bookmarking materials for later access

In the NDE UI, the permalink functionality has been moved behind a "Share" button, requiring users to:

  • Click the Share button
  • Identify and select the permalink option from a menu
  • Then copy the link

This additional step creates friction in a high-frequency task and reduces discoverability of this essential feature—particularly for users who may not intuitively associate "sharing" with generating a permanent link for personal use or citation purposes.

Requested Enhancement:

Restore a dedicated, top-level permalink button (or clearly labeled "Copy Permalink" option) in both brief and full record displays in the NDE UI.

This should be:

  • Visible without requiring interaction with another button
  • Enabled by default in new NDE views (the "share options" button is disabled by default at time of writing)
  • Positioned prominently alongside other primary record actions

This change would maintain feature consistency with the original UI and support established user workflows without requiring retraining or workarounds.

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  • Anne Pepitone commented  · 

    We ran a six-month beta with NDE, and our users consistently asked, "Where is the permalink button?" It is frequently used by all user groups, which creates unnecessary extra steps. We should be able to pick and choose what goes in this area based on our users. This change made no sense to move it to the sharing menu.

  • Bryan Tyson commented  · 

    Permalink is a very frequently used feature by patrons and library staff. It is currently in a readily visible, quickly accessible location in both brief and full displays in the Primo VE environment. Moving permalink into the "Sharing" menu for NDE is a usability regression.

    Speaking of usability issues, I just clicked "Post" beside this comment thinking I was submitting the comment. Later I realized the actual posting button is down at the bottom.

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