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Avalon provides hooks that allow you institutions to define permalinks (e.g., using a Handle server, DOI, or other durable link generating system) to resources. These links show up on the item/preview page in the "Share this resource" tab.
Permalinks are generated only for published Media Objects. When a Media Object is published, or a published Media Object is modified, Avalon makes sure that a permalink exists for the Media Object and for each of its Master Files (tracks, sections, etc.).
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