Electronic resources - Licence information

 The University signs licence agreements with publishers/suppliers whenever the Library subscribes to electronic resources (databases, e-journals and e-books). Each licence agreement stipulates the terms of use of that particular database/e-journal/e-book. It is your responsibility to make sure that you obey the terms of each licence when using an electronic resource. Licence information for individual resources is on the Databases, on the A-Z journal list and on the E-books information page.

General Rules

In general, you can:

• Print a copy of an e-journal article for personal use (research, teaching, private study)
• Download a copy of an e-journal article for personal use (research, teaching, private study)
• Send a copy (print or electronic) to another authorised user of Glasgow Caledonian University

In general, you can't:

• Systematically download or print articles from e-journals
• Use article for any commercial purpose
• Send a copy (print or electronic) to anyone who is not an authorised user of Glasgow Caledonian University

These are only general guidelines. If there is any doubt about what is permitted/not permitted then users should check individual licences or contact the Library.

You may also find the following webpages useful:

• A-Z list of common words/phrases found in licences – currently under construction -
• Visitor Access to Electronic Resources – currently under construction -
• JISC Model Licence/ NESLI2 Model Licence
• BLACKBOARD - VLE access page- currently under construction -

For information or help please contact the library’s Electronic Resources Team.