Responsible use of online resources

The majority of electronic resources (databases, e-journals, e-books) made available through the Bocconi Library are governed by license agreements between the Library and publishers or vendors. These define specific terms and conditions of use, i.e. authorized users, permissions and restrictions. 

Access to the licensed electronic resources is only for educational, research or personal use.


Here you can find a list of usually permitted and not permitted uses:

Usually permitted

  • Displaying, searching, downloading, printing and storing the licensed material for scholarly research, educational and personal use only
     
  • Creating a temporary link to a journal article or a book/book chapter for use in electronic course packs or learning management systems provided proper reference to the author and source is given, and with the authorization of the Library (only authorized users can access it)

Usually not permitted

  • Sharing your own IDs and password with third parties, nor to enable anyone other than authorized user to use the licensed material
  • Distributing or transmitting (by whatever means, e.g. fax, e-mail, social networks, etc.) the licensed material to anyone other than authorized users
  • Systematically downloading, printing and storing an excessive portion of the licensed materials (e.g. an entire journal issue or e- book), also by use of specific software
  • Removing, obscuring or modifying any copyright author attribution or other notices included in the licensed material
  • Making any use for commercial purposes
  • Making any use that exceeds or violates the terms and conditions of use without the prior written permission of Licensor

You can read the full license details of a specific resource searching for a specific database in SearchLib and clicking on “Show terms of use”:

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Consequences of misuse

Publishers monitor the usage of electronic resources to verify compliance with licensing agreements.
Misuse or violation of license restrictions may result in the termination of the license agreement and in the withdrawal of any access rights to the electronic resource