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Guidelines for using electronic resources

The University Library subscribes to databases, e-books, e-journals and other electronic information resources. License agreements limits the way the resources can be used. The main principles for the agreements are summarised below. 

If the publishers/vendors discover unusual activities they can cut access for all of UiO/OUS and demand economic compensation. 

Every user is responsible for being aware of and adhering to the terms of use for the different platforms/resources. 

The University Library needs to be consulted in cases where staff or students wish to use text- and datamining (TDM) or artificial intelligence (AI) on the subscribed resources.

Permitted:

  • students and staff can only use the Library resources for studying, teaching, research and other purposes directly connected to studies or employment at UiO/OUS
  • students and staff can download, save, copy or print a limited part of the content of an electronic information resource according to existing agreements 

Not permitted:

  • use or share articles, books or data outside of UiO/OUS, for instance at a different work place, with with acquaintances or via email lists, ResearchGate or other media
    download large quantities of articles, entire booklets or volumes of a journal
    download more of an e-book than the agreement allows
    automate the download of resources using computer programs, browser extensions, etc.
  • use the material for commercial purposes, i.e. resell, distribute or publish content regardless of format
  • remove, obscure or alter any copyright or proprietary notices included in the material
  • excessive/systematic downloading and storage, e.g.:
    • download large quantities of articles, entire booklets or volumes of a journal
    • download more of an e-book than the agreement allows
    • automate the download of content using computer programs, browser extensions, etc.
Published June 18, 2024 2:08 PM - Last modified June 28, 2024 1:08 PM