Copyright Policy

COPYRIGHT POLICY

Library copyright policies regarding journal access typically cover the following aspects:

1. The library provides access to journals through institutional subscriptions, open access resources, or consortial agreements.

2. Authorized users (faculty, students, researchers, and staff) can access electronic journal content per the licensing agreements.

3. Usage is limited to personal research, teaching, and academic purposes.

1. Users may read, download, and print reasonable portions of journal articles for non-commercial, educational, and research purposes.

2. Sharing of articles with colleagues within the institution is generally allowed under the “fair use” clause.

3. Systematic downloading, excessive printing, or redistributing content beyond permitted limits is prohibited.

1. Journal access is governed by copyright laws and licensing agreements with publishers.

2. Unauthorized sharing of journal articles (e.g., posting on public websites, mass distribution) violates copyright policies.

3. Interlibrary loan (ILL) is permitted only if allowed under the specific license agreements.

1. The library encourages the use of open-access journals to promote unrestricted academic dissemination.

2. Authors affiliated with the institution should check publisher policies before depositing preprints or postprints in the institutional repository.

1. If the institution is part of the ODOS program, access policies are subject to its guidelines.

2. Researchers must ensure that their publishing activities align with ODOS open-access mandates where applicable.