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COVID-19 Updates License terms in LibrarySearch
LibrarySearch is the University of Toronto Libraries new search system, where you can search for and access both electronic and print resources. You will also find information on how you can use licensed e-resources.
What are license terms? | Where do I find license terms? | How to read the terms of the license
What are license terms?
The University of Toronto has licensed an extensive e-resources collection that is available to faculty, staff, students and other authorized users. In order to make these e-resources available to our users, the library signs contracts with different vendors and publishers; these contracts set out specific terms and conditions that users are responsible for complying with when accessing content.
You will notice that what is permitted may not be uniform across all resources.
Where do I find license terms?
You will find license terms listed when you select an e-resource in LibrarySearch. Select “show license” to expand the terms.
How to read the terms of the license
Below is a general definition of license terms you will see in LibrarySearch. Please note that we continue to make improvements to the presentation of this information and it is subject to change.
If the proposed use falls within the scope of what is permitted by the license, it is not necessary to inquire further. If you do have further questions, please contact library.licensequeries@utoronto.ca
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Authorized User Definition |
The group of users allowed to use the Electronic Product, as defined in the contract. NOTE: In most cases, this will be listed as “Faculty; Staff; Students; Walk-in users” |
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Print Copy |
The right of the licensee and authorized users to print a portion of the licensed materials. NOTE: A user’s ability to print licensed content will vary across resources. For example, if the platform only allows a user to print a certain number of pages, the user must abide by those limits. |
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Scholarly Sharing |
The right of authorized users and/or the licensee to transmit hard copy or an electronic copy of a portion of the licensed materials to a third party for personal, scholarly, educational, scientific or professional use. NOTE: A user’s ability to download licensed content that could be shared will vary across resources. For example, if the platform only allows a user to download a number of pages, the user must abide by those limits. |
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Interlibrary Loan Print or Fax |
The right to provide a portion of the licensed materials by interlibrary loan by way of print copies or facsimile transmission. |
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Interlibrary Loan Electronic |
The right to provide a portion of the licensed materials by interlibrary loan by way of electronic copies. |
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Interlibrary Loan Secure Electronic Transmission |
The right to provide a portion of the licensed materials by interlibrary loan by way of secure electronic transmission. NOTE: An example of this action would include sending licensed content via Article Exchange. |
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Course Reserve Electronic Copy |
The right to make electronic copies of a portion of the licensed materials and store them on a secure network. NOTE: An example of this action would include uploading a portion of a licensed resource to Quercus. It will also include uploading a portion of licensed content to the Library Course Reserves app (Known as LOCR, or in the future, Leganto). |
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Electronic Link |
The right to link to the licensed material. |
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Course Pack Print |
The right to use a limited portion of licensed materials in collections or compilations of materials assembled in a print format by faculty members for use by students in a class for purposes of instruction. NOTE: There are a few options for distributing a printed course pack. of readings for your course |
Last updated: February 21, 2021