Appropriate Use of Licensed Resources

Electronic resources available via Alkek Library web site are licensed by Texas State University for use by Texas State faculty, staff, students, and on-site visitors.

Although each license is unique, common restrictions found in electronic resource licenses include the following:

  • The content may be used only for non-commercial educational or research purposes.
  • Individuals who are not affiliated with the library that have licensed the product may not use the content, or may use content only when physically present in a library building.
  • Altering, recompiling, systematic copying, reselling, redistributing or republishing of electronic content is prohibited.