Electronic Library Access Policy
This policy is currently under review
Introduction
The University library provides you with access to electronic data services and does not guarantee the authority or accuracy of any information found on it. You will not hold the library responsible for:
- any loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries or service interruptions
- technical difficulties
- transmission of viruses
- offensive materials retrieved through use of electronic services.
Access to online and Internet resources through the electronic library is provided to support the research, educational and administrative purposes of the University.
Use of the electronic library is restricted to bona fide students and staff of Charles Sturt University, and to other persons who may be authorised from time to time by the university.
Other relevant policies
In addition to this Electronic Access Policy, use of computer networks at Charles Sturt is governed by the Code of Conduct for Users of Electronic Facilities. The University provides access to the Internet via AARNet. AARNet access policy.
Acceptable Use
- Use the electronic library in a responsible manner, respecting the rights of others.
- Workstations within the library are for use with library databases and information services only.
- The library reserves the right to refuse access to workstations located within the library.
- Do not use the databases for commercial activities, or for private or personal business.
- Do not use the library for any fraudulent or unlawful purpose, including any activities prohibited under any applicable Australian State and/or Commonwealth law.
- Abide by acceptable use policies imposed by other networks.
- Abide by licence conditions imposed by copyright owners, and by the relevant provisions of the Copyright Act 1968. Guidelines regarding application of copyright to material viewed through the electronic library are given below.
Copyright Act 1968
WARNING A copyright owner is entitled to take legal action against a person who infringes his or her copyright. Unless otherwise permitted by the Copyright Act 1968, unauthorised copying or public performance of works or audiovisual material in which copyright subsists may infringe copyright.
Where a dealing with a work or audiovisual item is a fair dealing under section 40 or section 103C of the Copyright Act 1968, that dealing will not give rise to infringement of copyright.
It is a fair dealing to make a copy, for the purpose of research or study, of one or more articles for the same research or course of study in a periodical publication or, in the case of any other work, of a reasonable portion.
Otherwise, to determine whether a dealing with an audiovisual item or more extensive copying from a work is fair dealing for the purpose of research and study, it is necessary to have regard to the following matters:
- the purpose and character of the dealing
- the nature of the work or audiovisual item
- the possibility of obtaining the work or audiovisual item within a reasonable time at an ordinary commercial price
- the effect of the dealing upon the potential market for, or value of, the work or audiovisual item, and
- the amount and substantiality of the part copied.
Additional information on copyright and the internet is available.
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