Terms of use of electronic resources

Off-campus access
Even if you are off-campus you can access a number of databases, online e-journals, e-books and other online resources of the Library. OpenAthens authentication is required.
Who is entitled to off-campus access? Regularly enrolled undergraduate, Master’s and PhD students, authorized faculty members, Bocconi University and SDA staff.
For information and assistance write to infobiblio@unibocconi.it

Terms of use of electronic resources
The majority of electronic resources (databases, e-journals, e-books) made available through the Bocconi Library are governed by license agreements between the Library and publishers or vendors. These define specific terms and conditions of use, i.e. authorized users, permissions and restrictions.
Access to the licensed electronic resources is only for educational, research or personal use.

It is permitted to

Display, search, download, print and store the licensed material for scholarly research, educational and personal use only

Create a temporary link to a journal article or a book/book chapter for use in electronic course packs or learning management systems provided proper reference to the author and source is given, and with the authorization of the Library (only authorized users can access it)

It is forbidden to

Share your own IDs and password with third parties, nor to enable anyone other than authorized user to use the licensed material

Distribute or transmit (by whatever means, e.g. fax, e-mail, social networks, etc.) the licensed material to anyone other than authorized users

Systematically download, print and store an excessive portion of the licensed materials (e.g. an entire journal issue or e- book), also by use of specific software

Remove, obscure or modify any copyright author attribution or other notices included in the licensed material

Make any use for commercial purposes

Make any use that exceeds or violates the terms and conditions of use without the prior written permission of Licensor

Consequences of misuse

Publishers monitor the usage of electronic resources to verify compliance with licensing agreements.
Misuse or violation of license restrictions may result in the termination of the license agreement and in the withdrawal of any access rights to the electronic resource