MIT Press eBooks Library (IEEE)

License Terms of Use

For Library users

Can I make an electronic copy for use in an e-reserve system?	Ask	There are exceptions or the license terms are unclear about whether material from this resource may be used in e-reserves, which are electronic copies of articles stored on a secure network for use by students in connection with a specific class.
Can I post a copy in a course management system?	Ask	There are exceptions or the license terms are unclear about whether material from this resource may be used in course management systems like Blackboard.
Can I put it in a course pack?	No	You may not include material from this resource in course packs, which are compilations of articles for use by students in a class. More Information Less Information The licensee may not incorporate parts of the licensed materials into print course packs, which are compilations of materials such as articles and book chaptersby an academic institution for use by its students in a class for the purposes of instruction.
Can I link to it?	Yes	You can create a persistent electronic link to an individual article or ebook. More Information Less Information Posting or scanning articles or book chapters on personal and course websites or in a course management system such as Blackboard is generally not allowed. Please create a persistent or durable link to the material instead.
Can I make print or electronic copies?	Yes	You may make print and electronic copies for personal use. More Information Less Information You may make print and electronic copies for personal use.

For Libraries

Notes
Is ILL allowed?	Ask	There are licence restrictions or the terms are unclear about whether or not interlibrary loan is permitted. Please contact Durham library for clarification. More Information Less Information Interlibrary loan (ILL) is a library service whereby users from one library may borrow material from another library for the purposes of research or private study, and not for commercial use. Geographic restrictions may be specified in the licence. For further inquiries, please contact Durham library.
Use in ereserves is limited to 25 ebooks per semester per course, in PDF format only. Use in course management systems is restricted to a "reasonable amount of pages." Distribution via e-mail is not permitted. This CLEAR page only applies to licences that were signed prior to 2023. Please contact your library if you have any questions.