ACM Digital Library

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.

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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.

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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.

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You may make print and electronic copies for personal use.

For Libraries

Is ILL allowed? Ask

For further inquiries, contact Fanshawe.

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Interlibrary loan is a service whereby users from one library may borrow material from another library via fax, surface mail or courier, for the purposes of research or private study, and not for commercial use.  Geographic restriction may be specified in the license.