Electronic resources are generally licenced by the University of Ottawa Library. Many publishers allow redistribution through a persistent or stable link – see Linking to full-text articles and e-books. Occasionally the licence terms allow you to post a PDF article or book section to the learning management system (LMS), or to print it for use in class or in a course pack.
It is important that you verify the uses permitted under the University’s licence, before you do so – for e-journals and e-books, see Licence lookup tutorial. You should also make sure to familiarize yourself with the Conditions of use for electronic resources.
Common formats used for teaching purposes are:
- Journal Articles – A-Z list of available e-journals here
- E-books – make sure to check the maximum number of concurrent users, since books with limited access are not appropriate for teaching purposes
- Images – for more information regarding use of images found in University electronic resources, review the Media Library's image guide or contact a media librarian.
Should you have any questions concerning the use of electronic resources, please contact erinfo@uottawa.ca.
For concerns related to copyright, contact the Copyright Office.