Permitted Uses of e-Resources

The Reg Erhardt Library licenses many e-resources (article databases, datasheets, e-books and more) for use by the SAIT community, meaning:

Currently enrolled students
Currently employed staff and faculty

Use of Reg Erhardt Library e-resources is subject to the Canadian Copyright Act and to SAIT's Copyright of External Materials Policy AC.2.12 and Copyright of External Materials Procedure AC.2.12.1. Some e-resources may have additional terms or conditions set in the license signed between the vendor and the library.

Generally, you may:

Print or download a copy of an article.
Use licensed material for research, instruction or educational purposes.
Share an article with a fellow member of the SAIT community.
Post links to licensed material in D2L, an email or similar document for use by members of the SAIT Community.

Additional privileges or restrictions may be noted on individual e-resources.

For more information on copyright, particularly its impact on teaching and the development of SAIT-branded documents, see CITD's Copyright page or contact copyright@sait.ca. For information on using library e-resources for research and teaching connect with the library.