Student Handbook 2024-25 > Student Affairs and Resources > Olin Library > Policies > Fair Use and Copyright

Fair Use and Copyright

Librarians are trained to have working understandings of relevant copyright and Fair Use laws surrounding book scans and related materials. We can advise users on best practices, but we do not provide legal advice.

Accessibility accommodations may include scanning requests. See Accessibility and Scanning Requests for more information.

Using Library-licensed resources

Members of the Olin community should follow relevant Information Technology policies when accessing Library resources from any location.

The following applies to all licensed resources:

• Access to licensed resources is for the Olin community and members of the public who are physically present in the Olin Library.
• Commercial use of or selling information from these resources is not allowed.

When possible and logical, the Library will purchase ebook and/or audiobook licenses upon request. We also do this for all Course Reserves books, no request required. However, many course books, especially textbooks, are not available electronically in the United States.