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Linking to Electronic Materials

Electronic information, including web pages, e-mails, and computer programmes, is also protected by copyright. It is therefore important to bear the following points in mind:

  • just because a web page may be available free of charge does not mean that it can be freely copied;
  • forwarding or publishing material either in print or electronic format is an infringement;
  • some web sites give express permission for copying. If a site does not, permission must be sought to copy;
  • do not use ‘deep links’ – ie always link into the home page of the site so as not to bypass copyright statements, credits or advertising materials, and to ensure that the author is identified;
  • be careful when using frames – you would be infringing someone else’s copyright if the link into their page is surrounded by your logos, information, etc;
  • do not carry out unauthorised downloading of software or music, eg by file swapping. This is illegal and penalties can be severe.

The Library subscribes to many databases, e-journal and e-book collections. The use of all electronic resources is subject to the terms and conditions of the licence agreements between Bournemouth University and service providers. For details, refer to our Licence and Copyright Information page.

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