Introduction

The NCSU Libraries provides electronic access to a wealth of information such as published works and research materials for the benefit of its academic community. Access to most, if not all, of these electronic resources is accomplished pursuant to licensing agreements between the university and the vendor offering the resource. That is to say, the Libraries often does not acquire physical ownership of the electronic resource as is true for paper books or journals. Instead, the Libraries only acquires access to and limited use of the resource and only under the particular terms and conditions contained in the license.

The licensing process is inherently more lengthy and complex than the outright purchase of more traitional library materials. Additionally, the licensing process is also subject to state and university contract and purchasing procedures and guidelines.

This licensing overview explains the process involved in licensing access to electronic resources at the NCSU Libraries.

Licensing Introduction | What is a License? | Who are the Parties in a License Agreement? How are Products Licensed? | License Terms and Conditions

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