What happens when a breach of license occurs?
When a breach of license occurs, the vendor usually notifies SEIR. We research the incident and work with the campus to discover the source of the breach. SEIR is aware that our students and educators are not malicious in their intent to violate a license. You can help prevent problems with our vendors by adhering to “good practice” and avoiding improper use. Here are some good rules of thumb: Responsible Use of Electronic Resources.
A breach of license occurs when a person, whether knowingly or not, uses a resource in a way that does not comply with the terms set out in CDL contracts. For example, a user may not realize that it is illegal to download a large number of bibliographic records or ejournal articles from a licensed product (licenses state a “reasonable number” may be downloaded). Resource providers monitor their systems to spot inappropriate activity. The vendor asks the CDL to ensure that the activity ceases immediately. The CDL Director for Business Development contacts the local library (determined by IP address), which identifies and investigates the breach. An important part of this effort is educating the user.
