Electronic resources cover subscribed databases and e-books. Some of these sources have free access within the scope of EKUAL (ULAKBIM Electronic Resources National Academic License) and some under ANKOS (Anadolu University Libraries Consortium) with subscription.
Databases are used with IP definitions in the university. For remote access, access from outside the university is available through the proxy server settings.
The use of electronic resources is subject to the provisions of subscription and license agreements made with the subscribed databases provider organizations and Law No. 5846 on Intellectual and Artistic Works.
According to this undergraduate researches are allowed;
a) Only the usage rights of electronic resources is granted. All property rights of publication belong to the supplier or manufacturer.
b) All or the majority of the publications in the database, or whole or major part of the book can not be copied.
c) Electronic resources can not be used for commercial purposes.
d) Only members of the Girne American University academics, students and administrative staff can benefit from databases. Distribution of content and information via electronic mailing list or addresses is prohibited.
The violation of the rules in the agreement by the users will jeopardize Girne American University members’ access to licensed electronic resources which may result in the cancellation of the service and cause the organization to be punished. All library users, who make use of library services, are deemed to have accepted the right of the copyright law.