High-volume downloading
exceeding the scope ofindividual use

Wait a minute - are you
using the electronic journal
system improperly?
You might be jeopardizing
the entire school's access tothe system.

Let's use theelectronic
journal systemin the right way

High-volume, automatic,
bulk downloading throughthe use of programs
Use of the system forpurposes other than
individual use
Reproduction or
redistribution of materials
etc…

Kyoto University Library

For a pleasant researchexperienceElectronic Journals
The electronic journal system's up-todate information, convenience, and its
rich functionality have made it
indispensable as a research tool. In orderfor smooth functioning and proper usageof the system, there are certain rules thatmust be followed.
Currently, 30,000 electronic journals
can be used through the Kyoto University
network/intranet. Kyoto University has
signed an agreement with the publishers
concerning the use of the journals, andthese rules must be followed.
If these rules of use are not followed,
there will be penalties that will affect theresearch environment within the school,such as denial of access to the entire
school or demands for compensation tocover damages caused.

Improper Use
The following actions are prohibited.
 High-volume downloading andprinting out on a systematic basis

 Downloading, copying, saving, orprinting out of materials for purposes
other than individual research oreducation
 Downloading or copying large
amounts of data such as the entire
issue of a journal
 Activities such as data manipulation,reproduction, distribution or
reselling of materials

What does "high-volume
downloading" mean?
With regard to scope, there is no set
number of allowable downloads, but it isimperative that the downloading actions
be within the scope permitted underJapanese copyright law.
Systematic downloading using
programs or downloading-assistancesoftware is not allowed under any
circumstances.

Improper use→can result in access denial ordemands for compensation
The publishers supplying the electronic
journals monitor usage through accesslogs, and can thereby detect overly heavy
or improper usage. They are also able toautomatically detect systematic
downloading supported by programs ordownloading-assistance software.
In the event that improper usage islogged, the publisher will send a noticestating that there was overly heavy usage,
with information such as time and date of
the incident, the logged IP address, andthe journal title (in most cases, access bythat IP address will then be blocked), andan inquiry into the incident will berequested.
Kyoto University will be required to
conduct an investigation and report thecircumstances surrounding the improper
usage, whether it occurred accidentally orwillfully, and suggest ways to prevent
further occurrences. A notice will postedon the library homepage, and through thecooperation of the relevant offices, thecircumstances surrounding the incident
will be investigated. The results andfuture preventative measures will bereported the publisher. In the case thatthe action has been deemed willfully
malicious, or if improper usage continues,
there is the danger that access to theelectronic journal system will be denied
to the entire school.