All agreements prohibit anyone other than authorized users from using the licensed products. UO faculty, UO staff, UO students, and onsite users of the Library's computer networks and electronic resources usually comprise the Library's authorized users. Some agreements may define authorized users even more narrowly. These agreements seek to restrict access to a particular group of library users, usually to current UO faculty and UO students only. When negotiating terms and conditions the Library seeks to extend the broadest access possible to all of its authorized users.
Most agreements grant access to authorized users for educational, research and personal use.
Use of the Library's electronic resources to support the activities of a business or an organization, both profit and non-profit, is not allowed under the terms of licensing agreements. As members of the Library's authorized users, Public Borrowers are subject to the same terms and conditions as authorized users. The Library provides access within the Library's building to almost all electronic resources for all users. Remote access to these resources is available for use by University of Oregon faculty, students, and staff. Public Borrowers have access only to some of the databases.