Q. Can I use the Library’s subscriptions for my internship?

Princeton University Library’s licenses to electronic resources (e.g. databases, e-journals, ebooks, etc.) are for current students, faculty, and staff. Our licensing agreements are very explicit about how these resources can - and cannot - be used. The following are some examples of what is appropriate and inappropriate use of databases per the licensing agreements for experiential client projects, internships, and current employers:

• Databases can be used in order to inform your recommendations.
• You may use excerpts or summarize small portions of reports, articles, data and other documents for inclusion in presentation decks and papers.
• You can never share full or substantial portions of reports, articles, spreadsheets, data, etc. from licensed resources with employers or at internships.

If you are unsure or have questions, librarians are available to answer your questions and to recommend alternative search strategies and/or guidance. Please contact Bobray Bordelon or Mary Carter.