The MRU Library has contracts with a variety of vendors and publishers that provide the campus with thousands of electronic resources (databases, e-journals, e-books, etc.) costing millions of dollars per year. 

In addition to paying for these resources, the Library negotiates license agreements that stipulate how and by whom a given resource may be used. 

You must be a current MRU student or employee to access MRU Library licensed resources (such as articles, books, newspapers and video) from off-campus. Remote access is provided via the OpenAthens authentication system and your MyMRU account. In most cases, access for the general public (AKA walk-in users) is made available through computers within the Library. 

Here are some rules of thumb for good practices and avoiding improper use: 

• Making a limited number of print or electronic copies for your personal use 
• Using materials for personal, instructional or research needs 
• Sharing with MRU faculty, staff and students 
• Posting links to specific content 

Improper use, known as a license violation, can result in the university’s temporary, or permanent, loss of access to a resource.