Remote access to electronic resources 
SBA Resources and Digital Library (BDA): consult databases, e-journals and e-books from home

Students, teachers, researchers and workers can consult the electronic resources with restricted access, subscribed by the University Library System (SBA). You can access databases, electronic periodicals and e-books:

• from the University network (library workstations, cable and Wi-Fi connections)
• remotely (from home or in any case outside of the Ca' Foscari network) using the University login credentials.

Remote access

To access electronic resources remotely, you must be recognised as a member of Ca' Foscari and thus obtain all the related rights. This operation can be performed using one of these tools:

1. VPN: the first time you use the VPN you will need:
   • connect to the University VPN page
   • download the software by following the instructions

2. IDEM GARR: authentication takes place directly from the consulted resource platform, entering your Ca' Foscari username and password, selecting:
   • access via Institution or Shibboleth
   • Italian IDEM Federation
   • Università Ca' Foscari Venezia

   With this tool, you don't need to download any software.

Always check on the Databases page under Access which tool you need to consult the resource of your interest remotely.

Some databases are only accessible on the local network in the libraries: in these cases, the name of the library appears under Access on the Databases page.

Rules for the use of electronic resources

The use of electronic resources with restricted access is defined in the contracts signed by the University with the publishers.

Electronic resources can be used by teachers, students, technical administrative staff and anyone linked to the University by a formal research and teaching relationship (visiting professors and occasional users admitted to library services are included).

Each user is personally responsible for compliance with the terms of the licence. Failure to comply with the clauses may lead to the interruption of access to electronic resources for the whole University and the application of possible penalties. Generally:

you are allowed to:

• view, download, print and save a copy of the search results
• view, download, print and save individual articles
• use the electronic resources for personal study, teaching or research, with the obligation of citing the source

the following are forbidden:

• systematically downloading entire files, volumes or significant portions of the material found
• disclosing to third parties usernames and passwords for accessing electronic resources
• using programs for downloading material automatically
• using the material found for profit or commercial purposes
• disseminating or transmitting the material found to unauthorised users
• sending the actual contents and articles to websites, editing, altering or creating derivative works without permission