Guidance on Use of AI Tools and Library Licensed Resources
Content from the electronic resources licensed by the Kresge Library, U-M University Library and other library entities on campus are governed by terms of use set out in individual vendor agreements which provide limitations on their use. In general, the terms of use governing licensed content do not make allowances for sharing content with third parties. Uploading content into an AI service or platform could be considered a violation of these terms of service.
Following guidance from the University Library, the Kresge Library suggests that you use University of Michigan GenAI supported tools, such as U-M GPT, etc., when working with library licensed materials in order to reduce your risk of violating licensing terms of service.
If you have a need for larger scale AI analysis using licensed Library resources, we encourage you to reach out to us at kresge_library@umich.edu to discuss your research needs and ensure compliance with existing licensing agreements.
