Services of the Library are provided primarily to students, faculty, staff, and council members of the Institute, and are extended to others who satisfy certain terms and conditions. These rules are designed to ensure that all members may obtain the maximum benefits from library facilities. All members should exercise self-discipline, respect and consideration for others when using the Library. By the act of using any facility of the Library, a user agrees to abide by these Rules and Regulations of the Library.

E-Resource Access Policies
The ISI Library Systems provides electronic information services. The Library System has subscribed for various CD-ROM and online databases providing bibliographic information as well as full-text journals. The use of each online service is governed by copyright law and by the terms of the license agreement between Indian Statistical Institute and the publisher.

Permitted Uses

• Searching the content of the online service, including searching, viewing and browsing tables of content, full-text of articles, bibliographic information and data.
• Downloading, saving and printing limited data or articles for personal, academic use only

Downloading entire collections of data or entire issues of a journal or conference is a violation of copyright law and a violation of Georgia Tech's licenses with publishers.

Prohibited Uses/Actions

• Any commercial use
• Any systematic or substantial reproduction of the information provided in the database or electronic journal or creation of derivative works.
• Any alteration, modification, or repackaging of the information contents in the database or electronic journal, including creating a searchable archive.
• Any distribution of the information contents of the online service, or material downloaded from the online service, in any form.
• Attempting to impersonate any person by using forged headers or other identifying information
• Removing, modifying, or obscuring copyright notices or other notices and disclaimers.
• Facilitating use or access by non-authorized users, including sharing your PRISM password or other login information with anyone

Enforcement
Unauthorized use of or access to these online services violate the Usage Policy of the Institute and can result in individuals losing access to these online. Continued or repeated misuse of an online service can result in the loss of access for the entire library services.