Government Information and Library Services
Terms of Service
Eligibility
- Per OAR 543-020-0060, eligible users are:
- State officials, including legislators;
- State employees;
- Former statewide-elected government officials;
- Contract employees and interns at the request of the state agency.
Intended Use
- Resources and services provided by the State Library are intended for state government work.
- State Library staff may request clarification to determine appropriate use of State Library resources and services.
- All users shall adhere to ORS 244.040 "Prohibited use of official position or office; exceptions; other prohibited actions."
- Materials provided by the State Library may be protected by copyright law Title 17 U.S. Code.
- Loss or damage to library materials is the responsibility of the user and/or agency to reimburse.
Usage Statistics and Privacy
- The State Library gathers usage statistics to monitor, evaluate, and assess resources and services.
- State agencies may request usage information and therefore state agency users do not have the expectation of privacy.
Communications
- The State Library will occasionally send emails relating to:
- Training opportunities and special events
- Notifications of service changes or problems
- Surveys about State Library services
Contact us with any questions, comments, or concerns.