Library Guidelines

Responsible use of library resources, and how to use the Krea e-Library.

These guidelines apply to students, faculty, research scholars, staff and other users authorised under university policy.

These guidelines apply to students, faculty, staff, guest faculty and visitors, subject to the access rights of each user category.
Read and follow the Library Policy and relevant university policies, including codes of conduct, the IT Policy and the policy on campus facilities.
Use library resources, computers, networks and digital services responsibly, for academic, teaching, research or authorised professional purposes.
Feedback and suggestions to improve library services are welcome.

Only registered and authorised members may use library computers, internet and e-resources.
Library computers and devices require sign-in with a valid account.
Do not share your university or library account with anyone outside Krea.
The library may set time limits, restrict access to computers, software or databases, and give library users priority.
Do not damage equipment, computers, networks or systems, or use the university network for illegal purposes.
Follow reasonable instructions and restrictions from library staff.

Use digital resources only for study, teaching, research and authorised professional work.
Follow access conditions, publisher terms and licence restrictions for e-books, e-journals, databases, articles, theses and videos.
Respect intellectual property: acknowledge and cite sources properly.
Do not use another person's credentials or let others use your account.
Full text is available only for open-access items or current library subscriptions, depending on your access rights.
Do not try to bypass sign-in, access restrictions or other controls.

Go to krea.refread.com.
Select Login and enter your registered email address and password. Login is required.
Users with an official Krea email address can sign up on the platform.
For account details or registration help, contact [email protected] or [email protected].
Forgot your password? Use "Forgot Password" on the login page. To change it, sign in and open Settings.
Log out after using a shared device.

The Krea e-Library app is available for Android and iOS.
Use the same account on the website and the app.
One account can be used on up to four devices at a time; reading lists sync between web and mobile.
The same access conditions apply in the app as on the website.

Browse e-resources by subject, publisher, media type, A–Z or topic guides.
Use quotation marks for exact phrases where supported. AND narrows results; OR broadens them.
Use Advanced Search for title, author and publisher fields.
Refine by publication year, media type and access type (Subscribed, Available in Library) where available.
Research Articles search queries publisher websites live, so results and filters vary by publisher.
Check the access label before opening or downloading a resource.

View results in Grid or List format.
Filter by subject, publisher, author, media type, access type, year or Search Within.
Remove filters to return to the full result set.
Results are sorted by relevance by default; you can sort by title or year where available.
Use the tabs or "More" to switch between e-catalogue records, research articles and other content.

Full text needs a current library subscription and the right access on your account.
Off campus, login is required and off-campus rights must be activated on your account by the e-Library.
Off-campus rights can expire and need reactivation by library staff, to prevent misuse of copyrighted resources.
If you see an error off campus, contact [email protected].

Use "Add to Reading List" to save resources and organise them into folders.
Your Reading List can include reading history and saved searches.
Export citations in formats such as APA, MLA and Chicago.
Check citation details and follow the style your course or publisher requires.
Share resources only through platform features, respecting copyright, licences and privacy.

If you cannot find a resource or open its full text, use the "Request an Item" form in the platform menu.
Login is required; title and author are mandatory.
For registration, access or technical help, contact [email protected] or [email protected].
Send feedback through the platform or directly to the library.

Do not present another person's words, ideas, figures, code or data as your own. The Library Policy defines this as plagiarism.
Cite and reference sources in assignments, presentations, reports and publications.
Do not use the e-Library or university network for unlawful activity or to interfere with library systems.
Follow university policies on academic integrity, conduct and information technology.

Report suspected violations to library staff or the Library Advisory Committee, in person or anonymously.
Students reporting concerns are guaranteed confidentiality, and retaliation against good-faith reporting is prohibited.
Violations of the library code of conduct may lead to disciplinary action under university procedures.
Theft or abuse of library resources is taken seriously and referred to the appropriate university process.

The library runs information-literacy, user-education and orientation programmes, at the start of the academic year and on request.
Contact the library for help searching or using e-Library resources.
Keep yourself informed of the latest Library Policy and university rules.
Policy changes follow the university's review and approval process.

1. Applicability and general responsibility