Q. What do the lock icons next to the names of databases in database lists mean?

A closed lock icon next to the name of a database indicates that access to it is restricted to Chicago State University faculty, staff and students who have a current CSU username and password. In some instances, access is further limited to particular user groups, like some Pharmacy databases. In such instances, further restrictions are detailed in the description of the database. An open lock icon next to the name of a database indicates access to that database is unrestricted. In other words, the database is accessible even to the general public.