Want to Keep Your Textbook Costs Reasonable for Students?
Let the library help!
The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library offers a suite of resources and services to support textbook affordability, beyond traditional services like Course Reserves.
Over the past 30 years, textbook costs have risen from 812% - 1,041%-- leading 65% of students nationally to avoid purchasing textbooks altogether. (OER), (OA), and library-licensed e-books (or other content) present a solution that helps to alleviate the burden on students.
Unsure of where to start? Learn more about teaching with OER with the library’s and this free, openly-licensed . Additionally, join Professor Wendy Walker, Digital Initiatives Librarian, for an overview of options on Thursday, September 11th.
There are many options for supporting textbook affordability in your courses. Want help navigating it all? Check out one of the easy-peasy services below:
- : Let a librarian help you find Open Educational Resources for your courses.
- : A streamlined process for finding out if the library can license specific e-books for your courses, at no cost to students and instructors. A great option if you know exactly what you want!
- Course Reserves: Our most traditional option. Provides students with access to print copies of your textbooks and course materials.
If you have questions about OER, or any of these resources or services, contact Professor Wendy Walker, Digital Initiatives Librarian.