Supporting Librarians in Making the Business Case for OER.
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| Title: | Supporting Librarians in Making the Business Case for OER. |
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| Authors: | Colson, Robin1 (AUTHOR) rcolson@uwf.edu, Scott, Elijah2 (AUTHOR), Donaldson, Robin3 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Reference Librarian. Oct-Dec2017, Vol. 58 Issue 4, p278-287. 10p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Educational resources, *Academic librarians, *Universities & colleges, Open access publishing, Textbook sales & prices |
| Geographic Terms: | United States |
| Abstract: | College textbook costs increased at three times the rate of inflation between 2002 and 2012 (United States General Accounting Office [GAO], 2013). One solution to high textbook costs is Open Educational Resources (OER) and institutional librarians, because of their reach throughout the institution and particular skillsets, are keenly positioned to make the business case for OER and become leaders of the OER movement. This article discusses the issues most relevant to OER adoption and provides an environmental scan of OER resources currently available to institutions, faculty, and students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | College textbook costs increased at three times the rate of inflation between 2002 and 2012 (United States General Accounting Office [GAO], 2013). One solution to high textbook costs is Open Educational Resources (OER) and institutional librarians, because of their reach throughout the institution and particular skillsets, are keenly positioned to make the business case for OER and become leaders of the OER movement. This article discusses the issues most relevant to OER adoption and provides an environmental scan of OER resources currently available to institutions, faculty, and students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 02763877 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/02763877.2017.1377665 |
