Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Exploring Faculty Perspectives on Text Selection and Textbook Affordability. |
| Authors: |
Scott, Rachel Elizabeth1 rescot2@ilstu.edu, Shelley, Anne2 aeshell@ilstu.edu, Murphy, Julie3 jamurph@ilstu.edu, Park, Rachel4 rmpark1@ilstu.edu, Jallas, Mallory5 mrjalla@ilstu.edu |
| Source: |
College & Research Libraries. Mar2023, Vol. 84 Issue 2, p180-202. 23p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Project method in teaching, *Academic libraries, *Textbooks, *Student projects |
| Company/Entity: |
Illinois State University |
| Abstract: |
This paper reports the results of a pilot project conducted Spring 2021 in which Milner Library licensed seventy-five assigned texts to fifty-two courses at Illinois State University. The authors used the pilot as a springboard to explore faculty perspectives on textbook selection, textbook affordability, and the role of the academic library in addressing the rising cost of textbooks. The results highlight the strong and often deeply personal beliefs faculty hold about textbook selection and textbook affordability, reveal several obstacles to achieving affordable access to course readings, and demonstrate the willingness of some faculty to partner with librarians and other institutional stakeholders to explore more affordable access to assigned resources. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
