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Title: Applying the COUP Framework to a Library-Sourced eTextbook Adoption: A Mixed Methods Study
Language: English
Authors: Lily Dubach, Penny Beile, Sara Duff, Rich Gause, Amanda Walden
Source: College & Research Libraries. 2025 86(2):235-254.
Availability: Association of College and Research Libraries. 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611. e-mail: acrl@ala.org; Web site: http://crl.acrl.org
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 20
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Open Educational Resources, College Faculty, Librarians, Librarian Teacher Cooperation, Textbook Selection, Electronic Books, Cost Effectiveness, Library Materials, Use Studies, College Students, Student Attitudes, Academic Achievement, Library Services, Library Role, Library Development, Library Administration, Program Effectiveness
Geographic Terms: Florida
DOI: 10.5860/crl.86.2.235
ISSN: 0010-0870
2150-6701
Abstract: A growing number of studies have reported that using open educational resources benefits students, but few studies have investigated academic impacts of adopting library-sourced eBooks as the course textbook. This mixed-methods study utilizes the Open Education Group's COUP Framework (Cost, Outcomes, Usage, Perceptions), which has previously been used to investigate the impact of OER adoptions, and applies it to the adoption of a library-sourced eBook for a large university course. Results are based on analysis of qualitative data obtained from a student survey and focus group, as well as quantitative student grade point average and drop/fail rates. Findings show that this library-sourced eBook adoption significantly reduced costs for students with no statistically significant impact on student success metrics. Additionally, students reported that cost savings were appreciated and beneficial; they further described the course eBook as high quality, easy to find and use, and supportive of their performance in class. The authors conclude that the potential benefits to students justify the time, cost, and effort expended by the library to facilitate and support eBook adoptions.
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Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: EJ1463521
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