Applying the COUP Framework to a Library-Sourced eTextbook Adoption: A Mixed Methods Study
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| Title: | Applying the COUP Framework to a Library-Sourced eTextbook Adoption: A Mixed Methods Study |
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| 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. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1463521 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| 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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| ISSN: | 0010-0870 2150-6701 |
| DOI: | 10.5860/crl.86.2.235 |
