Research Guides: Textbook Affordability and Open Educational Resources (OER): Home

Welcome!

This guide is intended for those interested in learning more about Textbook Affordability. Textbook affordability refers to any initiative designed to reduce the cost of course materials for students.

This guide will help you:

Understand what textbook affordability is and how to get involved
Learn how students can utilize Textbook Affordability initiatives to save money
Learn about CCC's Textbook Affordability Initiatives including:
- Our Low Cost Textbook designation
- Our library textbook collections
- Open Educational Resource (OER) use at CCC
Learn more about Open Educational Resources (OER) and why lowering costs for students is important
Discover open source resources in popular OER repositories to use in your class
Brush up on copyright and fair use in educational settings
Check out resources for continuing education related to Textbook Affordability
Read up on policies and legislation regarding Textbook Affordability at CCC and in Oregon

Textbook Affordability Announcements

Textbook Affordability Librarian Office Hours!

Have a question, comment, or recommendation you want heard? Want to chat with Justine about Textbook Affordability initiatives? Drop in to a Textbook Affordability office hour!

See the current term's office hour options below:

Wednesdays, 1:00pm-2:00pm

Location:

Remote, Zoom: https://clackamas.zoom.us/j/4548436673
In person: Dye Learning Center, D120

Thursdays, 2:00pm-3:00pm

Location:

Remote, Zoom: https://clackamas.zoom.us/j/4548436673
In person: Dye Learning Center, D120

Can't make it to office hours? Make an appointment with Justine instead!

Paid Opportunity for Faculty - Equity and Open Education Faculty Cohort

Are you interested in making your course materials relevant and accessible for all of your students? Do you wish that your course materials incorporated and supported the voices and experiences of your actual students? Are you concerned about the cost of commercial course materials that don’t support equitable student learning? Join a statewide 2-part Equity and Open Education Faculty Cohort.

Participants will earn a $200 stipend upon completion of “Part 1 – Explore” and will have the option to earn an additional $300 stipend in “Part 2 – Implement.”

To indicate interest in participating, please submit a registration form by Monday, January 6.

Make an Appointment with Veronica Vold, Open Education Instructional Designer

Get one-on-one help from an Open Education Instructional Designer.