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 - Fall Virtual OER Review Workshop

Are you an instructor who is concerned about the impact of high textbook costs on your students?

Attend the Fall Virtual OER Review Workshop and learn more about OER in your field. After the workshop, if you write a short review of an open textbook from the Open Textbook Library, you’ll receive a $200 stipend.

Choose from one of three dates:

Monday, November 4th from 2:00pm-3:00pm
Wednesday, November 6th from 11:00am-12:00pm
Thursday, November 7th from 5:00pm-6:00pm

Paid Opportunity for Faculty - Modifying and Creating OER Workshop

Are you an instructor who wants nuts-and-bolts help creating or adapting open educational resources (OER)? Sign up for Modifying and Creating OER Workshop by October 23, 2024!

This workshop takes place on October 30th, from12:00pm-1:00pm.

This workshop is designed for course instructors at any level of familiarity with OER – beginners are welcome and there are no prerequisites. After the workshop, you’ll receive a stipend if you practice modifying or creating OER and send us a link to your work.

Make an Appointment with Veronica Vold, Open Education Instructional Designer

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