Closing the loop: Students,academic libraries,and textbook affordability |
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| Authors: | Lily Todorinova Zara T Wilkinson |
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| Institution: | 1. Open Educational Research, Rutgers University-New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America;2. Paul Robeson Library, Rutgers University-Camden, New Jersey, United States of America |
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| Abstract: | This paper will summarize over 400 responses to a student questionnaire used to assess a textbook affordability program at Rutgers University. Students' responses showed that they were concerned about textbook costs, liked their open and affordable course content, and unanimously supported continuing the program. Because the Open and Affordable Textbooks program is administered through the Libraries, the survey also offers a glimpse at how textbook affordability interfaces with key library services, including collection development, teaching and learning, reserves and the visibility, use and discoverability of library resources. This article is intended to bring the conversation full circle and take steps toward defining an ecosystem of library services and activities that support textbook affordability and OER. The goal is to bring more visibility to OER programs and make sure they are integrated in foundational library operations, so that students recognize the libraries' investment in their academic success. |
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| Keywords: | Corresponding author Open educational resources (OER) Textbook affordability Student survey Course redesign Assessment |
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