OERs and Open Textbooks on the Access Services Horizon

Abstract

Consortial, state, national, and even global efforts are underway to create open educational resources (OERs) and open textbooks, making the cost of education more affordable for students. As with the Open Access movement, librarians across the globe are thrilled, but what do Access Services librarians need to consider as these efforts move forward? Jeff and Tucky will discuss how OERs and open textbooks could enhance traditional Access Services issues, what OER creators and providers will need to do in order to include libraries in their efforts, and discuss examples of current OER and open textbook projects.