Kirkwood's own T4LT Podcasters have a great 3-part series on resources for locating OER:
If you encounter any problems with this database or have any questions, please contact Kate Cameron in Library Services.
The aim of the database is to provide faculty a streamlined process for finding free, high quality academic resources as possible replacements for traditional high-cost textbooks.
OER | DRM-Free eBooks |
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Open-licensed, so materials may be freely:
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Traditional copyright applies, so:
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Printing: Copies may be printed through the Bookstore and Print Services for student purchase |
Printing: Must be linked through Talon for individual student download (and printing if desired) |
Free to access online | Purchased by the library & available to students at no cost through the library website |
Wide variety of different publishers and authors. Titles in Faculty Select have been vetted by EBSCO. | Published by traditional academic publishers, and formatted for easy downloading and saving by unlimited users. |
Select "OER only" limit to see availability of these free and flexible resources first. | Select "eBooks available for purchase" limit to search only DRM-free eBooks. |
To preview & adopt: Click "Preview or adopt this open eBook" and fill out the form. This information goes only to Kirkwood librarians to track OER usage. |
To preview & adopt:
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Log in to Talon, and locate the faculty resources links just below your course tiles. Faculty Select is the fifth link down.
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Iowa City Campus Library 107 Credit Center Building |
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