Open Access Master Class for Public Libraries, OER Champions: Bringing Down the Cost of Education One Textbook at a Time
2025-01-16 13:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Students and patrons are increasingly unable to afford the high cost of educational and training material. Open educational resources (OER), which have grown exponentially over the last 10 years, can help. Want to see the types of resources that are available and learn how public libraries can leverage them?

Join us for the latest installment of our free, 30-minute Open Access Master Class.

Together, we will:

Explore what OER is and how you can find it

Identify educational materials that can meet the needs of your community

Uncover how CloudSource—the OA-forward discovery platform from SirsiDynix— is changing how you discover and use open educational resources

Public libraries serve patrons with different levels of comfort with research methods and discovery tools. Set them up for success by providing the quality, open access resources they need where and when they need them—with no login or authentication needed. Register today.

OA Master Class Series for Academic Libraries, OER Champions: Bringing Down the Cost of Education One Textbook at a Time
2025-01-16 14:00 - 14:30
Students are increasingly unable to afford the high costs of traditional textbooks. Many faculty are responding by seeking out OA alternatives, which continue to grow exponentially. What does this shift mean for academic libraries and how can you make OER easier to implement on your campus?

Join us for the latest installment of our free, 30-minute Open Access Master Class.

Together, we will:

Explore how students and researchers are already using OER

Investigate the trends in higher education that are prompting the movement

Uncover how CloudSource— the OA-forward discovery platform from SirsiDynix— is changing how you discover and use open educational resources.

Academic libraries serve students with different levels of comfort with research methods and discovery tools. Set them up for success by providing the quality, open access resources they need where and when they need them—with no login or authentication needed. Register today. resources and kick off 2025 ready to tackle what’s next.
