Textbook Affordability

Textbook Affordability Faculty Options

Here are faculty options to reduce the cost of textbooks for students:

Cost-Reducing Actions	Pros	Cons	Next Steps
Library purchases electronic license of existing textbook	Offers free access to Tech users No course updating Available 24-7 Likely improved accessibility with screen readers and magnification	Wait for purchase Low success rate; publishers may not participate May not be library-provided forever  Limited funds	Email Stephanie Adams with the title and ISBN to check availability
Switch to a textbook the library can purchase electronically	Offers free access to Tech users Available 24-7 Likely improved accessibility with screen readers and magnification	Course updating Must check availability in advance Wait for purchase May not be library-provided forever	Email Stephanie Adams with the title and ISBN to check availability
Switch to library-provided electronic items	Offers free access to Tech users Immediately available 24-7 Likely improved accessibility with screen readers and magnification	Course updating May not be library-provided forever	Visit Library-Provided Textbooks for help with this option
Switch to an OER (Open Educational Resource)	Offers free access to everyone Immediately available 24-7 Likely improved accessibility with screen readers and magnification	Course updating	Visit OERs for help with this option.