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OERs: The case for print copies at the library
When it comes to open educational resources, the idea of print copies at the library might seem redundant. After all, anyone with an internet connection can look at these materials freely online. That’s the whole point! The documents or links are likely posted to your course site, and students can print these documents (textbooks, readings, worksheets, whatever) themselves. I can certainly see how, from a teaching faculty perspective, involving the library and producing print copies might seem unnecessary. But I’d love to make the case for doing just that. Imagine you are a librarian during the first week or two of the semester, working at the reference desk. Along with…
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Greetings from the Open Education Librarian
Hello! I’m Professor Julie Turley, a writer and librarian at Kingsborough, serving as KCC’s Open Education Librarian for another year. It’s a privilege to collaborate with our engaged and informed team–a group that is also fun (important!), led by the amazing Professor Shawna Brandle, who I continue to learn from. I’m here to support Professor Brandle in her efforts as the OE Faculty Coordinator. Most people think of our mission as one note: finding openly licensed and free resources to use in the classroom, with the goal of helping professors make their courses zero textbook cost. That’s true and important, but we’re also here to provide information and motivation around…
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