Library Juice Academy Free Webinar - Libraries & the Textbook Impasse
Ariana Varela
Hi all,
Here is a free webinar that might be helpful:
Join us for the next iteration of Library Juice Academy’s free webinar series.
Title: Libraries & the Textbook Impasse
Speakers: Colleen Sanders and Quill West
Date/Time: Thursday, January 29th, 2024 at 1pm PST
It’s no secret that the current commercial textbook system (e.g. inclusive access, online courseware, and textbook purchasing/rental) in higher education does not support student retention or success. Libraries offer learner-centric alternatives such as OER and licensed eBooks. However, faculty support for transitioning courses may not yet be sustainable or scalable. This webinar suggests libraries can help institutions improve textbook selection, which is historically a solitary choice or departmental precedent, to be more systematic and student-centric. Join us in this webinar to discuss how we are currently at an impasse in terms of textbook selection and use, how that impasse negatively impacts student resilience, and how librarians can help disrupt the system as advocates for our learners.
By attending this session, participants will be able to:
Conceptualize the U.S. textbook impasse in higher education
Examine the impacts of the traditional textbook model on student learning and resilience
Identify opportunities and strategies for libraries to influence their institutions toward viable solutions
Register: https://libraryjuice.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aJL79o9TTeaCCDeENAvVwQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. The webinar will be recorded and shared.