You may also need to search within individual collections and repositories to find OER. The tools linked below can help you find open textbooks and ancillaries.
Not all disciplines and subject areas are equally represented in OER repositories. If you can’t find what you need, consider asking the subject specialist librarian in your area to help.
When deciding whether to adopt an OER, you’ll need to spend the same time evaluating it as you would a regular textbook. These guides can help:
If you are interested in using an Open textbook or other OER materials, please talk to your subject librarian or email Mahrya Burnett, Scholarly Communications Librarian for help on getting started. In the meantime, check out the Open Education Resources online subject guide: https://guides.lib.uiowa.edu/oer/home.