“The Best Freaking Thing in the World:” Libraries Solving the Textbook Problem

Authors

Amy Filiatreau, Lynn University
Christa Bailey, San Jose State UniversityFollow
Ann Agee, San Jose State UniversityFollow
Michael Aldrich, Brigham Young University Hawaii
Becky DeMartini, Brigham Young University Hawaii
Sarah Sorenson, LDS Business College

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

March 2017

Publication Title

Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) 2017 Conference

Disciplines

Higher Education | Library and Information Science | Other Education

Abstract

University libraries are increasingly moving to develop programs to eliminate or dramatically reduce textbook costs. These services appeal to prospective students and can also improve student learning outcomes and retention rates. But how do you get buy-in, build consensus, get funding, and drive real change? This panel discussion will present four libraries’ successes and challenges as they work to eliminate textbook costs for students.

Comments

Panel presentation. The file here is of Bailey and Agee's presentation of Affordable Learning Solutions at San Jose State University. To view the presentations of all members of the panel, please use this link.

Recommended Citation

Amy Filiatreau, Christa Bailey, Ann Agee, Michael Aldrich, Becky DeMartini, and Sarah Sorenson. "“The Best Freaking Thing in the World:” Libraries Solving the Textbook Problem" Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) 2017 Conference (2017).