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

Authors

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

Document Type

Conference Session

Publication Date

3-23-2017

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.

Conference/Symposium

Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Conference

City/State

Baltimore, MD

Department

Library

Comments

Panel presentation. The file here is of Amy Filiatreau's presentation, "One of the greatest things at Lynn." All handouts/presentations can be found here.

Recommended Citation

Filiatreau, A., Bailey, C., Agee, A., Aldrich, M., DeMartini, B., & Sorenson, S. (2017, March 22-25). The best freaking thing in the world: Libraries solving the textbook problem [Conference sesssion]. Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Conference, Baltimore, MD, United States.