ER&L 2012
April 1–4, 2012
Austin, Texas
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ER&L 2012 | April 2–4, 2012 | Austin, Texas and Online
Exploring ideas, trends and technologies in eresources and digital services.Go to www.electroniclibrarian.org to view and print a 3 page pdf of all sessions by thread with conference hashtags.
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The Textbook Affordability Crisis and the Academic Library: Exploring Alternatives
Track
External & User Relationships
Keywords
textbook affordability
Abstract
With the current textbook affordability crisis in the U.S., what are the possible roles for academic librarians in meeting this challenge? Could our experience with online resources and support for open access, targeted e-resource acquisitions and services, and campus leadership help our students to survive in these economic times?
Learning Objectives
Following this session, participants will be able to develop an understanding of the crisis that students are facing with textbook affordability, explore what academic libraries can do to be part of the solution.
hashtag
#affordability #erl12