Open Educational Resources

The Texas Tech University Libraries Open Educational Resources Office defines open educational resources(OER) as teaching, learning, and research materials that are in the public domain or created under an open license that allow no or limited restrictions to access, use, redistribution, and adaptation.

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Mission

The Texas Tech University Libraries Open Educational Resources (OER) Office promotes an equitable learning environment by educating the university community on the benefits of open educational resource adoption in higher education.

Vision

The Texas Tech University Libraries Open Educational Resources (OER) Office will serve as an advocate for student success and educational equity, and work to reduce the cost of learning materials in the Texas Tech University System.

Services

Advocate for the usage of OER or other no to low cost options when faculty are selecting materials for courses.

Educate the campus community on the benefits of OER usage in classrooms and the impact that these cost savings can have on TTU students.

Collaborate with various campus departments and organizations to encourage open conversations around textbook affordability.