Library Databases Recommended for Textbook Cost Reduction
The following library databases may be useful when you're looking for alternatives to traditional textbooks.
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- Kanopy Videos This link opens in a new windowKanopy is a large collections of films from leading producers. These films are all genres - from documentaries to movies and training videos. NOVA Libraries will purchase a renewable, one-year license to films required in courses, while funds last. For more information, see the streaming video guide.
- ProQuest Ebook Central This link opens in a new windowEasy to use e-books, many of which are available with unlimited access. Search the library catalog at nvcc.edu/library or contact online-library@nvcc.edu for more e-book options.
Recommended OER Sources
- Faculty OER ToolkitThe Faculty OER Toolkit is an information resource about and guide to adapting and adopting Open Educational Resources.
- The OER Starter KitThis starter kit has been created to provide instructors with an introduction to the use and creation of open educational resources (OER). The text is broken into five sections: Getting Started, Copyright, Finding OER, Teaching with OER, and Creating OER.
- Sparc Myth BustersOER Mythbusting addresses the top seven myths about OER in North American higher education, as voted on my more than 100 faculty, librarians, students and other members of the OER community.