Textbook Affordability Initiatives: Supporting Teaching faculty for Student Success

Abstract

In this roundtable discussion, we will discuss

the role of textbook affordability in student

success. Librarians from Joyner Library will

share their experiences with their textbook

affordability initiatives which include the

Course-Adopted Textbook Program and the

Alternative Textbook Program. Additionally,

a recent Alternative Textbook grant recipient

will share her experiences with using

course materials that are free for students.

The session discussion will also focus on

ways to partner with campus departments

on textbook affordability initiatives.

Additionally, participants will share some

sources for discovering course content,

and common questions that occur to

faculty along the way.