Minitex has a long history of saving Minnesota libraries money through ILL, resource sharing, and openly licensed sources in ELM. Continuing in this tradition, we will share the programs at Minitex that offer openly accessible resources. After a brief review of the differences between OER, open access, and affordable access resources, we will discuss Minitex programs that offer open content, including eLibrary Minnesota (ELM), Ebooks MN, Minnesota Digital Library (MDL), and Cooperative Purchasing. You will learn more about the different ways to share content with individuals and classrooms alike. We will offer talking points for sharing these high-quality resources with instructors and administrators to save students and institutions money.
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