| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 56.14 |
| Liaison | Miguel Martin |
| Submission Date | Aug. 26, 2022 |
California State University, San Bernardino
IN-41: Textbook Affordability
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.50 / 0.50 |
Miguel
Martin Energy and Sustainability Manager Facilities Management |
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Does the institution host a peer-to-peer textbook exchange program, textbook lending library, or alternate textbook project?:
Yes
A brief description of the textbook exchange program, textbook lending library, or alternate textbook project:
The Pfau Library provides resources to make free and low-cost textbooks accessible for CSUSB students. These resources are available on their library website and provide access to library staff to help with research.
Does the institution provide incentives for academic staff that explicitly encourage the authorship, peer review, and/or adoption of open access textbooks?:
Yes
A brief description of the incentives to encourage the authorship, peer review, and/or adoption of open access textbooks:
The CSU enables the program with grant funding distributions to the CSU campuses so that they may implement projects to raise the awareness of low- and no-cost course materials and support the discovery and adoption of them. These savings metrics are compiled from a combination of faculty using library databases, discounted bookstore materials and programs, online homework websites and open educational resources.
If yes to either of the above, provide:
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