| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.89 |
| Liaison | Jonathan Rausseo |
| Submission Date | Nov. 25, 2021 |
University of Ottawa
IN-41: Textbook Affordability
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.50 |
Jonathan
Rausseo campus sustainability manager physical resources service |
Does the institution host a peer-to-peer textbook exchange program, textbook lending library, or alternate textbook project?:
A brief description of the textbook exchange program, textbook lending library, or alternate textbook project:
There are a few options available to students in order to obtain more affordable textbooks.
Rentable textbooks - The University Bookstore has on option to rent textbooks rather than outright purchase a textbook at a reduced cost.
Reused textbooks - The University bookstore and student bookstores offer used books at a reduced cost.
Course packs - The University of Ottawa Print shop works with Faculty members to sell course packs (selected readings from various sources) which are a less costly than buying separate manuals and books.
Free Store - The Free Store operates a series of book carts on campus that offers free books to the campus community. Free books re also available in the main Free Store.
Does the institution provide incentives for academic staff that explicitly encourage the authorship, peer review, and/or adoption of open access textbooks?:
A brief description of the incentives to encourage the authorship, peer review, and/or adoption of open access textbooks:
Website URL where information about the textbook affordability incentives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Used textbooks - https://www.bkstr.com/ottawastore/sell-textbooks
Free Store - https://sustainable.uottawa.ca/free-store
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