As the price of both tuition and textbooks rises dramatically, students, educators, and even legislators are increasingly turning to Open Educational Resources (OER) for a more sustainable alternative. Institutions interested in launching an OER initiative must consider:

• How the latest OER research applies to your institution and students
• How to plan an OER initiative, including securing funding, finding campus partnerships, and sustainability
• Where to find existing OER materials on campus
• Technical and support needs for the new materials

In part 1 of this webinar series, Tessa Handa of bepress Consulting Services will provide an overview of the OER landscape and how library services can serve a variety of OER materials. Tessa's presentation will include a diverse set of examples of successful OER initiatives.