Affordable Resources for Learning

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Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey about affordable resources for learning. Affordable resources include Open Educational Resources (OERs). OERs are educational materials that are in the public domain or are licensed to allow free use and reuse by everyone. They include textbooks, lecture notes, tests, assignments, and more.

This survey is being conducted by UCSB Librarian Angela Chikowero as part of the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC) Open Education Leadership Program. The following questions aim to investigate the use and understanding of OERs at UCSB.

If you have any questions please contact Angela Chikowero at achikowero@ucsb.edu

Email *

What is your major? (you can indicate undeclared). *

Does the cost of textbooks influence the number of units you take each quarter? *

Yes

Check any of the below that apply *

I avoid taking certain courses because of the cost of textbooks

I take some courses even if I can’t afford the assigned textbooks. I rely on friends, Library Course Reserves or the internet instead.

I am not affected by the cost of textbooks

Other:

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Approximately how much did you spend on textbooks last quarter? *

$500 or less

$500 - $1000

$1000 or more

Has the COVID-19 pandemic affected your access to assigned textbooks? If so, in what ways? *

How familiar are you with OERs? Reminder: OERs are freely and openly available. They include textbooks, lecture notes, tests, assignments, and more. *

Not at all

Somewhat

Very

How would using Open Educational Resources benefit you? *

Not sure

I would save on textbook costs

I would take more units if my assigned readings were affordable

No benefit to me because the cost of textbooks is not a challenge for me

If you feel that OERs might benefit you, how might you advocate for their use at UCSB? *

Not sure

I would talk with my professors about assigning OERs

I would tell my fellow students about affordable resources

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The library is interested in pursuing more OER adoption at UCSB. Please share your thoughts about the library's role and any other comments you might have. *

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