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New Journal Article: “The Prevalence of Textbook Affordability and OER Initiatives at ARL Libraries”

The article linked below was recently published by The Journal of Academic Librarianship.
Title
The Prevalence of Textbook Affordability and OER Initiatives at ARL Libraries
Author
Zara T. WilkinsonRutgers University-CamdenSource
The Journal of Academic LibrarianshipVolume 50, Issue 4, July 2024, 102884
DOI: 10.1016/j.acalib.2024.102884
Abstract
Textbook affordability programs and the promotion of OER are well-established priorities for many academic libraries, but few studies have examined
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