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Library-led Initiatives: Collaborations to Integrate OER in new Veterinary Science Courses
Open Education Down UndOER: Australasian Case Studies
Council of Australian University Librarians (CAUL)
15/11/2024
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Abstract
This chapter delves into the collaborative efforts of two academic librarians at Southern Cross University (SCU) to integrate Open Educational Resources (OER) and other freely accessible materials into new veterinary medicine and technology courses. Drawing inspiration from the success of OER adoption in SCU’s Bachelor of Psychological Science program, we embarked on a proactive advocacy journey. We explored the significance of OERs and Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) courses in ensuring inclusive access, particularly within SCU’s innovative education framework: the Southern Cross Model. With SCU’s ‘Teaching and Learning Procedures’ and the ‘Library Collection Policy’ both endorsing open access content, specifically OERs, this chapter underscores the fundamental role of library advocacy in promoting equitable access to educational resources and fostering collaborative learning environments.
Details
- Title
- Library-led Initiatives: Collaborations to Integrate OER in new Veterinary Science Courses
- Creators
- Melissa Jurd (Author) - Southern Cross UniversityJenny Luethi (Author) - Southern Cross University
- Contributors
- Ash Barber (Editor) - Council of Australasian University LibrariansMais Fatayer (Editor) - University of Technology SydneyRani McLennan (Editor) - Council of Australasian University LibrariansAlice Luetchford (Editor) - James Cook UniversitySarah McQuillen (Editor) - University of South AustraliaAngie Williamson (Editor) - Deakin University
- Publication Details
- Open Education Down UndOER: Australasian Case Studies
- Publisher
- Council of Australian University Librarians (CAUL)
- Identifiers
- 991013243261402368
- Copyright
- © 2024 by Melissa Jurd and Jenny Luethi
- Academic Unit
- Library Services
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
- Local Fields
- Original Research - SoLT