Open Educational Resources

Search for Open Educational Resources

Step One: Evaluate your current course materials

• If you are considering adopting an Open Educational Resource it may be useful to evaluate your current course materials first.
• What do you like about your current resources, and what don't you like?
• Look through those resources and identify topics and associated keywords that you can use when searching OER repositories.

Step Two: Identify the types of course materials you need

• Textbooks
• Videos
• Slideshows
• Worksheets
• Lesson plans
• Test banks

Step 3: Identify potential sources for OER

• Open Textbook Library
• OER Commons
• OASIS Meta Search
• MERLOT

Refer to the Discover OER tab in this guide

Collaborate with a Librarian

If your efforts have become frustrating and time-consuming, ask a librarian for assistance with locating potential Open Educational Resources for your course. Make sure your request includes the following information:

• Your name and contact information
• Course number and title
• Current course materials and associated costs
• Types of resources you need
• Course outcomes and associated topics

Use this Faculty OER Search Request form to get started!