Open Educational Resources adoption is relatively low on college campuses with statistics showing implementation on campuses under 20% nationwide. However, libraries are in a great position to lead the change. McKendree University is successfully promoting the use of OER on campus through a partnership between the library, faculty, and administration. This session, led by a librarian and faculty member, will discuss their journey to OER promotion on campus from concept to implementation. Topics include benefits and drawbacks of OER, best places to find OER, creating a plan for campus promotion, gaining buy-in from faculty and administration, and their plan for ongoing promotion of OER. The presentation will include discussions of strategies that were successful, strategies that weren’t so successful, and best practices for the future.
