SRJC Libraries Supporting ZTC
We have carefully identified roles where SRJC Libraries can be unique contributors to the Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC) initiative without overlapping with the preexisting work of district- and state-wide initiatives.
For the Libraries, these roles are:
- Including OER collections in Smart Search
- Identifying ZTC-eligible ebook licenses
- Providing student access to adopted ZTC materials
- Referring faculty to OER/ZTC support
Including OER in smart Search
We provide seamless access to a collection of over 3,000 Open Educational Resources (OER) titles through Smart Search for faculty browsing and student use, even if a particular OER book is not yet adopted for a specific class.
Identifying ZTC-eligible eBook Licenses
We assist with the adoption of library-licensed eBooks as ZTC materials, specifically through identification of licensing options that allow for unlimited student access.
- Browse our collection of already owned eBooks unlimited, perpetual licenses for potential ZTC titles.
- Need to know if a book not yet in our collection is available as an unlimited license book? Fill out our Book/Textbook Request form, select the option for "Yes, this is a ZTC/OER Request" and we will research it for you.
Providing Student access to Adopted ZTC materials
We provide easy student access to adopted OER and ZTC materials through our existing Textbooks on Reserve program.
- See all Textbooks on Reserve (includes ZTC and non-ZTC course materials)
Referring Faculty to OER/ZTC Support
We refer instructional faculty to existing ZTC supports inside and outside of SRJC that support the adoption of OER and ZTC materials.
- See our Open Education Resources guide for great starting places
- Connect with the district-wide ZTC Grant Initiative