| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.33 |
| Liaison | James Biesecker |
| Submission Date | Nov. 1, 2022 |
Gettysburg College
IN-41: Textbook Affordability
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.50 / 0.50 |
Jim
Biesecker Associate Vice President of Facilities Planning & Management Facilities Services |
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Does the institution host a peer-to-peer textbook exchange program, textbook lending library, or alternate textbook project?:
Yes
A brief description of the textbook exchange program, textbook lending library, or alternate textbook project:
https://cupola.gettysburg.edu/librarypubs/131/
In addition the College has a $5,000 annual scholarship they use to help offset text book expenses tot he students with need.
In addition the College has a $5,000 annual scholarship they use to help offset text book expenses tot he students with need.
Does the institution provide incentives for academic staff that explicitly encourage the authorship, peer review, and/or adoption of open access textbooks?:
Yes
A brief description of the incentives to encourage the authorship, peer review, and/or adoption of open access textbooks:
The Library team that coordinates the Open Text book program has an annual session where they educate Faculty on the program and offer an opportunity to receive a $200 stipend if they submit recommend
If yes to either of the above, provide:
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