While library-licensed resources are not OER and may come with copyright and licensing restrictions, using materials available through your library can save your students money. The library offers e-books, databases, and journals that can be easily linked to and freely accessed through Canvas. If you would like assistance locating library-licensed content to use in a class, please contact library@swu.edu.
When considering library-licensed resources as textbooks, it is important to pay attention to the type of license. A single-user license is not the best choice for a required course text. Check with the library about a multi- or unlimited-user license to make sure all students have equal access to the resource. Licensing information is usually located at the bottom of the item record, as pictured below.
