If you are interested in using e-books to support your classes, the library can attempt to purchase the e-book with an unlimited license so that all of your students can access the materials.
Simply contact your subject librarian or use the Purchase Request Form.
Affordable course content describes any educational resources that are free to access and support your learning objectives. Copyright still applies to most affordable course materials, including restrictions on how a resource can be used or shared.
The Library is a great way to provide an affordable alternative to traditional, high priced textbooks, but Library resources are not generally considered OER.
The VIVA Faculty Textbook Portal is a free collection of OER and copyrighted e-books that are available to UMW faculty through the Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA). Simply search for a title, complete the course information form, and the item will be available through the Simpson Library.
If you need the password to access all the faculty specific content, please contact us at: research@umw.edu or viva@gmu.edu.
Utilizing the resources available through the Library is a definite option.
Use the Primo search box on the Simpson Library home page to search for e-books, articles, videos, images, and more. Put the permalinks to these materials in Canvas or in your syllabi.