Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-2017
Volume
49
Issue
1
Journal
Journal of Scholarly Publishing
First Page
53
URL with Digital Object Identifier
https://doi.org/10.3138/jsp.49.1.53
Last Page
65
Abstract
Libraries and university presses coexist in a complex and increasingly consolidated scholarly communication ecosystem. Each brings different strengths, values, and viewpoints that can inform and enrich a joint project. In this paper we discuss potential barriers to and benefits of collaboration between academic libraries and university presses and introduce a case study of such a collaboration: the Open Textbook Toolkit. This project, funded by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, is currently investigating the components needed to support faculty in one discipline, psychology, who are considering adopting open educational resources. By leveraging both library and press expertise, the Toolkit represents one model for fruitful collaboration.
Citation of this paper:
Waller, M. & Cross, W. M. & Rigling, L. (2017). The Open Textbook Toolkit: Seeding Successful Partnerships for Collaboration between Academic Libraries and University Presses. Journal of Scholarly Publishing 49(1), 53-65. University of Toronto Press. doi:10.3138/jsp.49.1.53
