LibGuides: Open Educational Resources: Finding OER

Library Catalog & Databases - Open Access Resources/OER

Use keywords to Search the SCC collection of 42,000+ print books, 170,000 eBooks, textbooks, and 18,000 streaming films from the library homepage:
1. Go to All filters
2. Select the Open Access filter and deselect the "Available in Library Collection" filter.
3. Click the Apply button.

Library A-Z Databases

O: Open Education - "Open Education is a centralized discovery portal for open access (free) eBooks, journals, and Open Educational Resources (OER) to support the search for free course materials as part of textbook affordability initiatives. Featured platforms include OpenStax, Open Textbook Library, Pressbooks Directory, LibreTexts, OAPEN, DOAJ, and more."

In Focus: LibreVerse

The LibreVerse is an innovative and interconnected ecosystem of platforms designed for open education, comprising 16 subject libraries. It is centered around the LibreTexts project, spanning content creation, interactive learning, assessments, collaboration, and open pedagogy.

LibreTexts Commons Catalog- search by keywords the curated open educational resources (3000+ books) from all the 16 subject libraries in the LibreVerse in one convenient location.

LibreTexts Global Library - OER in languages around the world. Using AI-based machine translation existing OER in English are translated into other languages: French, Portuguese, Chinese, Arabic, and more.

To be able to utilize fully all the LibreTexts applications, services and ancillary materials (ADAPT, Commons, Jupyter, Studio, Conductor, Forge, Nova) with just one login - Register for a free LibreOne Account.

A Quick Guide to LibreTetxs for New Instructors

LibreTexts - YouTube

Collections and Search Tools

Pressbooks Directory
This directory provides an index of 8000+ books published across 112 Pressbooks networks.
Open Textbook Library (OTL)
1600+ open textbooks that are licensed by authors and publishers to be freely used and adapted. Download, edit, and distribute them at no cost. The Open Textbook Library is supported by the Open Education Network. REVIEWED by FACULTY.
OER Commons
OER Commons is a public digital library of open educational resources. Explore, create, and collaborate with educators around the world to improve curriculum.
OER Commons: MOBIUS Hub
Access collections from other colleges and universities in Missouri. Contribute your OERs to the SCC group.
MERLOT Smart Search
"The new MERLOT Smart Search extends access to learning materials well beyond MERLOT's current curated and peer-reviewed collection."
OpenStax
Peer-reviewed + Openly licensed. 100% free. And backed by additional learning resources.
OASIS
Openly Available Sources Integrated Search (OASIS) is a search tool that aims to make the discovery of open content easier. OASIS currently searches open content from 117 different sources and contains 388,707 records.
Openly Licensed MEDIA and Education Content
From Open Professionals Education Network, a list of places and tips for finding a wide variety of OER types, including media, complete courses, lectures, simulation and animation, and more!
The Mason OER Metafinder (MOM)
A federated search built by George Mason University, this OER finder searches many collections at once (OpenStax, OER Commons, MERLOT, HathiTrust, DPLA, and many more).
Google Advanced Serach
Allows you to search by "Usage Rights" - e.g., "free to use, share or modify".

Library Resources (subscription access)

ebooks from EBSCO
Access over 200,000 e-books to read online.
LearningExpress Library
Provides access to career and educational resources including tutorials, tests, and handbooks. Includes: ACT, GED, U.S. Citizenship, basic skills improvement, and career certification test prep including NCLEX-RN and PN among many more.
Also available through Learning Express:
AWS Training Center
Computer Skills Center