The Libraries can provide access to course materials like textbooks through our Course Reserves system. Course reserves can be print books or ebooks. Books are placed on reserve at the request of the course instructor.
Want to read more about a concept you learned in class? Need more practice problems? Find a book or ebook from our collection or digital resources.
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Open educational resources address the high cost of educational materials and inspire a renewed approach to collaborative, social, and open pedagogical practices. The CU Boulder Librarians work alongside faculty, students, and staff to explore these potentials by supporting the adoption, adaptation, and creation of OER.
Course Instructors, use some of the resources below to find open materials to teach with.
Students, find free and open materials to help you study and teach yourself more.
Open Educational Resources from CU Boulder:
Your BuffOne Card or photo ID will serve as your library card.
Current CU students, staff and faculty: most items up to 6 months
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When we do not have a source, you may use our Interlibrary Loan services to request it! Place your request using ILLiad, and we do our best to get the source for you from another library. Interlibrary Loan is free for registered faculty, staff, and students and other authorized users at the Boulder Campus.