Open AccessBoosting Student Success and Reducing Inequalities with Free Access to Course Materials
Author(s) -
Cheryl Cuillier
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of new librarianship.
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2471-3880
DOI - 10.33011/newlibs/10/1
Subject(s) - boosting (machine learning) , inequality , online course , covid-19 , mathematics education , computer science , higher education , access to higher education , public relations , medical education , political science , sociology , psychology , medicine , mathematical analysis , mathematics , disease , pathology , machine learning , infectious disease (medical specialty) , law
Research shows that COVID-19 has exacerbated student challenges and inequalities. One of the most impactful ways the University of Arizona Libraries foster student success and reduce inequities is through our course material initiatives: providing students with free day-one access to required materials. We are seeing greater demand for online resources, which can be challenging for academic libraries to provide. Our approach leverages campus partnerships, advocacy and education, and a “do-it-yourself” model supplemented with one-on-one assistance as needed. These practices can be replicated at other libraries with limited resources.