Librarians Transforming Textbooks: The Past, Present, and Future of the Affordable Learning Georgia Initiative
Intended Audience
Librarian
Date Created
2015
Description
Affordable Learning Georgia (ALG) is an initiative of the University System of Georgia (USG) to reduce the cost of textbooks for USG students. This article outlines current problems with textbook pricing, the origins of ALG within USG Library Services, current efforts and future plans for ALG, and the role of USG librarians in making required textbooks more affordable.
Format
Article
Recommended Citation
Jeff Gallant,
"Librarians Transforming Textbooks: The Past, Present, and Future of the Affordable Learning Georgia Initiative"
(January 1, 2015).
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Librarians Transforming Textbooks: The Past, Present, and Future of the Affordable Learning Georgia Initiative
Affordable Learning Georgia (ALG) is an initiative of the University System of Georgia (USG) to reduce the cost of textbooks for USG students. This article outlines current problems with textbook pricing, the origins of ALG within USG Library Services, current efforts and future plans for ALG, and the role of USG librarians in making required textbooks more affordable.
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Article published in the Georgia Library Quarterly available online at: http://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/glq/.