Humanities
OER as a system relies on attribution and mindful licensing to thrive. Not all resources on this page are fully free or OER, but do fit within a larger textbook affordability strategy. Creative commons licensing defines boundaries and permissions for Reusing, Revising, Retaining, Redistributing, & Remixing OER content.
For more information about Creative Commons and quick reference to license definitions see the Creative Commons page.
Library-Licensed Content
Contact a librarian to see what eBooks we might already own on your subject area.
We can also locate streaming videos and articles to supplement any material you might already have.
You can also try building a Reading List using Reading List Builder.
Open Textbooks
Supplementary Materials
Digital Public Library of America - exhibits, images, documents from American history
ChildTrends.org - aggregated topical writing on childhood related social issue
OpenFolklore - journals, OA books, gray literature for folk culture studies
CCBC Humanities Courses Using OER
| ENGL 101 | College Composition 1 | Textbook |
| ESOL 054 | Academic Reading | Check with instructor for the materials being used |
Contact your School Representative on the OER/Affordable Textbook Committee for more information on who is using OER in your Pathway.