Low & No-Cost Educational Resources

No-Cost Resources 

Open Educational Resources (OER) 

• OER are freely available online resources distributed under a copyright license that allows users to retain copies (download, duplicate, store, and manage), reuse, revise, remix, and redistribute. 

Library Ebooks 

• Library ebooks are excellent alternatives to requiring the purchase of commercial textbooks. Locate and access ebooks through UC Library Search and contact the library to ensure the ebook has a multiple user license to support class use. If we do not own a title, request an ebook purchase.

Library Course Resources Service

• If you plan to use a small percentage of a text, a collection of articles, or streaming media, the Library can make these resources available to your students in CatCourses. Visit Course Resources for details and request instructions. 

Lower Cost Format & Delivery Options 

Format Options

• The UC Merced Bookstore can help you price format and delivery options when selecting materials for courses, such as ebook and rental options. 

Inclusive Access

• Inclusive access is an automatic billing model negotiated between the UC Merced Bookstore and publishers to provide heavily discounted ebook and resource rental services. Some inclusive access programs have received negative feedback from students. Visit InclusiveAccess.org for the benefits and drawbacks of inclusive access. Contact UC Merced Bookstore for more information.