Instructor Support
We offer a wide range of support to those awarded an Alt-Textbook grant:
Alt-Textbook Liaison
You will be assigned a librarian liaison who has knowledge of open educational practices. We are available to answer any questions and provide support as you complete your project. We can connect you with other specialists at the Libraries and beyond who have expertise in areas which benefit the development of the project.
Copyright and Licensing
The Libraries’ Open Knowledge Center will provide in-depth information and guidance on copyright and licensing questions. OKC maintains a Copyright in the Classroom page with some answers to frequently asked questions about topics like Fair Use, Public Domain, and more.
Learn more about copyright and licensing
Publishing Platform Access
You will have access to Pressbooks, a publishing platform, for grant awardees seeking to create or remix an open textbook. Other popular platforms utilized by previous Alt-Textbook awardees include Wordpress and Manifold.
Learn more about publishing platforms
Enhancement Grant
Once awarded an Alt-Textbook Grant, you are eligible to apply for an Enhancement Grant to build upon your previous work.
Learn more about the Enhancement Grant
Multimedia and Tech Support
We support projects that require additional technical support. If you have a project in mind that would require significant expertise in media development, we strongly recommend that you set up a consultation with us prior to submitting a grant application.
Dissemination
We can help you increase the visibility and reach of your work. The Libraries will assist you in sharing your project through trusted repositories such as the UNC System OER Commons Hub and other platforms. We can also help you obtain a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to make your work more easily discoverable and citable.