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<p class="MsoNormal">As the cost of textbooks and other educational materials are exponentially increasing, many institutions of higher education and PK-12 schools are adopting open educational resources (OER) as alternatives for their students. Libraries are
 starting to see OER as part of a trickle-down effect. More and more librarians are now being tasked with supporting faculty, students, and other members of their communities with the adoption of OER.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Join us on December 4, 2019 for an Amigos Library Services online conference,
<i>The Library's Role in Supporting Open Educational Resources</i>, where we will explore the roles libraries of all types play in supporting open educational resources.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Amigos Library Services is now accepting 45-minute presentation proposals for this conference. Suggested topic areas include but are not limited to:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Understanding open educational resources<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Teaching and learning with OER<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Finding and vetting OER<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">The value of OER<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Implementing OER initiatives in the library and/or community<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Measuring the impact of OER on learning, the community, and/or the library<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Policies & strategies for OER<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Supporting faculty, students, and the community with OER<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Accessibility, availability, and affordability of OER<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Future and sustainability of OER<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Legal and ethical considerations for OER<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If you can speak to one of these topics, or have another idea in mind, please submit your proposal at
<a href="https://www.amigos.org/node/5976">https://www.amigos.org/node/5976</a> by
<b>September 25, 2019</b>. Don’t worry if you’ve never presented online. It’s easy, and we are happy to train you and will provide technical support during your presentation.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For more information about this conference, contact Jodie Borgerding,
<a href="mailto:borgerding@amigos.org">borgerding@amigos.org</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Jodie Borgerding<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Continuing Education Services Manager<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Amigos Library Services<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">1190 Meramec Station Road, Suite 207<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Ballwin, MO  63021<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(972) 340-2897<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.amigos.org/">http://www.amigos.org</a> <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#7030A0">Healthy Habits: Cultivating a Culture of Health and Wellness in Libraries and Communities<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#7030A0">Online Conference<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#333333">October 10, 2019</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.amigos.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1185"><span style="color:blue">Register</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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