The U.S. Department of Education’s first grant for open educational resources, totaling $5 million, will be awarded in late September to between one and three applicants, the department announced today in a call for proposals published in the Federal Register. Read more about the program from Inside Higher Ed or SPARC…. READ MORE
The Library Journal Design Institute is a one-day, hands-on, small group event on library design being held on September 21st at the Minneapolis Central Library, hosted by LJ and Hennepin County Library Director Lois Langer Thompson. WiLS members can register at a special rate of $114 instead of the full rate of $163. To take advantage of this offer, use… READ MORE
Inside Higher Ed published a fascinating report on a large-scale study conducted at the University of Georgia. The study showed a measurable improvement in grades in classes that switched to OER textbooks. It’s a great story, and might be helpful in making the case for OER on your campus!… READ MORE
Long-time WiLS vendor-partner Infobase is offering a great deal expiring on August 31st. Between now and then, WiLS members can get any three Infobase databases for the low low price of $2,018. Check out the list of amazing resources available: Contact Jeff Brunner (brunnerj@wils.org) for more information today!… READ MORE
Each month, WiLS highlights a product to raise awareness of our many group and consortium purchase offerings. We’ll tell you about the offer, about the product and even provide some information that you can drop right into your own newsletters, blogs or websites. This month, we’ll be talking about the Chronicle of Higher Education. WiLS… READ MORE