Online Readings and Materials

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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2025, 04:25 PM

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Professional looking, accessible materials improve learning and reflect your dedication to teaching.

We are here to help!

To request your pictures and readings be made accessible for your course, please fill out and submit this form.

Our scanning and digitizing services convert print and other analog formats into digital files for sharing online and also to preserve rare or fragile documents.

These services include:

  • Scanning of print-based course materials such as book chapters or journal articles into digital formats
  • Conversion of 35mm slides into high resolution .TIFF files and smaller .JPEGs
  • Assistance with setup of scanning hardware and software
  • Advice and Instruction in analog to digital conversions
  • Other materials may be converted, contingent upon available technology

Fair Use and Copyright Explained

When is it ok to use copyrighted material in your course?

Fair Use and Copyright (pdf)

Fair Use Explained (pdf)

Accessibility Resources

Accessibility is very important to us. Check out these Accessibility Resources below to learn more. The following .pdfs should not automatically download, but should open in your browser.

Learn more about Website and Digital Accessibility

Find Free, Safe Learning Materials

  • Open Educational Resources Materials

    OER Commons is a public digital library of open educational resources. Explore, create, and collaborate with educators around the world to improve curriculum.

  • MERLOT System website

    The Merlot system provides access to curated online learning and support materials and content creation tools, led by an international community of educators, learners and researchers.

  • Fair Use and Copyright (pdf)

    Know the rules for using published materials.