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Library Services

Open Access Publishing

Through our deals with various publishers you are able to publish your article as open access without having to pay the standard article processing charge (APC). For more information see our Open Access Publishing Guide.

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Affordable Learning Initiative

The Affordable Learning Initiative is a partnership between The University of Akron, OhioLINK, and the Open Textbook Network working to consolidate efforts around the affordability of textbook/course materials and open education resource adoption. 

Brightspace Information Literacy Modules

University of Akron librarians have developed Brightspace content to teach information literacy, research skills, and lifelong learning skills that students can utilize in their courses and apply beyond the University. These online lessons via Brightspace can be assigned in part or whole by course instructors. Enterprising students can also self-enroll. Students will get a certificate of completion for each completed course following a brief assessment. The URLs give you direct access to enroll in the course. You can share these URLs with students in your courses.

Online and Distance Learning Assistance

Need assistance with developing an online course or distance learning? 

Online Learning Services (OLS) can help faculty develop a great online course that fits their unique style while staying within a template familiar to UA students.

Distance Learning Services connects to hundreds of locations around the world for classes, meetings and conferences. The University of Akron’s distance learning network includes 25 classrooms located on or off the main campus available to faculty.