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Purpose
The library is a referatory that helps faculty find open textbooks in one place.Read 9 Oct 2026 · open.umn.edu
Support
The FAQ directs questions to [email protected].Read 9 Oct 2026 · open.umn.edu
Accessibility
A VPAT is available, and accessibility varies by book; the library says its MARC records include accessibility metadata.Read 9 Oct 2026 · open.umn.edu
Catalog integrations
The collection is discoverable through WorldCat and Ex Libris Alma Community Zone, with monthly updates to both.Read 9 Oct 2026 · open.umn.edu
Collection
The homepage states that the library offers 1,887 open textbooks.Read 9 Oct 2026 · open.umn.edu
Data access
The library provides MARC records, a CSV file, a JSON API, and RSS or Atom feeds.Read 9 Oct 2026 · open.umn.edu
Download formats
Each included textbook must be available as a complete portable file, such as PDF or EPUB, while the author or publisher chooses which formats to provide.Read 9 Oct 2026 · open.umn.edu
Eligibility
Books must support a quarter or semester course and meet the library's criteria for open licensing, availability, institutional use or affiliation, and originality.Read 9 Oct 2026 · open.umn.edu
Limits
The library does not provide instructor copies, and instructors must check with authors or publishers about ancillary materials.Read 9 Oct 2026 · open.umn.edu
Open use
Library textbooks are free to use and distribute, and may be adapted with proper attribution under their licenses.Read 9 Oct 2026 · open.umn.edu
Record license
Open Textbook Library records are in the public domain and available under a Creative Commons CC0 license.Read 9 Oct 2026 · open.umn.edu
Review coverage
The library says around 70% of its books have been reviewed, with faculty reviews invited through Open Education Network member institutions.Read 9 Oct 2026 · open.umn.edu
Search and browse
The site provides textbook search and browsing by subject.Read 9 Oct 2026 · open.umn.edu

Plans and prices

Free Free Open textbooks can be downloaded, printed, adopted, and adapted according to their licenses at no cost Read 9 Oct 2026 · open.umn.edu

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