Interactive Textbooks Digital Library vs Open Textbook Library
Interactive Textbooks Digital Library
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| Figure | Interactive Textbooks Digital Library | Open Textbook Library |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Digital Textbook Platforms | 8.3 (#5) | 7.5 (#20) |
| Accessibility | Some books are offered with font sizes from 18 to 38 points for students with low vision. | A VPAT is available, and accessibility varies by book; the library says its MARC records include accessibility metadata. |
| Purpose | The library is the Ministry of Education’s official digital space for school books, available to teachers, students, parents and guardians, and other interested users. | The library is a referatory that helps faculty find open textbooks in one place. |
| Support | The site invites users to send comments and suggestions to [email protected]. | The FAQ directs questions to [email protected]. |
Plans
Interactive Textbooks Digital Library
- Free access to schoolbook libraryFree
In their own words
Interactive Textbooks Digital Library
Interactive Textbooks Digital Library is a free web and iOS repository for Greek schoolbooks and related educational material. It serves teachers, students, parents, guardians, and other interested users. Coverage spans primary school, gymnasium, general lyceum, and vocational lyceum (EPAL). Books are provided in PDF and HTML, with selected titles in interactive HTML, iBook, and low-vision formats. The library states that more than 160 interactive books include links to simulations, experiments, exercises, educational games, videos, maps, and visualizations from Photodentro repositories. Users can search keywords, including words inside book text, browse by class or subject, and filter by education level, class, book type, and subject. Some editions provide 18–38 point text. Materials can be copied, printed, downloaded, stored locally, and viewed on a computer. Course pages include descriptions, objectives, curricula, and grouped books, while guides support teachers and parents. The library is powered by DSpace and maintained with Ministry of Education funding.
Open Textbook Library
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