Chayeng Moua: OTL Student Assistant
Now in its 12th year, the Open Textbook Library (OTL) offers more than 1,560 open textbooks for everyone to download, use, and share at no cost. The Open Education Network (OEN) takes a collaborative approach to managing the library and positioning it as a resource for learners around the world. So, what role does our Student Assistant, Chayeng Moua, play in keeping the library vibrant and continually growing?
Celebrating a Decade of the Open Textbook Library: The Recap
In the sixth and concluding post in this series, we’re revisiting some highlights of our 2022 birthday celebration. The library’s milestone prompted us to reflect on challenges overcome, appreciate meaningful progress, and extend our sincere thanks to all who’ve played a role in the library’s growth and success to date. That includes you!
Celebrating a Decade of the Open Textbook Library: Founder Dave Ernst Shares the Library's Story
Dave Ernst is the Executive Director of the Open Education Network and Founder of the Open Textbook Library. For the library’s 10-year milestone, Dave reflects on challenges overcome and the goals ahead.
Celebrating a Decade of the Open Textbook Library: Alicia Conrardy on OTL Cataloging Development
Alicia Conrardy is a digital repository specialist at Colorado State University Libraries (CSU) where she is responsible for coordinating technical, bibliographic, and metadata for CSU’s digital repository collections. Her cataloging expertise and guidance during the OTL’s early years profoundly impacted the library’s growth that we’re celebrating in 2022.
Celebrating a Decade of the Open Textbook Library: Author and Guitarist Chelsea Green on Writing an Open Textbook
Chelsea Green is an associate professor of music at The American University in Cairo (AUC). Drawing on her experience as a professional guitar soloist and ensemble player, Chelsea also directs the Cairo Guitar Collective (CGC) and the AUC Guitar Ensemble, both of which perform regularly throughout Egypt. In 2020, the Rebus Community published Chelsea’s first open textbook, Sight-Reading for Guitar: The Keep Going Method Book and Video Series (CC BY), which is included in the Open Textbook Library.
Celebrating a Decade of the Open Textbook Library: Christina Hendricks on Being an Open Textbook Editor
Christina Hendricks is Professor of Teaching in Philosophy, and Academic Director of the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology at the University of British Columbia Vancouver. She is the editor of the Introduction to Philosophy series (CC BY). Her focus is on teaching and learning relating to undergraduate students, with an interest in “the quality and efficacy of open textbooks.”
Celebrating a Decade of the Open Textbook Library: Student Duy Vo on Working for the Library
Duy Vo is a senior at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, set to graduate this spring with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from the College of Biological Sciences. Since 2020, Duy has worked for the Open Textbook Library (OTL) as a Student Admin, and as he prepares to leave, both he and the library are about to celebrate significant milestones.