Shout-out for Alex Reher

Alex Reher

A professor reached out to the library a few weeks ago to ask if we could purchase an ebook version of the textbook she is using for her course. Alex let her know about our pandemic-status chapter scan service for textbooks and took the opportunity to promote our Open Pedagogy support. He looped me in to see if there is an ebook version of the textbook she is using (there isn't and the publisher has no plans to offer an ebook), but the real benefit here is the fact that Alex noticed a need and a desire to help students and made a case for open pedagogy in a compelling and emotionally intelligent way. The professor is now working with colleagues in the library to select an OER (Open Educational Resource). Way to go, Alex!

- Hilary Davis, Mar 2, 2021