Low-Cost Books Program
The Low-Cost Books (LCB) Program highlights classes that charge $40 OR less for all instructional materials required for the course. This program focuses on giving you peace of mind so that you don’t have to worry about the cost of you course materials for your class.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can LCB course be a First Day-Inclusive Access course as well?
Yes, if an Inclusive Access course material total course is $40 or less.
How can I see if my course is enrolled in Low-Cost Books Program?
How can instructors offer courses at low cost by using Open Educational Resources (OER) and other materials freely online?
- HCC Libraries Open Resources page provides basic information about open educational resources, search tools to find resources, and links to faculty created and program adopted Open Educational Resources.
- OpenStax is the largest developer of commercial quality textbooks that are free to access, edit, and download for both students and professors.
- The Open Textbook Library provides the most comprehensive catalog of complete textbooks, along with faculty reviews.
Textbook Savings Program Contact Information
Inclusive Access - First Day:
Donald Parker, Inclusive Access Coordinator
713-718-6127
Open Educational Resources/Z-Degree/Zero Cost Books:
Remya Mohanraj, OER/Z-Degree Coordinator
713-718-7131
Instructional Course Materials:
Wendy Sera, Instructional Course Materials Coordinator
713-718-6936
Barnes & Noble District Bookstore Manager:
Kayla Vergin, Barnes & Noble District Bookstore Manager
713-528-0872 or 713-528-0897