Papers and Presentations

• Free the Textbook: The Rise of Open Texts
  Presentation at the AACC Annual Conference, New Orleans, Sunday, April 10, 2011
  The National Council for Learning Resources sponsored a session entitled "Free the Textbook: The Rise of Open Texts" at the AACC Annual Conference, New Orleans, Sunday, April 10, 2011. Panelist: Jeff Shelstad, the founder and executive director of Flat World Knowledge, Inc., NY.
  Program Description: This session took an inside look at the textbook affordability crisis and the rise of "open textbooks" as a new model that is challenging the traditional publishing world. It is an innovative approach that offers community college students accessibility and affordability.
    
• Of Like Minds
  Dr. Julie Beth Todaro presented at the Community College Baccalaureate Association on behalf of NCLR, March 2007
    
• Roselle Vargas - Retention of Disadvantaged Students: The Library's Role
  (AACC Presentation, Microsoft PowerPoint Show - .ppsx)