As textbook affordability remains a persistent challenge in higher education, libraries are uniquely positioned to advance adoption of Open Educational Resources (OER) as a strategy for reducing financial barriers and promoting educational access. This poster describes how librarians used the GOST Framework (Goals, Objectives, Strategies, Tactics) to design and launch an inaugural Library OER Faculty Champion Award aligned with their Strategic Plan 2025–2030.
While briefly outlining the award’s development and implementation, the poster centers on how the initiative was evaluated following its first cycle. It examines how librarians assessed the award criteria and rubric, the nomination and selection process, promotional strategies, and the effectiveness of campus partnerships that supported the launch. Through this evaluative lens, the project identifies refinements for future iterations and demonstrates how recognition of faculty engagement with OER reinforces student affordability, inclusive access, and equitable teaching practices as core institutional values rather than peripheral initiatives.
In addition to evaluating the full process, this poster shares outcomes from the first award cycle, including faculty participation, campus response, and lessons learned related to OER visibility and adoption. Attendees will gain practical tools and strategies for implementing sustainable library initiatives promoting student affordability, student success, and inclusive pedagogy.
