Santiago, Ariana2020-07-162020-07-162019-11Copyright 2019 Against the Grain. Recommended citation: Santiago, Ariana. “Advancing Textbook Affordability: Considerations for Open and Affordable Course Materials.” Against the grain 31, no. 5 (2019): 75-77. URL: https://against-the-grain.com/2019/12/v315-being-earnest-with-collections-advancing-textbook-affordability-considerations-for-open-and-affordable-course-materials/. Reproduced in accordance with licensing terms and with the author’s permission.https://hdl.handle.net/10657/6776This article provides an overview of the Alternative Textbook Incentive Program at the University of Houston, compares the use of open educational resources (OER) and library-funded resources, outlines pros and cons, and provides practical advice for other libraries considering similar programs.en-UStextbook affordabilityopen educational resourcesopen educationArticle0000-0002-0362-6549