Alternative Educational Resources (AER)

Save money on textbooks with Alternative Educational Resources (AER)!

What Classes Use AER?

• Look for the AER symbol in the printed class schedule
• Look for the listing of current quarter AER classes on the Class Schedule page

What is AER?

AER includes all course resources that cost students less than $30. Some AER courses may include resources that are not openly licensed but still reduce costs for students, such as used or inexpensive textbooks, library resources, and other alternatives to costly commercial textbooks.

AER are available to students on college or personal computers. Students who need printed copies can order them at the Bookstore for a fraction of the cost of traditional textbooks.

AER may also be referred to as OER (Open Education Resources).

“Thanks to AER, LCC students have saved $500,000 on textbooks over the past year.” — Cliff Hicks, Bookstore Manager

Who selects AER?

Library staff assist faculty in locating and adopting appropriate AER resources.

Contact the LCC Bookstore

The LCC Bookstore is located in the Student Center. Open extended hours the first week of class