Alternative Educational Resources (AER)

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

What Classes Use AER?

• See the list of Fall Quarter AER Classes and Summer Quarter AER Classes
• Look for the AER symbol in the Class Schedule

What is AER?

AER includes all course resources that cost students less than $50. 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).

Who selects AER?

Faculty librarians assist faculty in locating and adopting appropriate AER resources. See the Library's OER/AER page for more information.

Contact the LCC Bookstore

The LCC Bookstore is located in the Student Center.