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New and Noteworthy is the City Tech Library OER Team’s weekly roundup of new and noteworthy OER. We try to include at least one OER relevant to each school at City Tech in every post. At the end of the month, these resources will be compiled and distributed by the library liaison for your department. Please contact us if you know of new or particularly interesting OER to share with our colleagues or would like more information about OER initiatives at City Tech. 

Arts & Sciences 

1. Human Security in World Affairs: Problems and Opportunities (2nd edition), by Alexander Lautensach and Sabina Lautensach (Eds.), University of Northern British Columbia (2020). License: CC BY-NC-SA
   “This first and only university textbook of human security, intended as an introductory text from senior undergraduate level up, and includes chapters by 24 authors that encompass the full spectrum of disciplines contributing to the human security field. It is based on the four-pillar model of socio-political security, economic security, environmental security and health security. The chapters include learning outcomes, extension activities, and suggested readings; a comprehensive glossary lists key terms used throughout the book.”
   
   
2. Introduction to Philosophy: Logic, by Ben Martin (Ed.), University of Bergen/Rebus Community (2020). License: CC BY
   “Introduction to Philosophy: Logic provides students with the concepts and skills necessary to identify and evaluate arguments effectively. The chapters, all written by experts in the field, provide an overview of what arguments are, the different types of arguments one can expect to encounter in both philosophy and everyday life, and how to recognise common argumentative mistakes.”

Professional Studies

1. Instruction in Functional Assessment, by Marcie Desrochers and Moira Fallon, SUNY Open Textbooks (2014). License: CC BY-NC-SA
   “Instruction in Functional Assessment introduces learners to functional assessment (FA), which includes a variety of assessment approaches (indirect, observational, and experimental) for identifying the cause of an individual’s challenging behavior for the purpose of designing effective treatments. FA is mandated by federal law and is a recognized empirically based approach to treatment of individuals with challenging behaviors (e.g., disruptive, self-injurious, and aggressive behaviors). Instruction in FA is essential for students who will one day enter professions as educators, psychologists, social workers, counselors, or mental health professionals.”
   
   
2. Nursing Pharmacology, by eds. Elizabeth Christman and Kimberly Ernstmeyer, Chippewa Valley Technical College (2020). License: CC BY
   “This open access Nursing Pharmacology textbook is designed for entry-level undergraduate nursing students.  It explains basic concepts of pharmacology and describes common medication classes. This book is not intended to be used as a drug reference book, but direct links are provided to DailyMed, which provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States.”

Technology & Design

1. Introduction to Art: Design, Context, and Meaning, edited by Pamela J. Sachant, University of North Georgia Press. License: CC BY-SA
   “Introduction to Art: Design, Context, and Meaning offers a comprehensive introduction to the world of Art. Authored by four USG faculty members with advanced degrees in the arts, this textbook offers up-to-date original scholarship. It includes over 400 high-quality images illustrating the history of art, its technical applications, and its many uses. Combining the best elements of both a traditional textbook and a reader, it introduces such issues in art as its meaning and purpose; its structure, material, and form; and its diverse effects on our lives. Its digital nature allows students to follow links to applicable sources and videos, expanding the students’ educational experiences beyond the textbook.”
   
   
2. BIM Project Execution Planning Guide (v. 3.0), by John Messner, Chimay Anumba, Craig Dubler, Pennsylvania State University (2020). License: CC BY-SA
   “A Building Information Model (BIM) is“a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility.”To successfully implement BIM, a project team must perform detailed and comprehensive planning. A well-documented BIM Project Execution Plan (BEP) will ensure that all parties are clearly aware of the opportunities and responsibilities associated with the incorporation of BIM into the project workflow. This Guide provides a structured procedure for creating and implementing a BEP.”
   
   

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