New and Noteworthy is the City Tech Library OER Team’s monthly roundup of notable open educational resources. We try to include at least one open resource 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 open educational resources initiatives at City Tech.
African American Studies
- Teaching Through Rather than About: Analyzing Black Histories and Geographies with Primary Sources, edited by Ken Carano and Amit Kobrowski, Center for Geography Education in Oregon and Western Oregon University (2025). License: CC BY-NC
“This book helps teachers present Black history through Black voices using inquiry-based lessons and primary sources. It offers practical tools to examine traditional narratives and encourage thoughtful classroom discussions.”
Business
- Professional Writing and Communications for Business, Kristopher Purzycki, University of Wisconsin – Green Bay (2025).
License: CC BY-NC-SA
“This textbook, written by Dr. Kris Purzycki, is used in UW-Green Bay’s Professional Writing for Business Majors (Writing Foundations 200).”
Computer Systems Technology
- InfoTech Governance, Policy, Ethics & Law, by David Tuffley, Griffith University (2025). License: CC BY-NC
“ A comprehensive guide to IT governance, policy, ethics and law for students, practitioners and researchers. Covers the latest developments and best practices in the field, with a focus on the ethical, legal and social implications of IT. The textbook is divided into nine chapters, each covering a key topic in IT governance, policy, ethics and law.”
Construction Management Technology / Civil Engineering Technology
- Excel for Contractors, by Barbara Lave, Nick Bredleau, Hallie Puncochar, Julie Romey, Mary Schatz, and Art Schneider, Open Oregon Educational Resources (2025). License: CC BY
“This Beginning Excel textbook is intended for use in a one-term introductory spreadsheet course with an emphasis in the use of Excel for Building Construction Programs. The basics of Excel, as they apply to the professional workplace, are introduced, including spreadsheet design, data entry, formulas, functions, charts, tables, and multi-sheet use.”
Health Sciences
- Health Information Management: Unlocking the Power of Data in Healthcare, by Sheree Lloyd, Joel Scanlan and Sallyanne Wissmann, Council of Australian University Librarians (2025). License: CC BY-NC
“This comprehensive textbook captures best international practice for health information management (HIM) and is focused on the practical needs of current and aspiring health information managers. The text includes evolving and innovative approaches for health information and data management from across the world. The text provides a comprehensive overview of HIM principles, including data governance, electronic health and medical records (EHRs/EMRs), privacy and security regulations, and health informatics. It explores the role of HIM professionals in improving healthcare delivery, enhancing patient outcomes, and supporting clinical decision-making. Through case studies and practical examples, readers will gain insights into the challenges and advancements in HIM, preparing them for a dynamic and evolving healthcare environment.” - Therapeutic Communication for Health Care Administrators Game Simulations, by Kimberlee Carter, Marie Rutherford, and Connie Stevens, Conestoga College (2022). License: CC BY-NC-SA
These resources are intended for learners preparing for positions in front-line health care settings. These OER are intended to be used as companion resources to the digital text Therapeutic Communication for Health Care Administrators. It was identified that many existing resources do not address the communication skills of the health care administrator role. The game simulations and associated digital text address the gaps while also providing essential digital resources that can be used in remote, hybrid, or face-to-face delivery formats.
Hospitality Management
- Facilities Management for Foodservice Managers, by Tracy Rieger, EcampusOntario (2025). License: CC BY-NC-SA
“Facilities Management is a broad based discipline focused on coordinating the physical environment, people, and organizational processes to effectively meet the needs of the users. From strategic planning, design and workflow to sustainable practices and infection prevention and control this guide provides an overview of the responsibilities of the Nutrition and Food Service Manager in supporting the goals of facilities management.” - Introduction to Hospitality, by Alice L. McLean, Meagan A. McGuire and Angela Senter, Washington Open ProfTech (2025). License: CC BY
“Introduction to Hospitality is a vital guide that gives students a foundational understanding of the hospitality and tourism industries. The authors offer an overview of each sector, encouraging readers to pursue further education in their chosen career paths.”
Human Services
- Social Justice & Advocacy in Human Services, by Cailyn F. Green, Bernadet DeJonge, Nikki Golden, Kim Brayton, Carrie Steinman and Shannon Raybold, Milne Open Textbooks (2025). License: CC BY
“Social Justice & Advocacy in Human Services delves into the complex realm of social justice, offering a deep dive into historical roots and theories to practical applications in the field. This text covers fundamental concepts, including power, privilege, and oppression, and explores critical issues like racism, gender, sexuality, poverty, religion, and disability in the context of the United States. The last section of the book hones in on the field of human services, discussing power, privilege, and bias in this context, and lastly exploring equitable distribution, human rights, and the systems and entry points within human services practice.”
Nursing
- Nursing Fundamentals 2e, by Ernstmeyer & Christman – Open Resources for Nursing (Open RN), WisTech Open (2024). License: CC BY
“Nursing Fundamentals introduces students to the foundational principles of nursing practice, including the scope of nursing, effective communication techniques, and caring for diverse client populations. Using the nursing process as a framework, this textbook covers essential concepts such as safety, oxygenation, comfort, spiritual well-being, grief and loss, sleep and rest, mobility, nutrition, fluid and electrolyte balance, and elimination. It also addresses nursing care for clients with integumentary disorders and cognitive or sensory impairments. Each chapter includes interactive learning activities, such as case studies and NCLEX Next Generation-style questions, to help students develop clinical judgment and apply their knowledge to real-world client-care scenarios. Designed for aspiring nurses, this resource provides a solid foundation for delivering compassionate, evidence-based care in a variety of healthcare settings.” - Nursing: Mental Health and Community Concepts – 2e, by Ernstmeyer & Christman – Open Resources for Nursing (Open RN), WisTech Open (2024). License: CC BY
“Mental Health and Community Concepts focuses on stress management techniques, healthy coping strategies, and preventative interventions to promote mental well-being. This textbook examines nursing care for individuals with specific mental health and substance use disorders, while also introducing the nurse’s role in community health assessments and caring for vulnerable populations. With an emphasis on holistic, patient-centered care, this resource equips nursing students with the knowledge and skills to address mental health challenges and support community health initiatives. Interactive learning activities and real-world scenarios are included to help students apply concepts to practice, making this an essential guide for those preparing to work in mental health and community healthcare settings.”
City Tech OER Team:
Cailean Cooney, Associate Professor, OER Librarian: ccooney@citytech.cuny.edu
Joshua Peach, Adjunct OER Librarian: jpeach@citytech.cuny.edu
Jo Thompson, Adjunct OER Librarian: jthompson@citytech.cuny.edu
Sara Sarmiento, Adjunct Reference and Instruction Librarian
