Faculty Resources

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VIEW BOOKLIST

You can view required and optional course materials for any course with our custom course list builder. If you have any questions or need to request an instructor's copy please reach out to us: bookstore@otc.edu.

CANVAS SUPPORT

If your course requires pairing digital courseware or you need Canvas assistance there is a wonderful support team in OTC Online to assist with this process. 

Online@otc.edu || 417-447-8200

Key OTC Faculty Resources

DIGITAL COURSE MATERIALS

  • AutoAccess provides interactive, adaptive digital course materials, typically an eBook and learning platform delivered through Canvas on the first day of class. Students are automatically enrolled and receive a free trial period. After the trial ends, the cost is added to their My Payment Plan unless they choose to opt out by the opt deadline. This model lowers the cost of course materials compared to purchasing directly from publishers, while improving access and aligning with modern technology. 

  • AutoEbook provides a low cost interactive eBook delivered through Canvas on the first day of class. Students are automatically enrolled and receive a free trial period. Students have the option to purchase a higher cost physical book and opt out of the eBook if they prefer a physical copy. After the trial ends, the cost of the eBook is added to their My Payment Plan unless they choose to opt out by the opt deadline.

  • OpenOTC marks courses that are using free Open Educational Resources (OER). OER can be defined as teaching and learning materials that are freely available online for everyone to use, whether you are an instructor, student, or self-learner. Examples of OER include: full courses, course modules, syllabi, lectures, homework assignments, quizzes, lab and classroom activities, games, simulations, and many more resources contained in digital media collections from around the world.

SUBMIT ADOPTIONS

Verba Collect is a tool that is used by the Eagle Store to gather adoption information from Department Heads so that we can provide these items in-store and provide information and expected cost to students via their personalized booklist. If you have not received a link to your selected courses or have questions on availability and format options please email bookstore@otc.edu.

You will visit the Verba Collect portal to submit your adoptions or follow the link in your personalized reminder email.

The adoption deadlines are coordinated with the Registrar's office. If you are a decision maker for your department’s course materials you are responsible for ensuring your semester adoptions have been submitted by the deadline. We can assist with providing review or desk copies. We understand changes do come up last minute so please reach out with exceptions. 

We are always available for a meeting to discuss course materials goals. Reach out to webba@otc.edu to ask questions or schedule a meeting.


Things to consider:

  • Do not allow yourself to be pressured by a publisher to make a decision

  • Consider the content & reach out to us if you're unsure if the edition may be readily available for students

  • Partner with the Access & Accommodation Resources (Formerly Disability Support Services DSS) & Eagle Store Course Materials Manager to ensure Student Accessibility Compliance

  • We are partners in affordability - we can search for alternative formats and negotiate with publishers for the best value

ADOPTION DEADLINE FOR '26 - '27 ACADEMIC YEAR - MARCH 20th 2026