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Jisc Collections has released a new call inviting UK higher education
institutions and further education colleges to participate in a three-year
national project to explore the viability of institutions becoming
e-textbook publishers, with funding of up to £1m.
The project is looking to assess the following question:
*Will the institution as e-textbook creator help students by providing a
more affordable higher education, and promote a better, more sustainable
information environment for libraries, students and faculty?*
For the purposes of this call, the term "e-textbook" is defined as: a
coherent package of learning materials in electronic form that is
fundamental to a course of study at a further education college or higher
education institution.
Full details of the Call are available at
http://www.jisc-collections.ac.uk/News/Institution-as-e-textbook-publisher-call-for-particiation/
.
Jisc Collections are now seeking appropriately qualified evaluators of
submissions under this Call. Evaluators should be able to demonstrate
broad knowledge of and experience in one or more of the following areas:
- current and recent e-textbook practice and developments in the UK and
elsewhere;
- current pedagogic practice with regard to e-textbooks;
- the e-textbook marketplace, including business and licensing models;
- e-book technologies and functionality.
Evaluation will take place between 5th and 18th March 2014.
If you wish to be considered as an evaluator, please apply by email to
David Ball, David Ball Consulting ([log in to unmask]), outlining your
experience, knowledge and availability, by 3rd March 2014.
Please note that staff of institutions bidding under the Call will not be
considered as evaluators.
Please address any queries to David Ball at the email address above.
With best wishes
David
* David Ball Consulting*
Tel: +44 (0)1202 765015+44 (0)1202 765015+44 (0)1202 765015+44 (0)1202
765015
+44 (0)7795 094292+44 (0)7795 094292+44 (0)7795 094292+44 (0)7795
094292
Skype: davidball1611
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