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LILY DUBACH

Open Education & Textbook Affordability Librarian

lily@ucf.edu

Specialties:

Lily Dubach co-leads the library’s Open Education initiative with John Venecek, Humanities & Open Education Librarian, and projects are supported by Sarah Taha, undergraduate student in the Data Science and Statistics programs. Lily collaborates with faculty to identify and adopt affordable instructional materials. She serves as a leader or member of UCF’s AIM (Affordable Instructional Materials) Initiative, the Faculty Senate Course Materials Committee, and the Open Education Coordinating Council.

JOE BIZON

Learning Resources Librarian

leganto@ucf.edu or joseph.bizon@ucf.edu

Specialties:

Joe Bizon is often called the “Leganto Librarian” and leads efforts with Leganto, which serves as a bridge between Canvas and the library. Gina Rippens, Library Technical Assistant II, and others in the Document Delivery & Resource Sharing Department support these efforts. They work diligently to help prepare Leganto lists and course reserves in time for students to access key resources, supporting academic success.

JOHN VENECEK

Humanities & Open Education Librarian

john.venecek@ucf.edu

Specialties:

John Venecek co-leads the library’s Open Education initiative with Lily Dubach. John works with faculty to adopt and design Open Education Resources, and he is the co-author of an Open Access research skills book entitled Strategies for Conducting Literary Research. As Lead Humanities Librarian, he supports research and instruction in the areas of art, literature, philosophy, and related subjects, helping students navigate scholarly resources and enhance their research skills.

RELATED WEBSITES & INITIATIVES

  • Affordability Counts: This recognizes faculty across Florida who  provide free or low-cost course material options. Eligible courses receive a digital medallion and can display in Canvas. For ongoing recognition, the form should be submitted each semester.
  • Open Pedagogy Faculty Fellowship: UCF fellows work with cross-institutional, cross-disciplinary partners to design and develop renewable assignments, which give students the chance to create beyond the classroom.
  • Textbook Adoptions at UCF: The official UCF website with information and instructions about submitting textbook adoptions.
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