April 2023 Textbook Hero - Jennifer Cook

Name: Jennifer Cook What are some of the classes you teach? Reference Services, Adult Literature, and Outreach & Community Services How long have you been with CVTC? 5 years How long have you been using low-cost and/or no-cost textbooks? 5 years — when we started the program, we set out to have no-cost textbooks from day one. What is your favorite part of using low-cost and/or no-cost textbooks? In the library world, things are constantly changing. I am always able to pull the most recent information about trends and news and update them every semester. Any estimated student cost savings from using low-cost and/or no-cost textbooks? $5,000/semester Fun fact: I am an avid gardener and have backyard chickens!