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Set aside time: Searching for OER takes time & persistence, just like research.
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Look at your current text: Is your current textbook available through the library databases?
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Locate an OER text: Check to see if a whole OER textbook already exists for your course.
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Browse open repositories: Browse several repositories to see what content is available
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Supplement: Look at your learning objectives and find different materials for different topics.
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Ask for help: Call a librarian to get help. You can do this at anytime!
"Six Steps to OER" Modified text from original by Lesley University Library