OER Collaboration: Texas Digital Resources OER User Group

Community is vital for librarians and advocates of OER and open educational practices. At many institutions, advocating for usage and creation of OER is a solo endeavor, which can lead to loneliness and in the worst cases, burnout. In 2023, the Texas Digital Library (TDL) established the OER Users Group. This group not only provides resources and support for the whole of Texas, but its members also provide additional support for one another. During this presentation, I will discuss how the OER Users Group came to be, the group's charge, and my overall experiences facilitating the group as chair. I will also briefly discuss how groups like this can provide the sense of community and support that is needed for those working in the world of open education.