Can't find the perfect OER in the ASCCC collection? On the next page you'll find a smorgasboard of OER Repositories that might have what you need. First, though, have a look at few search strategies – they will make for much more effective searching.

Tips for Searching Repositories

Browse by subject or discipline if it's an option
Use the filters or the provided tools to narrow down your search to more relevant results
Don't rely on keywords, as they may or may not return the best results, as resources are often input by humans (other faculty!) who aren't super adept at indexing
Browse broadly - look at subject areas that are broader than yours but may still include information on your subject
Ask for help! Sometimes just asking for a fresh perspective can lead to a breakthrough. Your OER coordinator and your Foothill librarians are great people to ask.

Watch the following short video and then review the search tips below so you can use them as you search for resources for your class.

Take a few minutes to try out these strategies using a few of the suggested repositories on the previous page.

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