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This report looks at the current state of the textbook affordability issue from the perspective of 238 academic librarians, who have been playing a leading role in acquiring ebooks and other digital materials for academic libraries, in addition to traditional print materials. While faculty—individual instructors—decide what academic materials are required and available for their academic courses, they often do so in conjunction or collaboration with librarians. The issue of textbook affordability is not an idle one; if students are unable to afford textbooks and other required materials, they are likely to underperform or fail to graduate, which can have a negative effect both on the students’ ability to succeed and the academic institution.

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