How to Access Faculty OER Resources

The Faculty-Based OER Hub is a structured digital learning resource centre within the FUOYE Digital Library.

OER means Open Educational Resources. These are teaching, learning and research materials that may be freely accessed and, depending on the licence, reused, adapted or shared.

The FUOYE Faculty-Based OER Hub organises resources according to:

• Faculty
• Department
• Course code
• Course title
• Level
• Semester
• Resource type
• Author or lecturer
• Licence
• Approval status

The OER Hub is designed to support teaching, learning and research across FUOYE.

It helps users to:

• Find approved learning materials.
• Access faculty-specific course resources.
• Locate department-based academic materials.
• Support self-paced learning.
• Reduce dependence on scattered files and informal sharing.
• Improve access to open learning content.
• Support remote and mobile-first learning.
• Promote responsible reuse of open educational materials.
• Improve the visibility of FUOYE-created learning resources.

The OER Hub can support different categories of users.

Students

Students can access course packs, lecture notes, learning guides, laboratory manuals, reading materials and research skills resources linked to their faculty and department.

Academic Staff

Academic staff can recommend, submit, manage or update OER materials where they have the required permissions.

Librarians and E-Librarians

Librarians and E-Librarians review, classify, approve, support and guide users on how to find and use OER materials.

OER Coordinators

OER Coordinators manage OER submissions, review quality, check licences, approve resources and organise materials by faculty, department and course.

Public Visitors

Public visitors may access OER materials that are marked as publicly available.

The OER Hub may include:

• Faculty Open Course Packs
• Lecture notes
• Course outlines
• Reading lists
• Laboratory manuals
• Studio manuals
• Fieldwork guides
• Research skills resources
• Tutorial materials
• Practical guides
• Open textbooks
• Presentations
• Videos
• Audio learning materials
• Assessment guides where approved
• Departmental learning resources
• Academic writing guides
• Citation and referencing guides
• Postgraduate research support materials

The Faculty-Based OER Hub may include several key sections.

Faculty Open Course Pack

This section provides approved course-related materials arranged by faculty, department, course code and level.

Faculty Open Laboratory / Studio Manual

This section provides practical guides, laboratory manuals, workshop materials, studio instructions and fieldwork resources where applicable.

Faculty Research Skills Resource

This section provides academic writing, literature review, referencing, research methodology, data analysis and scholarly communication support resources.

Departmental OER Resources

This section displays OER materials specific to a department.

To access Faculty OER resources:

1. Open the FUOYE Digital Library homepage.
2. Click OER or Faculty-Based OER Hub from the navigation menu.
3. The OER Hub page will open.
4. Select your faculty.
5. Select your department.
6. Browse available resources.
7. Click the resource title or access button.
8. Download, view or follow the resource link where available.

The first step is to select the relevant faculty.

Examples may include:

• Faculty of Agriculture
• Faculty of Arts
• Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Environmental Sciences
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Management Sciences
• Faculty of Pharmacy
• Faculty of Science
• Faculty of Social Sciences
• School of Postgraduate Studies
• University Library

The actual list may depend on the faculties configured by the administrator.

After selecting a faculty, the system should display departments under that faculty.

For example, when a faculty is selected, only departments belonging to that faculty should appear.

This helps users avoid selecting the wrong department and ensures that OER materials are properly organised.

If your department does not appear:

1. Confirm that you selected the correct faculty.
2. Refresh the page.
3. Use the search option.
4. Contact the library or OER support team if the department is still missing.

Users can search OER resources by:

• Course code
• Course title
• Faculty
• Department
• Lecturer/author
• Keyword
• Resource type
• Level
• Semester
• Licence
• Year
• Topic

Example searches:

• GST 101
• Research Methodology
• Engineering Laboratory Manual
• Academic Writing
• Entrepreneurship
• Pharmacy practical
• Citation guide
• Open textbook

Filters help users quickly narrow results.

Available filters may include:

• Faculty
• Department
• Course code
• Level
• Semester
• Resource type
• Licence type
• Author
• Date uploaded
• Approval status
• Access type

Example:

A 200-level student in the Faculty of Science may filter by:

• Faculty: Science
• Department: Computer Science
• Level: 200
• Resource Type: Course Pack

To open a resource:

1. Search or browse for the resource.
2. Click the resource title.
3. Review the resource description.
4. Check the licence and access note.
5. Click View, Download or Open Link.
6. Use the material according to the stated licence and academic rules.

An OER resource page may include:

• Resource title
• Faculty
• Department
• Course code
• Course title
• Level
• Semester
• Author or lecturer
• Reviewer
• Resource type
• Description
• Learning outcomes
• Keywords
• File or external URL
• Licence
• Access status
• Date uploaded
• Last reviewed date
• Download/view count

OER materials may have different licences. The licence explains how the material can be used.

Common licence meanings:

Open Access

Users may access the material freely.

Creative Commons Licence

The material may be reused under stated conditions. Some licences allow adaptation, while others restrict commercial use or modification.

Institutional Use Only

The material may be available for FUOYE students and staff but not for general public reuse.

Read-Only Access

Users may view the resource but may not download, edit or redistribute it.

Restricted Access

The resource may require login or approval.

Always check the licence before copying, modifying, sharing or redistributing any material.

Users must use OER materials responsibly.

Students should:

• Read the licence before reusing materials.
• Cite the source where required.
• Avoid plagiarism.
• Use materials for learning and research.
• Not remove author names or attribution.
• Not sell or misuse open materials.

Academic staff should:

• Confirm copyright status before uploading.
• Add proper author attribution.
• Provide accurate course and department information.
• Use open licences where appropriate.
• Review and update materials regularly.

Students can use the OER Hub to:

• Prepare for lectures.
• Revise course topics.
• Access reading materials.
• Review laboratory or studio procedures.
• Improve academic writing.
• Learn research methods.
• Support assignments and projects.
• Access additional open textbooks and guides.

Students should always follow departmental instructions and confirm required course materials with lecturers where necessary.

Academic staff can use the OER Hub to:

• Share approved learning materials.
• Organise course resources.
• Support blended and remote learning.
• Provide open course packs.
• Upload lecture notes or guides.
• Recommend open textbooks.
• Support students with research skills materials.
• Improve the visibility of teaching resources.

Where enabled, staff submissions may pass through OER review before publication.

Librarians and OER Coordinators may use the OER Hub to:

• Review submitted resources.
• Check metadata quality.
• Confirm faculty and department classification.
• Review licence information.
• Approve or return resources.
• Remove outdated materials.
• Add subject tags.
• Monitor resource usage.
• Support students and lecturers.
• Provide OER training.

Not all submitted OER materials should appear immediately on the public platform.

Submitted OER resources may go through:

• Draft
• Submitted
• Metadata Review
• Licence Review
• Returned for Correction
• Approved
• Published
• Archived

The review process helps ensure that published resources are accurate, relevant, properly classified and legally suitable for access.

If you cannot find a resource:

1. Confirm the correct faculty and department.
2. Search by course code.
3. Search by course title or keyword.
4. Check related departments or faculty-level resources.
5. Contact your lecturer.
6. Use Ask an E-Librarian.
7. Submit a support request through the library help section.

If a resource link or file does not open:

1. Check your internet connection.
2. Try again using another browser.
3. Confirm whether login is required.
4. Report the broken link or file.
5. Contact OER support or the E-Librarian.

When reporting the issue, include:

• Resource title
• Faculty
• Department
• Course code, if available
• Error message
• Date and time of access
• Your contact details, if a response is required

Users may request new OER materials where the feature is available.

To request a resource:

1. Go to the OER Hub.
2. Click Request OER Resource or Library Support.
3. Select your faculty and department.
4. Enter the course code or topic.
5. Describe the resource needed.
6. Submit the request.

The request may be reviewed by the library, OER coordinator or relevant academic unit.

Students should:

• Use official FUOYE OER pages first.
• Check faculty and department before downloading.
• Use course code filters.
• Cite materials properly.
• Avoid copying without acknowledgement.
• Report broken links.
• Contact the E-Librarian when unsure.
• Respect licence and copyright instructions.

Academic staff should:

• Upload only approved and accurate materials.
• Use clear titles and descriptions.
• Add correct course code and level.
• Add relevant keywords.
• Select correct faculty and department.
• State the licence clearly.
• Review materials periodically.
• Avoid uploading copyrighted third-party materials without permission.
• Provide updated versions when course content changes.

What does OER mean?

OER means Open Educational Resources. These are learning, teaching or research materials that may be freely accessed and reused depending on their licence.

Are all OER materials free?

Most OER materials are free to access, but usage rights depend on the licence attached to the material.

Can I download OER materials?

Yes, where downloading is enabled and permitted by the resource licence or access setting.

Can I share OER materials with others?

You may share materials where the licence allows sharing. Always retain author attribution and follow licence conditions.

Can I edit or adapt OER materials?

Only if the licence permits adaptation. Some materials may be read-only or restricted.

Why can I not see my department?

Your department may not have been selected correctly, may not yet have published OER resources, or may need to be updated by the administrator.

Who approves OER materials?

OER materials may be approved by authorised librarians, OER coordinators, faculty librarians, subject librarians or administrators.

Can academic staff upload OER materials?

Yes, where the staff member has permission. The resource may go through review before publication.

What should I do if a resource is outdated?

Report the resource to the library or OER support team.

Users may also read:

• How to Navigate the FUOYE Digital Library
• How to Search the FUOYE Repository
• How to Upload Academic Staff Research Publication
• How to Use the Global Library and Open Repository Gateway
• How to Access Subscribed Databases
• How to Contact an E-Librarian
• How to Request Library Support
• How to Use Citation and Referencing Tools
• How to Report a Broken Link

For assistance with OER resources, use any of the following support options available on the FUOYE Digital Library platform:

• Ask an E-Librarian
• OER Support
• Faculty Librarian
• Subject Librarian
• Library Helpdesk
• Technical Support

Article Title: How to Access Faculty OER Resources Category: Using the Faculty-Based OER Hub Audience: Public Visitors, Students, Academic Staff, Librarians, E-Librarians, OER Coordinators, Admin Users Status: Published Tags: OER, open educational resources, faculty OER, course pack, laboratory manual, studio manual, research skills, department resources, learning materials Display Order: 1 Featured: Yes Last Reviewed: 2026 Visibility: Public