Delmar Larsen

LibreTexts is a pioneering non-profit organization dedicated to revolutionizing education through the creation and dissemination of open educational resources (OER). Founded in 2008 by Delmar Larsen, a professor at the University of California, Davis, LibreTexts aims to alleviate the financial burden of commercial textbooks by offering a user-friendly online platform for the construction and customization of high-quality learning materials across various disciplines, including biology, chemistry, mathematics, and engineering.

The initiative fosters collaboration among students, educators, and scholars, empowering them to contribute to a vast library of resources designed to enhance the learning experience. With thousands of published OER textbooks and significant learner savings, LibreTexts not only helps students succeed academically but also ensures broader access to education without the steep costs typically associated with textbooks. Supported by the Department of Education and the California Education Learning Lab, LibreTexts continues to grow, advocating for an inclusive and sustainable approach to educational equity.