<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/posts/walton-college-faculty-creates-free-textbook-through-libraries-program.php" dsn="blogs"><featured/><external_link>https://news.uark.edu/articles/80195/walton-college-faculty-creates-free-textbook-through-libraries-program</external_link><pubDate>10/10/2025</pubDate><title>Walton College Faculty Creates Free Textbook Through Libraries Program</title><description>After a student suggested the Open Educational Resources program, Walton College professor Iana Shaheen created a free, customizable textbook for her Introduction to Supply Chain Management course. Partnering with the University Libraries, she developed a resource that reduces student costs, ensures consistency across sections and enhances learning for U of A business students.</description><author>Christine Rickabaugh</author><image><img src="https://walton.uark.edu/news/images/intro-to-scm.png" alt="Introduction to Supply Chain Management"/></image><tags><tag>supplychain</tag></tags></item>