MERLOT is a free online library of OER resources for faculty, students, and everyone in education from around the world to share learning materials & pedagogy.

Core values

- **Addressing Societal Needs**: MERLOT provides a vast collection of over 100,000 free and open educational resources, which is particularly valuable for educators, students, and institutions, especially in regions with limited resources[1][5].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: By offering discipline-specific learning materials, MERLOT enhances the teaching and learning experience, contributing to better education outcomes and potentially improving the quality of life for individuals through improved knowledge and skills[1][5].
- **Promoting Positive Change**: MERLOT fosters a community of educators and learners, promoting collaboration and the sharing of best practices. This can lead to positive changes in educational methodologies and outcomes[1][5].
- **Contributing to Community Well-being**: The resources, especially those in the Health Sciences portal, include materials like peer support training curricula, which are crucial for mental health and substance use community programs. This directly contributes to community well-being by supporting mental health initiatives and other health-related programs[3].