February 28, 2014

IRC Hours Update: Spring Break

The Instructional Resource Center will be closed Saturday, March 1st through Sunday, March 9th during spring break. A complete listing of IRC hours updates may be found on the IRC web site.

February 27, 2014

IRC Pinterest: Read Across America Day

March 3rd is Read Across America Day. Visit the IRC Pinterest board, Dr. Seuss Resourcesy, this board features books written by and about Dr. Seuss, Internet resources, and classroom resources from Seussville. Check book availability by clicking the catalog link after each call number in the pin description.


February 21, 2014

Juvenile Books: Graphic Novels

The following new books have been added to the juvenile circulating collection. You will find them shelved in the new books display on the second floor, directly outside of the IRC, or in their regular location within the juvenile collection.


Looking for children's graphic novels? Remember, graphic novels suitable for readers up to age 15 begin with the LC call number PZ7.7 and graphic novels for the Young Adult (YA) audience may be found with the LC call number PN 6700-6790.

2014 Alex Award Winners

The following Alex Award winning books have been added to the library's main, recreational reading, and juvenile circulating collections. You will find them shelved in the new books display in the reference area on the main floor of the library or in their regular location.
"The Alex Awards are given to ten books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults, ages 12 through 18. The winning titles are selected from the previous year's publishing." - About the Alex Awards, YALSA
The 2014 award books and winning titles from 2012 and 2013 are featured on the IRC Pinterest board Alex Award Winners.

February 20, 2014

IRC on Pinterest

Are you following IRC @ Ashland University Library on Pinterest? Our boards feature Ellison Die collections, new books, book trailers, Mock Caldecott panel resources, materials kits, big books, QR codes, and so much more.

Visit IRC @ Ashland University Library's profile on Pinterest.

February 18, 2014

IRC Hours: February 18

Due to the inclement weather, the IRC will open at noon today, February 18th. 

"@Ashland_Univ: All classes are cancelled and offices are closed until noon today 02/18/14."

February 17, 2014

@IRCaulibrary on Twitter

Are you following the IRC on Twitter? Keep up to date with IRC news and hours updates, new books, Pinterest boards, and more.

February 13, 2014

IRC Pinterest: President's Day

Visit the IRC Pinterest board, President's Day; featured are juvenile collection fiction and non-fiction books about the Presidents of The United States. Juvenile books are part of the IRC collection located on the second floor of AU Library. Check availability by clicking the catalog link after each call number.


Follow the IRC @ Ashland University Library's board President's Day on Pinterest.

February 10, 2014

IRC Pinterest: Valentines Day

Visit the IRC Pinterest board, Valentine's Day; featured are juvenile picture books and readers celebrating the holiday. Juvenile books are part of the IRC collection located on the second floor of AU Library. Check availability by clicking the catalog link after each call number.


Follow the IRC @ Ashland University Library's board Valentine's Day on Pinterest.

February 3, 2014

IRC Pinterest: Black History Month

Visit the IRC Pinterest board, Black History Month; featured are juvenile collection and Internet resources celebrating Black History. Juvenile books are part of the IRC collection located on the second floor of AU Library. Check availability by clicking the catalog link after each call number.

Follow the IRC @ Ashland University Library's board Black History Month on Pinterest.