March 27, 2017

Questions? Ask the IRC


Have you used Questions? Ask the IRC?  Our chat service is staffed by the curriculum librarian and Instructional Resource Center student workers. We can help with general information and questions about the IRC, collections, juvenile books, equipment, and hours.


Did you know you could text the IRC?
Text the IRC at 419.938.4134, standard messaging rates will apply.

IRC text questions will be answered during regular Ask the IRC hours. Text inquiries sent after scheduled hours will be answered the following business day.

The IRC and AU Library share a text number. Non-IRC related text questions may be referred to circulation or reference staff as needed.

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March 21, 2017

IRC Hours Update

Please note the following IRC hours updates for Wednesday, March 22nd through Friday, March 24th. A complete listing of  hours updates is located on the IRC Web Site.

  • Wednesday, March 22nd: Open 9 am to noon and 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm
  • Thursday, March 23rd: Open 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm
  • Friday, March 24th:  Open 9 am to noon and 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm

March 20, 2017

Juvenile Books: Picture Books

The following 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.

March 17, 2017

Juvenile Books: Non-Fiction

The following 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.

March 16, 2017

Main Collection: Education

The following books have been added to the library's main circulating collection. You will find them shelved in the new books display on the main floor of the library or in the regular location.

March 15, 2017

Main Collection: General

The following books have been added to the library's main circulating collection. You will find them shelved in the new books display on the main floor of the library or in the regular location.

March 14, 2017

Juvenile Books: YA Fiction

The following 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.

March 13, 2017

IRC Pinterest: Biographies

Have you seen our new Biographies: Picture Book Pinterest board? It features juvenile biographies, specifically those presented in picture book format. Titles are part of the juvenile collection located on the library 2nd floor. Check availability using the catalog link provided with each call number in the pin description.


Visit the IRC @ AU Library on Pinterest for more great resources.

March 3, 2017

IRC Hours Update: Spring Break

The Instructional Resource Center will be closed Monday, March 6th through Friday, March 10th during Spring Break. Regular hours will resume on Monday, March 13th. A complete listing of IRC hours updates is available on the IRC web site.

March 2, 2017

IRC Pinterest: Dr. Seuss

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! Interested in learning more about Theodor Seuss Geisel? Take a few minutes to browse the IRC's Dr. Seuss Resources Pinterest board. It features books written by Dr. Seuss, about Dr. Seuss, and classroom internet resources from Seussville.

March 1, 2017

Juvenile Books: Non-fiction

The following 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.