February 16, 2026

Black History Month • Children's Authors

Celebrating Black History Month • Chidlren's Authors

Explore these notable children's book titles by award winning authors. Titles and authors featured are available in Archer Library's juvenile collection. 

  • Kwame Alexander 
  • Christopher Paul Curtis 
  • Sharon Draper Rita 
  • Williams-Garcia 
  • Nikki Grimes 
  • Julius Lester 
  • Patricia McKissack 
  • Walter Dean Myers 
  • Andrea Davis Pinkney 
  • Jason Reynolds 
  • Nic Stone 
  • Carole B. Weatherford 
  • Jacqueline Woodson 
  • Ibi Zoboi 
Looking for additional titles? Search the library catalog on the IRC website

Need help finding a book? Stop in the IRC, second floor Archer Library.

February 11, 2026

Black History Month • Children's Book Illustrators


Black History Month • Children's Book Illustrators 

Celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth♥ Explore these exceptional children's book titles by the following award winning illustrators. Featured titles are available in Archer Library's juvenile collection. 
  • Bryan Collier 
  • Floyd Cooper 
  • Nina Crews 
  • Shane W. Evans 
  • Laura Freeman 
  • Edua Holmes 
  • Gordon C. James 
  • E.B. Lewis 
  • Oge Mora 
  • Frank Morrison 
  • Christopher Myers 
  • Kadir Nelson 
  • Bryan Pinkney 
  • Faith Ringgold 
  • Christian Robinson 
Looking for additional titles? Search the library catalog on the IRC website. 

Need help finding a book? Stop in the IRC, second floor of Archer Library

February 2, 2026

Craft Your Valentine @ Archer Library


Craft Your Valentine At Archer Library
We'll be your Valentine!

Join the Valentine's Day festivities at Archer Library.  Drop-in to decorate a Valentine's Day bag for your door, make a sweet Valentine button, use one of our Ellison machines to make an assortment of paper hearts, or color a winter-theme bookmark.

There will be Valentine's Day Treats!

Tuesday, February 10 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Active Learning Lab

Download the OhioLINK App


Archer Library is now Mobile!

Archer Library is easier to access than ever. The new OhioLINK Libraries app brings everything you need into one simple, convenient place on your phone.

With the app, you can:

🔎 Search library resources

📚 Access course reading materials

💬 Contact a librarian for help

🔔 Get notifications about holds, due dates, and events

🪪 Use your digital library card


Download today from the App Store (IOS) or Google Play.

January 27, 2026

New Titles in Kanopy



Kanopy Title Updates
We're excited to announce our Kanopy KBASE subscription has been expanded and refreshed. Ashland University faculty, students, and staff will now find:
  • Featured Titles for upcoming events such as Black History Month and Women’s History Month.
  • Newly added, subject-focused titles now available in our latest KBASE Select lists.
  • New Additions with 327 new titles now available.
Explore Kanopy from our A-Z Database list - or download the app!

January 26, 2026

Library Closed • Monday, 1/26



Library Hours Update

Part of the campus-wide announced closures due to high snow levels and inclement weather, Archer Library will be closed Monday, January 26th.  Be sure to check AU's Emergency Communications Plan in preparation for any further closings due to the storm.  The University website and portal have posted announcements regarding closures and classes. 

Library hours and updates are available on our main hours and updates calendar. 

Remember, online library resources such as OneSearch, Databases, and Library Guides remain available to use as needed.

January 23, 2026

Library Closed • Sunday, 1/25


Library Hours Update

Due to the forecasted winter storm, Archer Library will be closed Sunday, January 25th.  Be sure to check AU's Emergency Communications Plan in preparation for any further closings due to the storm.  The University website will have notices regarding delays and closures available as needed. 

Library hours and updates are available on our main hours and updates calendar.