March 25, 2026

Scholastic Book Fair • Day 3

At the Book Fair

Do you remember the first book you bought at a Scholastic Book Fair? There's nothing quite like browsing the Book Fair and seeing what's new.  

We're open today!

  • Where? Active Learning Lab, Archer Library main floor 
  • When? March 23 - March 26, 2026 
  • Time? 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily 
Visit our book fair website @ https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/ashlanduniversity 

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Apply Now! Library Research Award


Archer Library and the Instructional Resource Center are sponsoring a $500 Research Award for undergraduate students. This award is in recognition of excellence in research for a student project presented during the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (URCA) Symposium and will be presented during National Library Week. The award winner will be announced April 22, 2026.

Eligibility
Undergraduate students must present their project at the 2026 Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (URCA) Symposium. The Archer Library Research Award is for an individual project or presentation. Applicants who fail to submit required award application documents will not be considered for the research award.

About the Research Award
The research award application process requires submission of:
  • Research Process Essay: A 250-word (or more) essay describing your research process and use of library tools.
  • Bibliography/Works cited paper for your final project.
Documents must be submitted via the Archer Library Excellence in Undergraduate Research Award form; only digital applications will be accepted.

The Archer Library Excellence in Undergraduate Research Award will be given based on the research process essay. The submitted essay should help the judges understand your research process and what you learned while writing this research paper. Interested in learning more? Click the button below to view the judging rubric.

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At the Scholastic Book Fair

Scenes from the Scholastic Book Fair!

We were ready for our close-up Monday as AU TV was here conducting student interviews. 

Popular items include board books, YA books, invisible ink pens, and assorted manga titles. Stop in and find your new favorite book this week.
  • Where? Active Learning Lab, Archer Library main floor
  • Dates? March 23 - March 26, 2026
  • Time? 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
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March 24, 2026

Scholastic Book Fair!

Scholastic Book Fair • We are open

It's day 2 of our Scholastic Book Fair week. 
We can’t wait to have you join us for the Best. Event. Ever! 
  • Where? Active Learning Lab, Archer Library main floor 
  • Dates? March 23 - March 26, 2026 
  • Time? 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily 
Visit our book fair website @ https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/ashlanduniversity 
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March 2, 2026

Save the Date • Scholastic Book Fair


Scholastic Book Fair is back!

The IRC is excited to announce the #ScholasticBookFair is returning to Archer Library.  Get ready for the newest books, bestselling series, and favorite characters that students love. We can’t wait to have you join us for the Best. Event. Ever! 

Where? Join us in the Active Learning Lab, Archer Library main floor

When?  March 23 - March 26, 2026

Time?  9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily

Visit our book fair website @ https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/ashlanduniversity

Book Fair Payment Options:

Our book fair is a cashless event. We will be able to accept the following forms of payment.

  • Credit Cards: Credit and/or debit chip and magnetic strip cards. Debit cards that require a PIN are not accepted.
  • Tap-to-Pay: Apple Pay and Google Pay
  • Set up a Book Fair eWallet: Create an account and add funds with a credit card. Pay online prior to the book fair.
  • Book Fair eWallet: Change is not provided with eWallet transactions. After the fair, unused funds will be available to ship online with the Scholastic Store or saved for future eWallets.

Archer Library's #ScholasticBookFair is open to the Ashland University Community. See you soon!

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February 25, 2026

Apply Now! Archer Library Research Award


Archer Library Excellence in Undergraduate Research Award
Archer Library and the Instructional Resource Center are sponsoring a $500 Research Award for undergraduate students. This award is in recognition of excellence in research for a student project presented during the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (URCA) Symposium and will be presented during National Library Week. The award winner will be announced April 22, 2026.

Eligibility
Undergraduate students must present their project at the 2026 Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (URCA) Symposium. The Archer Library Research Award is for an individual project or presentation. Applicants who fail to submit required award application documents will not be considered for the research award.

About the Research Award
The research award application process requires submission of:
  • Research Process Essay: A 250-word (or more) essay describing your research process and use of library tools.
  • Bibliography/Works cited paper for your final project.
Documents must be submitted via the Archer Library Excellence in Undergraduate Research Award form; only digital applications will be accepted.

The Archer Library Excellence in Undergraduate Research Award will be given based on the research process essay. The submitted essay should help the judges understand your research process and what you learned while writing this research paper. Interested in learning more? Click the button below to view the judging rubric.

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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.

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