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. 

January 16, 2026

IRC Hours • MLK Holiday


IRC Hours Update
The Instructional Resource Center will be closed Monday, January 19th in observance of the MLK holiday.  Spring hours will resume on Tuesday, January 20.  A complete listing of IRC hours and updates is available on the main library calendar.

January 12, 2026

IRC Hours • Spring 2026


IRC Hours • Spring 2026
The IRC spring hours schedule begins Monday, January 12.
  • Monday:  8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Tuesday:  8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Thursday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Friday:  Noon to 3 p.m. & Online
  • Saturday & Sunday:  Closed
IRC hours are posted on our website and a complete listing of holiday hours and updates is available on the main library hours calendar.