Instructional Resource Center at Archer Library: Library & IRC Closed: 1/6/14

January 5, 2014

Library & IRC Closed: 1/6/14

Ashland University Library and the Instructional Resource Center (IRC) will be closed Monday, January 6th.

As reported on the University web site and campus alerts, classes are cancelled and offices closed on Monday (1/6).

"University & Seminary Closed Monday; Classes Canceled for Monday & Tuesday - All AU campuses closed Monday due to weather conditions and all AU classes are canceled for Monday & Tuesday of this week. Essential staff only will report to work on Monday."

Information regarding hours for Tuesday, January 7th, will be posted as it becomes available.

Juvenile Collection

The purpose of Archer Library's juvenile collection is to support the College of Education curriculum. Intended for AU students, preservice teachers, student teachers, and faculty members, the juvenile collection is also used by Ashland community borrowers and OhioLINK patrons.

Titles added to the juvenile collection, both fiction and non-fiction, are subject to professional reviews before purchase. Review resources include, but are not limited to, Booklist, Book Links, The Horn Book Magazine, School Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, and The Reading Teacher.

The juvenile collection includes award winning titles such as Newbery and Caldecott winner and honor books, Coretta Scott King award books, ALA Best Books for Young Adults, Notable Children's books, and Children's and Teacher's Choice award books.

Students are encouraged to preview, read and evaluate books before using them in a classroom setting. This step is necessary to determine if selected titles are appropriate for individual classroom situations. If you have questions about a particular title, consult with your professor or cooperating teacher before using it in the classroom.