March 25, 2020

AU Library Faculty Resource Guide


AU Faculty ➤ Faculty Resource Guide 

Welcome to the faculty resource library guide. Ashland University library continues to offer online and digital services to the campus community during AU's online only spring 2020 semester.

AU classes are online, and so are we. 

This guide is a starting place for library information and resources available to AU faculty teaching online. Navigate this guide using the left menu. Included here is information concerning general library help, instruction and library guide details, directions for locating our Blackboard Learn organization sites, and a library guide request form. You will also find direct links to the library A to Z database list and our Library Guide portal.

Whether a seasoned pro or online novice, we are here to support you and your students. The guide infographic features an overview of ways AU Librarians can help. A printable version (PDF) is available. Bookmark the resource guide, we will be adding new resources throughout the term. Take a few minutes for yourself, explore our wellness resources; listen to a podcast (or two) or take a virtual tour.

March 24, 2020

Library Resources & Help

The AU Library building is closed to the public.
Classes are online, and so are we: M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.


Looking for Library Resources & Help? 
Start Here ➤ AU Library Online

AU Library faculty and staff are working remotely from home. Some staff members are assigned on a rotating schedule to report and manage daily in-office required responsibilities.
  • Online help, including email, chat, text, and phone, are available during regular business hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact the library at 419.289.5400. 
  • Library databases and e-books remain available to the AU community 24/7, please contact us if you experience log in problems. 
  • Library guides, electronic reserves, and the AU Library FAQs knowledgebase are available 24/7. 
  • Contact our reference and instruction team by email, library@ashland.edu, to schedule online instruction sessions via Zoom or Blackboard Collaborate. 
  • Contact the Instructional Resource Center by email, irc-aulib@ashland.edu, to request a Library Guide for your course. 
  • AU Library Student Orientation and AU Library Faculty Resources in Blackboard Learn continue to be available to students, faculty, and staff. Access these resources from the Institution home page in Blackboard.

March 5, 2020

IRC Hours Update


IRC Spring Break Hours

The Instructional Resource Center will be closed Saturday, March 7th through Sunday, March 15th during spring break.  Regular hours resume on Monday, March 16th.  A complete listing of IRC hours and updates is available on on the IRC web site.

Enjoy spring break!

March 3, 2020

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 2, 2020

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.

Main Collection: General

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