December 15, 2023

IRC Hours • Winter Break


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December 4, 2023

Therapy Dogs are here!

Finals stress? We can help! 

Did you know, just a few minutes with a therapy dog can help you de-distress as you prepare for finals? Starting this week, Therapy dogs will be visiting Archer Library twice a day the following days.

  • Wednesday, 12/6: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 
  • Wednesday, 12/6: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 
  • Thursday, 12/7: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 
  • Thursday, 12/7: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 
  • Sunday, 12/10: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 
  • Monday, 12/11: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 
  • Monday, 12/11: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (tentative) 
  • Tuesday, 12/12: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 
  • Tuesday, 12/12: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

Please note, these times are subject to change. Verify time and date when planning your visit: Questions about these events? Contact Don Reams at dreams2@ashland.edu

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November 27, 2023

Juvenile Books • Non Fiction

The following books have been added to the main juvenile circulating collection. You will find them shelved in the new books display on the second floor, outside of the IRC, or in their regular location.

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November 20, 2023

IRC Hours • Thanksgiving Break


IRC Hours • Thanksgiving Break 

The Instructional Resource Center's Hours for Thanksgiving Break are: 

  • Tuesday, November 21: 9 - 11:30 a.m. and Noon to 2 p.m. 
  • Wednesday, November 22 through Sunday, November 26 Closed 
 
The IRC fall hours schedule resumes on Monday, November 27th. A complete listing of IRC hours and updates is available on our website and the full library hours calendar.
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November 17, 2023

Juvenile Books • Fiction & YA Fiction

The following books have been added to the main juvenile circulating collection. You will find them shelved in the new books display on the second floor, outside of the IRC, or in their regular location.

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November 14, 2023

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, outside of the IRC, or in their regular location.

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November 7, 2023

Student IT Help Desk

Student IT Help Desk Hours 
Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. 
Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 
Saturday: Noon - 4 p.m. 

Information Technology Help Desk 
As part of our services designed to assist students, the IT Help Desk offers the following: 
  • Password Reset and Login Assistance: help in regaining access to accounts and resolution of login-related issues. 
  • Virus Scan and Performance Optimization for Student-Owned Computers: assistance in scanning for viruses and optimizing the performance of personal computers. 
  • Connecting Devices to Ashland University Wi-Fi: guidance through the process of connecting Wi-Fi enabled devices to the university's Wi-Fi network for internet access. 
  • Blackboard Support: support and troubleshooting for any difficulties related to the Blackboard learning platform. 
  • Student Printer Connections: assistance in connecting devices to university printers to print essential academic materials. 
  • Support for Ashland University-Owned Computers: Support and resolution of technical issues with university-owned computers.
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October 23, 2023

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, outside of the IRC, or in their regular location.

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October 20, 2023

Juvenile Books • Fiction & YA 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, outside of the IRC, or in their regular location.

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October 19, 2023

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, outside of the IRC, or in their regular location.

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October 17, 2023

Juvenile Books • YA 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, outside of the IRC, or in their regular location.
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October 16, 2023

Juvenile Books • 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, outside of the IRC, or in their regular location.
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October 12, 2023

IRC Fall Break Hours

IRC Fall Break Hours 
The IRC will be closed Friday, October 13th through Sunday, October 15th during fall break.  Our fall hours schedule resumes on Monday, October 16th. A complete listing of IRC Hours & Updates is posted on the main library calendar.  We wish you a relaxing fall break!
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October 11, 2023

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, outside of the IRC, or in their regular location.
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October 10, 2023

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, outside of the IRC, or in their regular location.
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October 6, 2023

Banned & Challenged Books • 2023


2023 Preliminary Data
School Library Journal reports that the American Library Association has released the following preliminary data on 2023 Book Bans.

Between January 1 and August 31, ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom reported: 
  •  Documented challenges to 1,915 unique titles (a 20 percent increase from 2022) 
  •  695 attempts to censor library materials and services 
  •  Most challenges were to books written by or about a person of color or a member of the LGBTQIA+ community 
  •  Cases documenting a challenge to 100 or more books were reported in 11 states, compared to six during the same reporting period in 2022 and zero in 2021. 
  • Record surge of challenges in public libraries.

Read the SLJ News & Features article here, it includes the full ALA Press Release.



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October 5, 2023

Banned Books Week Library Guide


Celebrate Banned Books Week 

Take time this week to explore Archer Library's Banned Books Week library guide. Learn more about the differences between banned vs challenged books, resources available in library collections, Banned Book Week infographics, and additional details about the Top 10 Challenged Books in 2022. New titles are not the only ones being challenged, view the section on Challenged Classics and titles such as Of Mice and Men, The Call of the Wild, and Beloved.

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October 4, 2023

Censorship by the Numbers


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October 3, 2023

A Closer Look • Top 13 Banned Books of 2022

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October 2, 2023

Top 13 Most Challenged Books of 2022

Banned Books Week Display 

Visit our Banned Books Week display on the second floor, directly outside of the Instructional Resource Center for bookmarks, buttons, word search puzzles, and flyers. Stay tuned to the IRC Blog, more Banned Books Week posts are planned.

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October 1, 2023

Banned Books Week


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September 20, 2023

Phonics Scavenger Hunt


Welcome Scavenger Hunters 
Are you working on your phonics scavenger hunt? We are here to help. Stop in the IRC for assistance locating resources on your activity worksheet. 

Where is the IRC? 
The Instructional Resource Center is located on the second floor of Archer Library. Look for the Phonics Scavenger Hunt display on the whiteboard outside our door. 

When does it start? 
Today! The scavenger hunt activity begins Wednesday, September 20th. Be sure to check IRC hours on the main hours calendar or the Phonics library guide prior to your visit. 

The EDEC 140: Phonics & the English Language library guide provides information and resources about IRC and second floor equipment and collections, such as children's books and materials kits, available to AU students, faculty, and staff.
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September 19, 2023

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, outside of the IRC, or in their regular location.

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September 18, 2023

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, outside of the IRC, or in their regular location.

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Juvenile Books • Picture Books

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September 15, 2023

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, outside of the IRC, or in their regular location.

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Juvenile Books • Non Fiction

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September 14, 2023

Juvenile Books • Graphic Novels

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, outside of the IRC, or in their regular location.

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September 13, 2023

Juvenile Books • Historical 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, outside of the IRC, or in their regular location.

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Juvenile Books • Fiction

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September 1, 2023

IRC Hours Update • Labor Day

IRC Holiday Hours

The Instructional Resource Center will be closed Monday, September 4th, in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. Our fall hours schedule will resume on Tuesday, September 5th.

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August 28, 2023

IRC Hours • Fall 2023



Welcome to the IRC at Archer Library

The Instructional Resource Center's fall hours schedule begins on Monday, August 28th. Daily hours are posted on the blog;IRC hours and updates are posted to the Library's main calendar. Please note that IRC hours are subject to change.

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June 30, 2023

IRC Hours Update

IRC Closed

The Instructional Resource Center will be closed Monday, July 3rd through Wednesday, July 5th. 

IRC Summer hours schedule resumes on Thursday, July 6th. A complete listing of IRC hours and updates is available on the library's main calendar.

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June 19, 2023

IRC Hours Update

IRC Closed

The Instructional Resource Center will be closed Tuesday, June 20 through Monday, June 26th. 

IRC Summer hours schedule resumes on Tuesday, June 27th. A complete listing of IRC hours and updates is available on the library's main calendar.

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June 16, 2023

IRC Hours Update

The IRC is closed, Monday, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth.  View a complete listing of IRC hours and updates on the main library calendar.

Visit the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History & Culture to learn more about the history and celebration of Juneteenth.


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June 6, 2023

Construction Update • Inside

Yes! We are open.

A temporary construction wall is now in place on the main floor. When you enter the library, turn left to access the elevators and library services, collections, offices, and the Center for Academic Support (7th floor). Remember, visitors should use the main doors to enter and exit the library building.

Library services located on the ground floor include: circulation, OhioLINK, and interlibrary loan; reference, technical services, and acquisitions; and an inside book return.  The after hours book return is located next to the library's brown loading dock doors, across from the Chapel.


Library Main Floor
 

Library Entrance & Elevators
 

Library Entrance & Building Directory
 
 
Originally posted 6/1/23 on the Archer Library News Blog
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June 1, 2023

Construction Update • Outside

Cafe & North Side Progress

Have you had an opportunity to walk along College Avenue to view progress being made on the library cafe and north side of the building? It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood and the perfect time for a stroll.  Here are a few photos of the progress being made on the cafe and north side of Archer Library.

Cafe Side View / Formerly Patio

Cafe Front View

Cafe Side View
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May 19, 2023

IRC Hours Update

IRC Closed

The Instructional Resource Center will be closed Monday, May 22 through Monday, May 29. Equipment, resources, and supplies are not available when the IRC is closed.

IRC Summer hours schedule resumes on Monday, June 6th. A complete listing of IRC hours and updates is available on the library's main calendar.

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May 17, 2023

New Interlibrary Loan Login

Book & Article Requests

Interlibrary loan book and article request forms have been successfully migrated to Microsoft login and authentication.  The forms have not changed, only access has been updated. 

ILL Article Request

Articles requested through interlibrary loan are e-mailed directly to the requester. 

ILL Book Request

Books requested through interlibrary loan are delivered to the main campus Library's Circulation Desk. An email will be sent when items are ready to be picked up.

Learn more about interlibrary loan services on the Archer Library website. If you have questions about interlibrary loan, contact them via email at ill@ashland.edu.

Post originally published on the Archer Library News Blog • 5/17/23.

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May 16, 2023

Interlibrary Loan • Forms Offline

Book & Article Requests

We are in the process of changing over Archer Library and Ashland Theological Seminary Library's Interlibrary Loan article and book request forms from Google to Microsoft authentication. Forms are currently displaying error messages and/or redirecting users back to the library website.

Interlibrary loan remains available; please send full citation information for articles and book requests to the Interlibrary Loan email:  ill@ashland.edu. Be sure to send the requests using your Ashland University email account.

We apologize for the inconvenience and will post updates as soon they become available.

Post originally published on the Archer Library News Blog • 5/15/23.

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May 6, 2023

Congratulations Class of 2023

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April 26, 2023

Stress Relief Library Guide


Need a Break? There's a Library Guide for that!

Explore our stress relief library guide for a collection of games, puzzles, digital escape rooms, coloring pages, arts & crafts videos - including Tunisian crochet, yoga and walking videos, journaling, and more. You can even complete an Archer Library jigsaw puzzle online! Check back often, resources will continue to be updated.

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April 20, 2023

Library Construction • Outside

A Bird's Eye View
Photos taken from fourth floor windows offer a bird's eye view of  construction taking place on the north side of Archer Library. The area is completely fenced in for safety and they are preparing safe entry for construction vehicles needed throughout the summer. Interested in a different view?  Check out the Library News blog for an Up-Close perspective of the construction.


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April 17, 2023

Library Construction Updates

News & Updates
Renovations on the west side of Archer Library's main floor and the patio have begun!  The library's main floor entrance and exit doors remain available for use. Construction company signage should be in place by the end of the week; areas are identified as closed for your safety, and protective plastic sheeting is in place for interior spaces.
  • The library patio and all entrance points to the outside space are closed. Fencing is in place prohibiting access to both exterior entrances; interior exit doors are closed and behind plastic.
  • The west side of the main floor, from the stairwell to the north wall, is closed. 
  • The north entrance area, directly behind the circulation desk, is closed.

Library computers and printers on the main floor remain available for use. Computers from the west side of the main floor have been relocated to upper floors.  All library computers are part of campus FindMe Printing. It is possible to work on other floors and print to the main floor print area.

Library Patio closed
Library Patio entrance closed

photograph of library west side
West side of main floor, closed.

Photo of patio entrance and north side closed
North side interior entrance closed.

This post was originally published on Archer Library's News & Information Blog on 4/12/23
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April 3, 2023

IRC Hours Update • Easter Break


IRC Hours • Easter Break 
Instructional Resource Hours for Easter Break are: 
  • Wednesday, April 5th:  9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, April 6th: Closed
  • Friday, April 7th through Sunday, April 9th:  Closed
  • Monday, April 10th: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The IRC's regular hours schedule resumes on Tuesday, April 11th. A complete listing of IRC hours and scheduled exceptions is located with Archer Library's Main Calendar • Hours & Updates information.
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March 23, 2023

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, outside of the IRC, or in their regular location.

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March 22, 2023

Juvenile Books • Nonfiction

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, outside of the IRC, or in their regular location.

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March 20, 2023

IRC Hours Update

Please note the following changes to IRC operating hours for this week.

  • Monday, March 20: 
    Open 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m.
  • Tuesday, March 21: 
    Open 9 a.m. to noon and 5 to 8 p.m.

A complete listing or IRC hours and updates is available on the library's main hours calendar; it includes hours for Archer Library, the IRC, and ATS Library.

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March 17, 2023

2023 Youth Media Award Winners

Watch the Announcements (Recording)

ALA's 2023 Youth Media Awards were announced on January 30th. Included were the annual announcements of Newbery, Caldecott, Coretta Scott King Author and Illustrator, Pura Belpre, Seibert Informational, Schneider Family Book, Stonewall Book, and Geisel Awards.

The following award winning titles have been added to the juvenile circulating collection. If you don't see an award winner on this list, it was already part of our collection.  You will find these titles shelved in the new books display on the second floor, outside of the IRC, or in their regular location.

Caldecott • Medal

Newbery • Medal & Honor

CSK Award • Illustrator & Author Honor

Pure Belpre • Illustrator & Author, Honor & Medal

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March 13, 2023

Archer Library Coffee Tasting


Free Coffee Tasting Events  

In preparation for the new Library Cafe opening for Fall 2023, Auxiliary Services is exploring various coffee brands. You are invited to participate in free coffee tasting events, hosted at Archer Library.  Promotional materials and tables will be set up on the library main floor during each vendor's scheduled time.   Your input will help select our next coffee vendor partner. 


The schedule for the remainder of March, while not yet complete, includes: 
  • March 17: Goldberry Roasting Company, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 
  • March 24: Crimson Cup, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • March 30: Peet's Coffee, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 
  • March 31: Dessert Oasis, morning event 
You are welcome to participate in as many of these events as you can.
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March 3, 2023

IRC Hours Update • Spring Break


IRC Hours • Spring Break
Instructional Resource Hours for Spring Break are:
  • Monday, 3/6:  9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Tuesday, 3/7: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Wednesday, 3/8 through Friday, 3/10:  Closed
The IRC's regular hours schedule resumes on Monday, March 13th.  A complete listing of IRC hours and scheduled exceptions is located with Archer Library's Main Calendar • Hours & Updates information.
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February 9, 2023

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, outside of the IRC, or in their regular location.


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February 7, 2023

Juvenile Books • Stories in Rhyme

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, outside of the IRC, or in their regular location.
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February 6, 2023

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, outside of the IRC, or in their regular location.
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February 2, 2023

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, outside of the IRC, or in their regular location.
 

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January 27, 2023

Juvenile Books • 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, outside of the IRC, or in their regular location. 
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January 26, 2023

Juvenile Books • 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, outside of the IRC, or in their regular location.
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January 25, 2023

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, outside of the IRC, or in their regular location.
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Juvenile Books • Historical 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, outside of the IRC, or in their regular location.
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IRC Hours Update • January 25

IRC will open at 10 a.m. today.

"Due to inclement weather, 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. classes are canceled; 10 a.m. classes meet as scheduled on AU's main campus and College of Nursing and Health Sciences in Mansfield. University offices will open at 10 a.m." - AU Website Announcement

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January 24, 2023

Juvenile Books • YA 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, outside of the IRC, or in their regular location.
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January 23, 2023

Juvenile Books • Biography

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, outside of the IRC, or in their regular location.
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January 18, 2023

Phonics Scavenger Hunt


Welcome Scavenger Hunters
Are you working on your phonics scavenger hunt? We are here to help. Stop in the IRC for assistance locating resources on your activity worksheet.

Where is the IRC?
The Instructional Resource Center is located on the second floor of Archer Library. Look for the Phonics Scavenger Hunt display on the whiteboard outside our door. 
 
When does it start?
Today! The scavenger hunt activity begins Wednesday, January 18th. Be sure to check IRC hours on the main library calendar prior to your visit.

Phonics Library Guide
The EDEC 140: Phonics & the English Language library guide provides information and resources about IRC and second floor equipment and collections, such as children's books and materials kits, available to AU students, faculty, and staff.

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January 17, 2023

Juvenile Books • Poetry

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, outside of the IRC, or in their regular location.

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Juvenile Books • Nonfiction

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, outside of the IRC, or in their regular location.
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Juvenile Books • Graphic Novels

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, outside of the IRC, or in their regular location.

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January 13, 2023

IRC Hours • MLK Holiday

The Instructional Resource Center will be closed Monday, January 16th in observance of the MLK Holiday.

Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, January 17th.  A complete listing of our hours and updates is available on the main library hours & updates calendar.

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January 9, 2023

IRC Hours • Spring 2023



Welcome to the IRC at Archer Library 
The Instructional Resource Center's spring hours schedule begins on Monday, January 9th. A complete listing of planned exceptions, and updates, for Archer Library, the IRC, and ATS library is available on the library website main calendar. Please note that IRC hours are subject to change.
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