December 17, 2024

IRC Hours • Winter Break


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December 16, 2024

News • Library Databases



Archer Library Database Access 

Archer Library is excited to announce that access to online library collections, such as databases, eBooks, articles, and journals, will utilize Microsoft SSO (single sign on) for off-campus authentication. We are also changing our proxy server host to provide secure access to these resources. These changes will take place on Tuesday, December 17th. 

What does this mean? 

If you have library databases, journals, eBooks, or article links bookmarked for personal use, or added to courses on Blackboard, they will need to be updated with the new proxy URL. We recommend using Archer Library's A-Z Database List as a starting point to access resources and update permalinks that require authentication. 
  • If you have questions, our Course Content • Can I Use this? guide will be updated to address these changes and reflect use of library resources in your online course. 
  • In-person help at the start of the spring term will be available on Thursday, January 2 and Friday, January 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the active learning lab, Archer Library main floor. If you have questions, stop in for help.
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December 9, 2024

IRC Hours Update


IRC Hours Update
The Instructional Resource Center will be closed Tuesday, December 10th, through Friday, December 13th. Work areas on the second floor outside the IRC remain available to students during finals week.  A complete listing of IRC Hours updates is available on the Main Library Hours Calendar.
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Juvenile Books • 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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Juvenile Books • YA 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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    Juvenile Books • Graphic Novels

     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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    Main Collection • New Books

    The following titles have been added to the library's main circulating collection. You'll find these titles displayed with new books on the main floor, or in their regular location on the 4th or 6th floor of Archer Library.

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    December 4, 2024

    Stress Relief Library Guide


    Stress Relief & Study Break Library Guide 

    Ready for a break? Explore our library guide for a collection of games, puzzles, coloring pages, arts & crafts videos, 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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    December 2, 2024

    It's Time! Therapy Dog Schedule



    Therapy Dog Schedule
    Stop in and de-stress! The therapy dogs will be here, Archer Library main floor, the following days:
    • Wednesday, 12/4:  1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
    • Thursday, 12/5:  1 p.m. to 3 p.m. & 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
    • Sunday, 12/8:  5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
    • Tuesday, 12/10:  5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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    November 26, 2024

    IRC Hours • Thanksgiving Break


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    October 30, 2024

    IRC Hours Update • Extended Tuesday Hours


    IRC Hours Update • Fall 2024

    We're excited to announce extended hours for our Tuesday schedule. These additional hours began on Tuesday October 29th and will continue throughout the tall term.
    • Monday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    • Tuesday:  8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    • Wednesday & Thursday:  8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Friday:  9 a.m. to Noon
    • Saturday & Sunday: Closed
    The IRC is closed daily from 1 - 2 p.m. for lunch. IRC hours are posted on our website and a complete listing of  IRC hours updates is available on the main library hours calendar. Please note that IRC hours are subject to change.
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    October 22, 2024

    Juvenile Books • Picture Books

    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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    October 21, 2024

    Juvenile Books • Picture Books

    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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    October 16, 2024

    Juvenile Books • Picture Books

    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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    Juvenile Books • 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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    October 15, 2024

    Juvenile Books • Graphic Novels

    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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    October 14, 2024

    Juvenile Books • 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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    October 11, 2024

    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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    October 10, 2024

    Juvenile Books • Biography

    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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    October 3, 2024

    Author Visit: Mindy McGinnis

    Join Us!
    Have you registered for this event yet? There's still time, but spaces are limited.

    Author Mindy McGinnis
    Award winning author Mindy McGinnis will share the environmental research behind her post-apocalyptic YA novel, Not a Drop to Drink, a Choose to Read Ohio title. Mindy McGinnis is the author of multiple novels that span many genres. From historical to fantasy, contemporary to gothic thriller, you can always count on Mindy's books to deliver grit, truth, and an unflinching look at humanity and the world around us. 

    Event Details
    When:  October 10, 2024 from 5 - 6 p.m.
    Where: Archer Library Lecture Hall (Library Ground Floor)
    Library Event Calendar:  Download a flyer from our calendar

    Event Registration
    Seating is limited and registration is requested. Visit the Ashland Public Library's Event Registration page for more information. Registration for this event will close on October 10, 2024 @ 5:00pm.

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    September 28, 2024

    Banned Books Week 2024


     Banned & Challenged Books
    "ALA compiles data on book challenges from reports filed by library professionals in the field and from news stories published throughout the United States" (ALA, Banned & Challenged Books). Learn more on ALA's Banned & Challenged Books website.

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    September 27, 2024

    BBW 2024 • Book Ban Data


    ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom compiles yearly information related to book challenges and bans. Data from 2023 reveals:  

    "The number of titles targeted for censorship surged 65 percent in 2023 compared to 2022, reaching the highest levels ever documented by the American Library Association (ALA). The new numbers released today show efforts to censor 4,240 unique book titles* in schools and libraries. This tops the previous high from 2022, when 2,571 unique titles were targeted for censorship" (ALA Report, 2024). 

    Learn more about documented bans and challenges on ALA's Book Ban Data website.
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    September 26, 2024

    Banned Books Week Library Guide


    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 2023. New titles are not the only ones being challenged, view the section on Challenged Classics for information on previously banned titles such as Of Mice and Men, The Call of the Wild, and Beloved.
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    September 25, 2024

    Censorship by the Numbers • 2023


    Censorship by the Numbers
    "ALA compiles data on book challenges from reports filed with its Office for Intellectual Freedom by library professionals in the field and from news stories published throughout the United States. Because many book challenges are not reported to the ALA or covered by the press, the 2023 data compiled by ALA represents only a snapshot of book censorship throughout the year. A challenge to a book may be resolved in favor of retaining the book in the collection, or it can result in a book being restricted or withdrawn from the library" (ALA, Censorship by the Numbers).

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    September 24, 2024

    A Closer Look • 2023 Top 10


    2023 Top 10 Most Challenged Books
    This video provides a closer look at the top 10 most challenged books and includes information about the reason for each challenge. Learn more about the Top 10 on ALA's Banned Books Week website.
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    September 23, 2024

    Top 10 Most Challenged Books 2023


    Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2023 

    "Every year, the American Library Association compiles a list of the Top 10 Most Frequently Challenged Books based on reports from the field and media coverage" (ALA, Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2023). Learn more about the number of reported challenges and the stated reasons for each challenged book on ALA's Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2023 web site.

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    September 22, 2024

    Banned Books Week 2024


    Banned Books Week

    "Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, it highlights the value of free and open access to information. Banned Books Week brings together the entire book community –- librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all types –- in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular" (ALA, Banned Books Week, 2024).

    History of Banned Books Week
    "Banned Books Week was launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in libraries, bookstores, and schools. By focusing on efforts to remove or restrict access to books, Banned Books Week draws national attention to the harms of censorship" (ALA, Banned Books Week, 2024).
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    September 16, 2024

    READ 210 Scavenger Hunt


    Welcome Scavenger Hunters 
    Are you working on your Foundations of Literacy 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 READ 210 Scavenger Hunt display on the whiteboard outside our door. 

    When does it start? 
    Today! The scavenger hunt activity begins Monday, September 16th. Be sure to review IRC hours on our website and IRC Hours & Updates (our hours are green) posted to the main library calendar prior to your visit.
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    August 26, 2024

    IRC Hours • Fall 2024


    IRC Hours • Fall 2024

    The IRC Fall hours schedule begins on Monday, August 26:
    • Monday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    • Tuesday - Thursday:  8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Friday:  9 a.m. to Noon
    • Saturday & Sunday: Closed
    The IRC is closed daily from 1 - 2 p.m. IRC hours are posted on our website and a complete listing of holiday hours and updates is available on the main library hours calendar. Please note that IRC hours are subject to change.
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    August 9, 2024

    IRC Hours Update

    IRC Summer Hours Update

    The Instructional Resource Center will be closed Monday, August 12 through Friday, August 16, 2024. Our summer hours schedule will resume on Monday, August 19th. 

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    June 28, 2024

    IRC Hours Update

    IRC Summer Hours Update

    The Instructional Resource Center will be closed Monday, July 1 - Friday, July 5, 2024. Our summer hours schedule will resume on Monday, July 8. 

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    June 17, 2024

    IRC Hours • Juneteenth

    Archer Library and the IRC are closed Wednesday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday. Our summer hours schedule will resume on Thursday, June 20th. A complete listing of library and IRC hours and updates is available on the main library hours calendar.


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

    "On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas with the news that the more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in the state were free. This day came to be known as #Juneteenth, now officially a federal holiday" (NMAACH.SI Juneteenth).
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    May 31, 2024

    IRC Hours Update

    IRC Summer Hours

    The Instructional Resource Center will be closed Monday, June 3 - Friday, June 7, 2024. Our summer hours schedule will resume on Monday, June, 10. 

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    May 28, 2024

    Juvenile Books • Picture Books

     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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    May 22, 2024

    IRC Hours • Memorial Day

    The Instructional Resource Center will be closed,  Friday, May 24th, through Monday, May 27th in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

    Our summer hours schedule resumes on Tuesday, May 28th. Summer hours are available on the IRC website; IRC hours updates are available on the main library hours calendar..

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    May 21, 2024

    Juvenile Books • 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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    May 20, 2024

    Juvenile Books • Picture Books

    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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    May 16, 2024

    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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    May 15, 2024

    Juvenile Books • 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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    MAIN Collection • New Books

    The following titles have been added to the library's main circulating collection. Library of Congress Ls are located on the second floor of Archer Library.

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    May 6, 2024

    IRC Summer Hours

    IRC Summer Hours

    The IRC summer hours schedule begins on Monday, May 6th.

    • Monday - Thursday:  7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    • Friday:  Online
    • Saturday & Sunday:  Closed

    The IRC is closed daily from 1 - 2 p.m. IRC hours are posted on our website.  A complete listing of holiday hours and updates is available on the main library hours calendar. IRC hours are subject to change.

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    May 4, 2024

    Congratulations Class of 2024!


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    April 24, 2024

    Therapy Dog Schedule


     

    Therapy Dogs Schedule

    Having a ruff time with finals? Tired of chewing over papers and presentations? Come to the Archer Library, sit down and stay to spend some quality time with our visiting Therapy Dogs! Students, faculty and staff are all welcome! 

    • Wednesday, April 24: 1-3 p.m., 5-7 p.m.
    • Thursday, April 25: 1-3 p.m., 5-7 p.m.
    • Sunday, April 28: 5-7 p.m.
    • Monday, April 29: 1-3 p.m., 5-7 p.m.
    • Tuesday, April 30: 1-3 p.m.

    Good student! See you then! 

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    April 22, 2024

    Stress Relief Library Guide

    Ready for a Break?

    Explore this study break and 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! 

    It's not too late for help with that final project. Chat with a librarian online, email us to set up an appointment, or stop in to see a librarian in-person.

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    April 16, 2024

    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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    April 15, 2024

    Juvenile Books • Picture Books

    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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    April 11, 2024

    #NationalLibraryWeek


    Celebrating National Library Week

    The ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom released its annual list of the Top 10 Most Challenged Books at the start of #NationalLibraryWeek. Find out more about the list and help raise awareness about the freedom to read.

    2023 Top 10 Most Challenged Books

    1. Gender Queer: A Memoir, by Mala Kobabe
    2. All Boys Aren't Blue, by George M. Johnson
    3. This Book is Gay, by Juno Dawson
    4. The Perks of Being a Wallflower, by Stephen Chbosky
    5. Flamer, by Mike Curato
    6. The Bluest Eye, by Toni Morrison
    7. Tie: Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, by Jesse Andrews
    8. Tie: Tricks, by Ellen Hopkins
    9. Let's Talk About It: The Teens Guide to Sex, Relationships, and Being a Human, by Erika Moen and Matthew Nolan
    10. Sold, by Patricia McCormick

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    April 10, 2024

    #NationalLibraryWeek

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    April 9, 2024

    Juvenile Books • 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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    April 8, 2024

    Juvenilie Books • YA

    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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    Juvenile Books • Graphic Novels

    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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    March 26, 2024

    IRC Hours • Easter Break

    IRC Easter Break Hours

    • Thursday, 3/28:  Closed
    • Friday, 3/29: Closed
    • Saturday, 3/30 & Sunday, 3/31: Closed
    • Monday, 4/1:  9 a.m. to 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

    IRC Hours and updates are available on the full library hours calendar.  Enjoy Easter Break!

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    March 19, 2024

    Alex Awards 2024 • Recreational Reading

    The following titles were recognized by YALSA, ALA's Young Adult Library Services Association, as 2024 Alex Award winners: "The Alex Awards are given to ten books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults, ages 12 through 18 (YALSA, 2024).  These books have have been added to the library's recreational reading collection. 

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    March 18, 2024

    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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    March 15, 2024

    Juvenile Books • Picture Books

     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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    March 14, 2024

    Juvenile Books • Picture Books

    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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    Juvenile Books • 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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    March 11, 2024

    Juvenile Books • Graphic Novels

    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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    March 4, 2024

    Main Collection • New Books

    The following titles have been added to the library's main circulating collection. They are currently on MAIN general reserve. MAIN reserve items are located at the circulation desk, Archer Library main floor. They circulate for a period of one week and may be renewed.

    Generative AI • Resources & Information
    These titles support the new Generative AI • Resources & Information Library guide providing a collection of library resources and information, including books and eBooks, database articles and journals, open access resources, and internet resources introducing the topic of Generative AI.

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    February 12, 2024

    Main Collection • New Books

    The following titles have been added to the library's main circulating collection. They are currently on MAIN general reserve. MAIN reserve items are located at the circulation desk, Archer Library main floor. They circulate for a period of one week and may be renewed.
    These titles support the Department Chair Resource Library Guide providing information and resources from Archer Library, CITE, and LearnAU.
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    February 8, 2024

    Main Collection • New Books

    The following books have been added to the library's main circulating collection. Several of these titles are currently on general reserve, others are shelved in their regular location. 

    Reserve Items

    MAIN reserve items are located at the circulation desk, Archer Library main floor. They circulate for a period of one week and may be renewed.

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    February 6, 2024

    Juvenile Books • Picture Books

    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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    February 5, 2024

    Juvenile Books • 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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    February 2, 2024

    Juvenile Books • Graphic Novels

    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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    February 1, 2024

    Juvenile Books • 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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    January 29, 2024

    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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    January 25, 2024

    Juvenile Books • Picture Books

    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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    January 17, 2024

    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 17th. 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, including children's books and materials kits.
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    January 16, 2024

    Open House • January 17th

    Archer Library Open House, Wednesday, January 17th, 1-3 p.m.

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    January 8, 2024

    IRC Hours • Spring 2024



    Welcome to the IRC at Archer Library
    The Instructional Resource Center's spring hours schedule begins on Monday, January 8th.  IRC hours and updates are posted to the Library's main calendar, and this blog, and on select IRC library guides. 

    Please note that IRC hours are subject to change.

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