The Instructional Resource Center will be closed Friday, July 4th in observance of the holiday. A complete listing of IRC hours and updates is available on the main library hours calendar.
July 2, 2025
June 27, 2025
IRC Hours Update
IRC Hours Update
The Instructional Resource Center will be closed Monday, June 30 - Monday, July 7. Our summer hours schedule will resume on Tuesday, July 8. IRC Hours are available on the IRC website. Hours & Updates are available on the main library hours calendar.
June 26, 2025
June 23, 2025
OhioLINK Requests Resume
With the new platform functional, OhioLINK requests and general circulation have returned. If you need help using the new system for OhioLINK requests, call the information and circulation desk at 419-289- 5400 (ext 5400), contact us via chat, or send an email to library@shland.edu.
June 20, 2025
Live! New OneSearch & Catalog
New OneSearch & Catalog is Live
We're excited to announce that our new library services platform, Primo, is now live! New sites have replaced our old (dated0 library catalog, OhioLINK catalog, SearchOhio catalog, and OneSearch. Never fear, our collections remain the same.
Introducing OneSearch Sessions
Join us on Thursday, June 26th, for a preview of OneSearch and a Q&A session:
- 10 - 11 a.m. Archer Library Active Learning Lab: No reservation needed
- 6 - 7 p.m. Online via Teams: RSVP here
June 18, 2025
May 23, 2025
IRC Hours Update
The Instructional Resource Center will be closed Friday, May 23 through Friday, May 30. Our summer hours schedule will resume on Monday, June 2nd. IRC Hours & Updates are available on the main library hours calendar @ https://ashland.libcal.com/hours
May 22, 2025
Library Service Reminder
Important Library Service Reminder
OhioLINK, SearchOhio, and InterLibrary Loan book requests are currently paused through Monday, June 23. The library catalog will be offline beginning Tuesday, June 3rd until our new catalog is available.
Library databases are not impacted by these service pauses.
May 21, 2025
Library Website • News & Updates
Library Website Update
In anticipation of our new library services platform, we are making both content and design updates to the library website which will enable us to better support the new catalog and discovery layer. The first wave of updates include:
About the Library: Image Gallery
Thanks to web content specialist Bethany Frazer, we have a new image gallery adjacent to the Welcome to Archer Library introductory information. Here we will feature photos from around Archer Library that spotlight different areas and resources, as well as important news & events.
Library Mission & Vision
Content, resources, and platform updates being made this summer support our stated mission and vision. Including these statements in a more prominent place is a natural progression of the same. Archer Library's mission and vision statements continue to be available on our Faculty & Staff page.
Numismatics Center
The Leo and Laura Thomas Numismatic Center now has its own web page. The Numismatic Center is located on the sixth floor of Archer Library. Visit their new page to discover more!
May 19, 2025
May 23 • Library Services Freeze
May 23: Library Services Freeze
May 23 - June 20, 2025
We are excited to announce that as a member of the OhioLINK consortium Archer Library will be upgrading its library services platform to Ex Libris Alma/Primo in the summer of 2025.
Our campus can expect an improved user experience with a more intuitive interface to find print and electronic articles, books and other kinds of library materials. As we get closer to “go live,” you will see more information about the new system and changes. Training will be available to help you through the transition.
In preparation for these beneficial enhanced library services, all OhioLINK libraries will pause requesting, lending and borrowing, beginning on May 23, 2025. OhioLINK library transactions will resume June 20, 2025, in conjunction with the release of our new library services platform. All Archer Library-owned and Ashland Theological Seminary Library-owned items will continue to circulate as normal.
Learn more on our Library Services Platform Guide.
Questions? email us at: library@ashland.edu.
May 13, 2025
Juvenile Books • 2025 ALA Youth Media Awards
The following books have been added to the juvenile circulating collection. You will find them shelved in the new books display on the 2nd floor, outside the IRC, or in their regular location.
Note; Due to the Library Services Platform migration, catalog links are not provided with these titles.
Sydney Taylor Book Award
- An etrog from across the sea
PZ7.1.O458 Et 2024 - Night Owls
PZ7.1.V584 Ni 2024 - Just shy of ordinary
PZ7.1.S26476 Ju 2024 - Joyful song : a naming story
PZ7.N47988 Jo 2024
- Shackled : a tale of wronged kids, rogue judges, and a town that looked away
KFP595 .C66 2024 - Watch Me Bloom
PZ7.5.P38 Wa 2023 - Aisle Nine
PZ7.1.C53115 Ais 2024
Juvenile Books • 2025 ALAO Youth Media Awards
The following books have been added to the juvenile circulating collection. You will find them shelved in the new books display on the 2nd floor, outside the IRC, or in their regular location.
Note; Due to the Library Services Platform migration, catalog links are not provided with these titles.
Siebert Award
- The girl who sang : a Holocaust memoir of hope and survival
D804.48 .N34 2024 - Wings of an eagle : the gold medal dreams of Billy Mills
GV1061.15.M56 A3 2024 - Call me Roberto! : Roberto Clemente goes to bat for Latinos
GV865.C45 A46 2024
- John the Skeleton
PZ90.E7 L33613 2024 - Pardalita
PZ7.7.E884 Par 2023 - Johnny, the sea, and me
PZ7.1.E8177 Jo 2024 - A Sleepless night
PZ7.1.C51647 Sle 2024 - Mr. Lepron's mystery soup
PZ7.1.Z714 Mr 2024
Juvenile Books • 2025 ALA Youth Media Awards
The following books have been added to the juvenile circulating collection. You will find them shelved in the new books display on the 2nd floor, outside the IRC, or in their regular location.
Note; Due to the Library Services Platform migration, catalog links are not provided with these titles.
Theodor Seuss Geisel Award
- Vacation : three-and-a-half stories
PZ7.D9715 Vac 2024 - Fox versus fox
PZ7.1.T29 Fx 2024 - Towed by Toad
PZ7.1.A93 Tow 2024
- Compound Fracture
PZ7.1.W4418 Co 2024 - The Deep Dark
PZ7.7.O767 De 2024 - Brownstone
PZ7.7.T44 Br 2024 - Road Home
HV1431 .O35 2024
May 12, 2025
Next Week: Library Services Freeze
Next week: Library Services Freeze
May 23 - June 20, 2025
We are excited to announce that as a member of the OhioLINK consortium Archer Library will be upgrading its library services platform to Ex Libris Alma/Primo in the summer of 2025.
Our campus can expect an improved user experience with a more intuitive interface to find print and electronic articles, books and other kinds of library materials. As we get closer to “go live,” you will see more information about the new system and changes. Training will be available to help you through the transition.
In preparation for these beneficial enhanced library services, all OhioLINK libraries will pause requesting, lending and borrowing, beginning on May 23, 2025. OhioLINK library transactions will resume June 20, 2025, in conjunction with the release of our new library services platform. All Archer Library-owned and Ashland Theological Seminary Library-owned items will continue to circulate as normal.
Learn more on our Library Services Platform Guide.
Questions? email us at: library@ashland.edu.
May 8, 2025
Juvenile Books • 2025 ALA Youth Media Awards
The following books have been added to the juvenile circulating collection. You will find them shelved in the new books display on the 2nd floor, outside the IRC, or in their regular location.
Note; Due to the Library Services Platform migration, catalog links are not provided with these titles.
Asian/Pacific Award
- Continental drifter
CT275.M32 A3 2024 - Aloha Everything
PZ8.3.G293685 Alo 2024 - Everything we never had
PZ7.1.R5 Ev 2024
Stonewall Book Award
- Canto contigo : a novel
PZ7.1.G3783 Can 2024 - The flicker
PZ7.1.E274 Fl 2024 - Lunar Boy
PZ7.7.W546 Lu 2024 - Murry Out of Water
PZ7.5.T72 Mu 2024 - Marley's Pride
PZ7.1.R466 Mar 2024 - Navigating with you
PZ7.7.W545 Nav 2024 - Most ardently : a Pride & prejudice remix
PZ7.1.N687 Mo 2024
Juvenile Books • 2025 ALA Youth Media Awards
The following books have been added to the juvenile circulating collection. You will find them shelved in the new books display on the 2nd floor, outside the IRC, or in their regular location.
Note; Due to the Library Services Platform migration, catalog links are not provided with these titles.
Schneider Family Book Award
- On the bright side
PZ7.1.S6796 On 2024 - You're so amazing!
PZ7.1.C46345 You 2024 - A Little Like Magic
PZ7.1.K87 Lit 2024 - Light Enough to Float
PZ7.5.S39 Li 2024 - Popcorn: A Novel
PZ7.H2348 Po 2024
Main Collection • 2025 Youth Media Awards
Unless otherwise noted, the following books have been added to the main circulating collection. You will find them shelved in the new books display on the main floor, near the information desk, or in their regular location.
Note; Due to the Library Services Platform migration, catalog links are not provided with these titles.
Alex Award Winners (Adult Books for YA)
- Beautiful people : my thirteen truths about disability
HV3013.B53 B43 2024 - The witch of Colchis : Medea's story
PR6108.E98 M43 2024 - Big Jim and the white boy : an American classic reimagined (Juvenile)
PN6727.W2665 B54 2024 - I feel awful, thanks
PN6777.S29 P53513 2024 - Woman, life, freedom
HQ1735.2 .S28 2024 - I was a teenage slasher
PS3560.O5395 I93 2024 - The dead cat tail assassins
PS3603.L36843 D43 2024 - How to solve your own murder : a novel
PS3616.E785 H69 2024 - Daughters of Shandong
PS3603.H85334 D38 2024
May 5, 2025
Children's Book Week
Children's Book Week • May 5-11
Established in 1919, Children’s Book Week is a celebration of books and the connection they bring. The 2025 slogan is An Ocean of Stories. Celebrate the vast, collective ocean populated by the stories we read, share, and tell. Children’s Book Week is not only a celebration of books, but of connection. It is a vehicle to unite kids and adults with books, authors, and illustrators in order to foster a love of reading (Children's Book Week FAQs).
Interested in learning more? Check out these free resources:
- Official poster & coloring page
- Bookmarks & Activity Pages
- "It's Book Week" Coloring Pages
- Draw-Your-Own Bookmark
- 105 Fun Facts
Check out a children's book this week! Archer Library's juvenile collection is located on the second floor. Stop in the IRC for help locating your favorite book - or find a new favorite read.
IRC Summer Hours
IRC Summer Hours
The IRC's summer hours schedule begins on Monday, May 5th,
- Monday - Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Friday: Online Hours 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The IRC is closed daily from1 - 1:30 p.m. for lunch.
A Complete listing of scheduled holiday closures and updates is available on the Main Library calendar. IRC hours are subject to change.
May 3, 2025
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May 2, 2025
Reminder • New Library Services Platform
About the Project
As a member of the OhioLINK library consortium, Archer Library and Ashland Theological Seminary Library will be upgrading our library system software to Ex Libris's Alma and Primo VE, scheduled to go live on June 18, 2025. The new system will replace the existing Library Catalog, OhioLINK/SearchOhio Catalogs, and OneSearch. All Libraries in OhioLINK are migrating to the new system.
What Does This Mean?
- New websites will replace the existing Library Catalog, OhioLINK/SearchOhio Catalogs, and OneSearch sites. The library collections will remain the same, but the interface used to search them will look different.
- There will be temporary interruptions to borrowing and requesting, purchase of new library materials, and updates to the library catalog.
- Links to items and searches in the Ashland Library Catalog and the OhioLINK/SearchOhio Catalogs will need to be updated.
Visit our Library Services Platform Migration site for additional information about this project, including a project timeline, information for instructors, and a preview of the new Library catalog.
April 28, 2025
IRC Hours • Finals Week
- Monday, 4/28 - Thursday, 5/1: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Friday, 5/2: Closed
- Saturday, 5/3 & Sunday, 5/4: Closed
IRC Summer Hours begin on Monday, May 5th.
April 22, 2025
Therapy Dogs are coming!
Therapy Dogs Schedule
Stop in and de-stress! The therapy dogs will be on the main floor of Archer Library following days:
- Wednesday, 4/23: 1-3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.
- Thursday, 4/24: 1-3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.
- Sunday, 4/27: 5-7 p.m.
- Monday, 4/28: 5-7 p.m.
April 21, 2025
New Library Services Platform
About the Project
As a member of the OhioLINK library consortium, Archer Library and Ashland Theological Seminary Library will be upgrading our library system software to Ex Libris's Alma and Primo VE, scheduled to go live on June 18, 2025. The new system will replace the existing Library Catalog, OhioLINK/SearchOhio Catalogs, and OneSearch. All Libraries in OhioLINK are migrating to the new system.
What Does This Mean?
- New websites will replace the existing Library Catalog, OhioLINK/SearchOhio Catalogs, and OneSearch sites. The library collections will remain the same, but the interface used to search them will look different.
- There will be temporary interruptions to borrowing and requesting, purchase of new library materials, and updates to the library catalog.
- Links to items and searches in the Ashland Library Catalog and the OhioLINK/SearchOhio Catalogs will need to be updated.
Visit our Library Services Platform Migration site for additional information about this project, including a project timeline, information for instructors, and a preview of the new Library catalog.
April 14, 2025
IRC Hours • Easter Break
IRC Easter Break Hours
- Thursday, April 17 and Friday, April 18: Closed
- Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20: Closed
The IRC's spring hours schedule resumes on Monday, April 21st. Stay up-to-date with IRC hours and updates on the main library hours calendar; our hours are featured in green.
April 9, 2025
Juvenile Books • 2025 ALA Youth Media Awards
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.
Pura Belpre Author
- Lola (Medal)
PZ7.1.V336 Ln 2024 - Cruzita and the mariacheros (Honor)
PZ7.1.G7233 Cr 2024 - Ultraviolet (Honor)
PZ7.5.S23 Ul 2024 - Libertad (Honor)
PZ7.1.Z344 Li 2024 - Wild dreamers (Honor)
PZ7.5.E54 Wic 2024
Pura Belpre Illustrator
- The dream catcher (Medal)
PZ7.1.V455 Dr 2024 - Abuelo, the sea, and me (Honor)
PZ7.1.W546 Ab 2024 - A maleta full of treasures (Honor)
PZ7.1.S994 Mal 2024
Juvenile Books • 2025 ALA Youth Media Awards
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.
Coretta Scott King • Author & Illustrator
- Coretta : the autobiography of Mrs. Coretta Scott King (Honor)
E185.97.K47 A3 2024 - Kwame crashes the underworld (John Steptoe)
PZ7.1.F367524 Kw 2024 - Jimmy's rhythm & blues : the extraordinary life of James Baldwin (John Steptoe, illus)
PS3552.A45 Z8235 2024 - Everywhere beauty is Harlem : the vision of photographer Roy DeCarava (Honor)
TR140.D43 G65 2024 - Go forth and tell : the life of Augusta Baker, librarian and master storyteller (Honor)
Z720.B245 M38 2024
Juvenile Books • 2025 ALA Youth Media Awards
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.
2025 Newbery: Medal & Honor
- First State of Being (Medal)
PZ7.1.K45 Fi 2024
Newbery 2025 - Wrong Way Home (Honor)
PZ7.1.O8435 Wr 2024 - Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All (Honor)
PZ7.1.M5554 Ma 2024
2025 Caldecott: Medal & Honor
- Noodles on a Bicycle (Honor)
PZ7.M2246 No 2024 - Up, Up, Ever Up! (Honor)
GV199.92.T3 Y37 2024 - Home in a Lunchbox (Honor)
PZ7.1.M63645 Ho 2024
April 1, 2025
Kanopy Webinar • Registration Still Open
Kanopy Webinar • Introducing KBASE
Presented by Hayley Block, Kanopy Account Executive
April 3 @ 2-3 p.m.
Introducing Kanopy KBASE, a streaming video platform curated specifically for academics. This collection includes films and documentaries in the Kanopy BASE collection range from core curricular subjects like Race and Class Studies, Sociology and Education, to subjects that cater to the whole student like Mental Health, Psychology and Health and Fitness.
This webinar will include an overview of the collection, video performance rights, citation information and resources, and permissions to share videos in class. Best practices for using Kanopy videos in Blackboard will be included. There will be time for discussion and questions during this webinar.
Registration
This is an online event, registration is required. Event URLs will be sent via registration email. Register online @ https://ashland.libcal.com/event/14374162
Contact us if you have questions about this event: library@ashland.edu
March 31, 2025
Book Fair Thank You!
Book Fair Thank you
Thank you for participating in the IRC and Archer Library's Scholastic Book Fair. It was wonderful seeing everyone excited to explore the book fair, share stories of book fairs past, and make a few new memories as well.
Remember, you can shop our Book Fair online through April,6, 2025
Book Fair online @
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/ashlanduniversity
#ScholasticBookFairs #IRCArcherLibrary #ArcherLibrary #Scholastic
March 28, 2025
Still Time • Shop the Fair Online
Want more Book Fair? No problem!
Shop our Book Fair online through April,6, 2025
You can shop online for an expanded selection of exclusive books, new releases, value packs, and more. All orders ship home and book-only orders over $25 ship free.
Please note that Buy One, Get One and 25% Off pricing is not applicable online.
Book Fair online @ https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/ashlanduniversity
March 27, 2025
Scholastic Book Fair • Last Day!
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Scholastic Book Fair • Last Day!
All good things must come to an end.
Today is the last day of our Scholastic Book Fair. There's still time to stop in and visit. We are located in Archer Library's active learning lab (main floor) and will be open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. See you soon!
March 26, 2025
Shop the Scholastic Book Fair
Shop the Book Fair!
- Archer Library's #ScholasticBookFair is open to the Ashland University Community.
- Visit our book fair website @ https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/ashlanduniversity
Book Fair Payment Methods •
This is a cashless book fair; we accept both chip and magnetic strip credit cards.
Tap-to-pay options, such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, and contactless chip cards are also accepted.
See you soon!
Scholastic Book Fair • Take a Look!
Stop in for a Visit
The Scholastic Book Fair is still open today (Wednesday) and Thursday (3/27) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. We are located in the Active Learning Lab, Archer Library main floor.
See you soon!
March 24, 2025
We're Open! Scholastic Book Fair
Scholastic Book Fair is Open!
Stop in and visit the Scholastic Book Fair this week. We will be open Monday, March 24th through Thursday, March 27th from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
This will be a cashless book fair; we accept both chip and magnetic strip credit cards.
- Tap-to-pay options, such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, and contactless chip cards are also accepted.
- Debit Cards that require a PIN are not accepted at this time.
- Set up a Scholastic eWallet to shop the fair. Credit cards are used to set up eWallets.
Interested in shopping online? Visit our Book Fair website for more information.
See you at the book fair!
March 14, 2025
Save the Date • Scholastic Book Fair
A Scholastic Book Fair!
The IRC is excited to announce that a #ScholasticBookFair is coming to Archer Library. Save the date!
- Where? Join us in the Active Learning Lab, Archer Library main floor
- When? March 24 - March 27. 2025
- Time? 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
Archer Library's #ScholasticBookFair is open to the Ashland University Community. See you soon!
Visit our book fair website @ https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/ashlanduniversity
March 13, 2025
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