June 18, 2025

IRC Hours • Juneteenth

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May 23, 2025

IRC Hours Update


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
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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. 


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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!
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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.

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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  
YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction

  • 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  
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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  

Batchelder Award

  • 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  
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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  

Michael L. Printz Award

  • 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 
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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.

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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  

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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  
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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  


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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:
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.

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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.


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May 3, 2025

Congratulations Class of 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.

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April 28, 2025

IRC Hours • Finals Week


IRC Finals Week Hours
  • 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.
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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.
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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.

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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.

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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

Pura Belpre Illustrator

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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


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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

2025 Caldecott: Medal & Honor

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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
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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

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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

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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!

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March 26, 2025

Shop the Scholastic Book Fair

 

Shop the Book Fair!

Thanks to everyone who has taken time to shop the fair! The Scholastic Book Fair is open through Thursday, March 27, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Join us in the Active Learning Lab, Archer Library main floor. 

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!
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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!

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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.

Book Fair Payment Methods

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.

See you at the book fair!

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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

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March 13, 2025

Women's History Month • Biographies

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March 4, 2025

AI Student Workshops • Session 2


Practical & Responsible Use of AI 
Session 2 • Projects & AI
March 12 @ 4 p.m.

Explore Dead Internet Theory using ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini. This session will include developing prompts for searching and engaging with results. Attendees will create and revise prompts and discuss responses from each of the three AI platforms.

It's not too late to register for Session 2: Projects & AI.

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February 27, 2025

IRC Hours: Spring Break


Spring Break Hours
  • Friday, February 28:  Closed
  • Saturday, March 1 & Sunday, March 2:  Closed
  • Monday, March 3 - Wednesday, March 5:  8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Thursday, March 6 & Friday, March 7:  Closed
  • Saturday, March 8 & Sunday, March 9:  Closed
The IRC's spring hours schedule resumes on Monday, March 10th.  A complete listing of IRC hours updates is available on the main library hours calendar/


 

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February 24, 2025

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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