Instructional Resource Center at Archer Library: Library Closed • Sunday, 1/25

January 23, 2026

Library Closed • Sunday, 1/25

Library Hours Update

Due to the forecasted winter storm, Archer Library will be closed Sunday, January 25th. Be sure to check AU's Emergency Communications Plan in preparation for any further closings due to the storm. The University website will have notices regarding delays and closures available as needed.

Library hours and updates are available on our main hours and updates calendar.

Juvenile Collection

The purpose of Archer Library's juvenile collection is to support the College of Education curriculum. Intended for AU students, preservice teachers, student teachers, and faculty members, the juvenile collection is also used by Ashland community borrowers and OhioLINK patrons.

Titles added to the juvenile collection, both fiction and non-fiction, are subject to professional reviews before purchase. Review resources include, but are not limited to, Booklist, Book Links, The Horn Book Magazine, School Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, and The Reading Teacher.

The juvenile collection includes award winning titles such as Newbery and Caldecott winner and honor books, Coretta Scott King award books, ALA Best Books for Young Adults, Notable Children's books, and Children's and Teacher's Choice award books.

Students are encouraged to preview, read and evaluate books before using them in a classroom setting. This step is necessary to determine if selected titles are appropriate for individual classroom situations. If you have questions about a particular title, consult with your professor or cooperating teacher before using it in the classroom.