New IRC Website

 

Yes, We're Baaaack!

The new Instructional Resource Center is live. Thanks to Ashland University's great web services team, the layout is set, some of our content is in place, and we are back. Even better, Ask the IRC Chat widgets are functional, Library Guides are linked, and several of our social media sites are featured. 

We will be tweaking things in the upcoming weeks, restoring content information and updating as needed.  Stay tuned ... and thanks for your patience as we explore our place in the new AU website.

➤  Don't forget to visit the main Archer Library website, too.

Wikipedia Edit-a-thon • Ohio Women's History

Ohio Women on Wikipedia

Archer Library and LearnAU are celebrating Women's History month by participating in the Ohio Women on Wikipedia Edit-a-thon, sponsored by the Ohio Center for the Book and the State Library of Ohio. 

We will be presenting a series of three workshops this week, March 29th through March 31st, in Archer Library's active learning lab and via Zoom. You are encouraged to bring a laptop or mobile device as these will be working sessions. 

These workshops are open to Ashland University faculty, students, and staff who are would like to explore Wikipedia, learn to edit pages, and incorporate research and citation information.

Interested in Learning More?

Visit the Wikipedia Edit-a-thon library guide or the Archer Library event calendar for more information. Click here to view and download the event flyer.

Halloween Reads

Funny • Spooky • Scary

Take your pick! It's not too late for a great Halloween picture book. Explore the Halloween Book display on the second floor and find a story to share and enjoy.

IRC Pinterest

Be sure to check out IRC on Pinterest and view our Halloween board for additional ideas. Stop in the Instructional Resource Center for help locating juvenile books in the catalog and the stacks.

IRC Spotlight: Library Event Calendar

What's New? The Archer Library Event Calendar! 

Interested in learning more about Archer Library events? Explore our new event calendar and see what we have planned. We will be featuring exhibits, events, displays, programs, library instruction, and more.

Currently, our September calendar includes: 

• September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World: A Poster exhibit on the library main floor available through September 30th..
• Celebrating Constitution Day:  A display on the library main floor celebrating ratification of the U.S. Constitution.

But wait, there's more! 

A Faculty Open House is planned for the Active Learning Lab on Wednesday, September 22nd and Banned Books Week is coming soon. Stay up-to-date with our event calendar.  Links are located on the Archer Library home page.

Spring Ahead Positively

Mo Willems: Democracy Doodle

NPR & Mo Willems

Take time for some self-care and fun during tonight's election coverage with author and illustrator Mo Willems. You can participate in his Democracy Doodle on the Kennedy Center Web site.

"Don't underestimate the power of doodling. In a democracy, Mo Willems says, "voting is a lot like doodling. It's a form of self-expression, and you discover sort of who you really are as you do it." On Election Day (7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT) on the Kennedy Center's website, Willems will encourage self-expression for anyone who tunes in to Democracy Doodle 2020, regardless of age or political persuasion" (Blair, NPR, 2020)

AU Library: Campus Trick or Treat

AU Library and the Instructional Resource Center are participating in the campus-wide Trick or Treat activity on Friday, October 30th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Be sure to stop by for a treat and see our spooky window display featuring the illustrations of Arthur Rackham.

#GoodMorning #AshlandUniversity

Are you following the IRC on Twitter? 
You should be! 

In addition to our regular content, including news and updates from the IRC and AU Library blogs, the IRC@aulibrary summer timeline features daily summer photos of the beautiful AU campus.  As to be expected, Friday tweets most often highlight our own AU Library, but the remainder of the week spotlights a different area each week. Until we see everyone again #GoodMorning #AshlandUniversity.

Tweets by IRCaulibrary

Stress Relief Guide: Are you Coloring?

Are you coloring?

"Share your work" by snapping a picture, posting it to twitter, and tagging the finished masterpiece #AUColoringPages

Visit the Stress Relief LibGuide for an assortment of color pages.

IRC Spotlight: Stress Relief

Last Week of Classes ... Finals

This is the time of year AU Library usually has stress relief programs and activities for students. While we can't bring the therapy dogs and coloring pages to you, we can provide a selection of online resources for stress relief.

Stress Relief Library Guide

Ready for a break? Browse our Stress Relief Resources guide for coloring pages, arts & crafts videos - including Tunisian crochet, yoga and walking videos, journaling, and more. You can even complete an AU Library jigsaw puzzle online! Check back often, resources will continue to be updated.

Need Help?

Contact the library via email or chat, call us, or schedule a zoom reference appointment. We are here to help .

Stay Connected

Follow us online and on social media for news, updates, and information:  AU Library Facebook, The AU Library Podcast,  @IRCaulibrary on Twitter, and our blogs.

IRC Spotlight: Magnetic Whiteboards

What's new in the IRC?
Need a whiteboard and the study room is full?

We have two magnetic whiteboards available for use on the second floor. Located in the curriculum textbook area, on either side of the infamous pole, these boards are great for group work or when you simply need a larger work surface for a project. Markers and erasers are available with the boards.

IRC Spotlight: Materials Kits & Games

Need a study break? 
Of course you do ...

Did you know we have games in the IRC materials kit collection?

We have Life, Jenga, Monopoly, Battleship, Clue, Backgammon (+ Chess & Checkers), 5 Second Rule, Logo, and two versions of Trivial Pursuit (2000s & Star Wars). These items circulate for a period of one week. Check out our Pinterest site (see below) for additional items of interest  ... like Twister and Sorry.

Take them back to your room and enjoy!

IRC Spotlight: Ask the IRC Chat

Have you used Questions? Ask the IRC?

Our chat service is staffed by the curriculum librarian and Instructional Resource Center student workers. We can help with general information and questions about the IRC, collections, juvenile books, equipment, and hours.

Did you know you could text the IRC?
Text the IRC at 419.938.4134, standard messaging rates will apply.

IRC text questions will be answered during regular Ask the IRC hours. Text inquiries sent after scheduled hours will be answered the following business day.

The IRC and AU Library share a text number. Non-IRC related text questions may be referred to circulation or reference staff as needed.


Phone icon by Madebyoliver from www.flaticon.com is licensed by CC 3.0 BY

IRC Spotlight: Ellison Dies

What's Brewing in the IRC?

Ellison Dies, of course.
Pumpkins, and spiders, and bats ... oh, my!

We have a great assortment of Halloween and fall themed Ellison dies perfect for door decorations, bulletin boards, and even office areas. Check out our Holiday or Seasons Ellison die boards on IRC Pinterest for ideas.

Ellison die cuts are only 1 penny per cut. View the IRC web site's Services & Pricing page for more information. See you soon, in the IRC.

Welcome to AU Library

Welcome to Ashland University Library! We've updated content on the main floor digital sign to include short Animaker videos. Stop in to see what's new.

IRC Spotlight: Games

Need a study break? 
Of course you do ...

Did you know we have games in the IRC materials kit collection?

We have Life, Jenga, Monopoly, Battleship, Clue, Backgammon (+ Chess & Checkers), 5 Second Rule, Logo, and two versions of Trivial Pursuit (2000s & Star Wars). These items circulate for a period of one week. Check out our Pinterest site (see below) for additional items of interest  ... like Twister and Sorry.

Take them back to your room and enjoy!

IRC Spotlight: Poetry Month

National Poetry Month

April is National Poetry Month -
or rather, National Poet Tree Month.

The IRC white board display features poets and poetry in children's literature. Our 'poet tree' highlights poetry picture books and poets available in the juvenile collection.  Interested in learning more about the leaves and books on our tree? Stop in the IRC, we can help you find them.

Additional poetry month books area available on the IRC's National Poetry Month board on Pinterest. It includes juvenile & YA poetry and poetry collections.

IRC Tutorial: View Your Record & Renew Items

If you need to renew items, check on the status of OhioLINK requests, or simply refresh your memory concerning what items you have checked out of the IRC or AU Library, it is possible to do so online via the library web site. This short tutorial highlights how to view your record and renew items.