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Welcome to Archer Library
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Archer Library provides access to academic resources for students and faculty across Ashland University, including 200+ databases and over 650,000 eBooks and print volumes supporting all levels of coursework. The library features the Instructional Resource Center, Bernice Faber Baker Active Learning Lab, XR Conference Room and Wellness Space and a Special Books Collection, each contributing to the student learning experience.
Archer Library is a member of the OhioLINK academic library consortium which provides our users with access to millions of print and digital collections. We are a member of OPAL, which represents private Ohio academic libraries with support from OhioNet. These consortia build strong library communities.
Archer Library is home to vital student support and academic success departments, including the Writing and Communications Center, Center for Academic Support and Tutoring and Career Center for Life Calling. The Leo and Laura Thomas Numismatic Center is also located in the building. The main floor serves as a central hub, featuring the library’s information and service desk, Lyceum Café and student IT help desk.
Help & Resources
Contact Us
- Information Desk: 419-289-5400
- IRC: 419-289-5406
- Library Text: 419-938-4134
- Library email: library@ashland.edu
Library Hours
Fall Hours
Archer Library's fall hours schedule begins on Monday, Aug. 31.
Sunday: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Monday - Thursday: 7:45 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Friday: 7:45 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: Noon - 4 p.m.
View the full library hours calendar online. Follow Archer Library's News Blog for news and updates.
Policy Notices: Archer Library hours are subject to change. Entry doors will be locked 10 minutes prior to closing in order to close floors.
Holiday & Special Hours
| Occasion | Date(s) | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Break | Oct. 22 & 23 | Closes at 4 p.m. |
| Oct. 24 | Closed | |
| Thanksgiving Break | Nov. 24 | Closes at 4 p.m. |
| Nov. 25 - 29 | Closed | |
| Extended Hours | Dec. 11 | Closes at 9 p.m. |
| Dec. 12 | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | |
| Dec. 13 | 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. | |
| Dec. 14 - 15 | Closes at 11 p.m. | |
| Dec. 16 | Closes at 10 p.m. | |
| Dec. 17 - 18 | Closes at 5 p.m. | |
| After Finals | Dec. 19 - 20 | Closed |
| Dec. 21 - 22 | Closes at 4 p.m. | |
| Winter Break | Dec. 23 - Jan. 5 | Closed |
Library Mission & Vision
Mission
We support teaching, learning and research for Ashland University students, faculty and staff by providing access to information and knowledge resources and services.
Vision
We strive to provide print and digital collections, innovative library instruction services and physical spaces so that our diverse communities can pursue scholarly inquiry and access research and collaborative learning opportunities.
Reserves
Archer Library has traditional course reserves (books, DVDs, or music CDs) available for faculty use. These items are located at the library circulation desk, main floor. Instructors placing items on reserve determine length of the reserve period, hours or days, and whether the item may leave the library.
Questions about reserves?
Please contact Judi Humphrey, Head of Circulation & Reserves, at x5400.
Faculty may place Library-owned copies of books and DVDs on reserve. Faculty may also place personal copies of books and other materials on reserve to be used by students. Physical works lent to the library will be marked with identification and circulation labels. Archer Library is not liable for damage to of loss of such works. Per fair use guidelines, a small portion of books may be digitized for student use upon instructor request.
Interested in placing items on reserve?
Contact Archer Library's Head of Circulation and E-Res Manager, Judi Humphrey at ext. 5400 or by email at jhumphre@ashland.edu.
Books & media on reserve are shelved at the Circulation Desk. Faculty may choose from the following loan periods:
- One hour (in-library use only)
- Three hours (in-library use only)
- One day (may leave library)
- Three days (may leave library)
- Seven days (may leave library)
All general reserve materials are to be returned to the Circulation Desk.
Looking for reserves in the library catalog?
General reserves are available in the library catalog; search holdings by course or instructor.
Items in the general reserve collection are subject to late fines as follows:
- Hourly reserves: 50¢ per hour
- Daily reserves: 50¢ per day
The replacement fee for lost reserve items is the cost of the item plus a processing fee.
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Interlibrary Loan
Interlibrary loan is available to students, faculty and staff. ILL can be used to request:
- articles not available through Library databases;
- articles not available in our print periodicals collection; and
- books unavailable through OhioLINK or SearchOhio;
Use the Article Request Form for:
- a chapter request or to specify pages from a book; or
- a chapter of a dissertation literature review.
To review your Interlibrary loan request, use the history option on the request form.
Interlibrary Loan (ILL) articles are typically provided at no cost to Ashland University students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
Articles requested through interlibrary loan are e-mailed directly to the requester.
Books requested through interlibrary loan are delivered to the main campus Library's Circulation Desk. Requesters will receive an e-mail informing them when items are ready to be picked up.
Note: Textbooks are not available through Interlibrary Loan.
AU Login credentials are required to access ILL article and book request forms. This is the same information used to access Blackboard & AU email.
Having trouble accessing the forms? Be sure to LOG OUT of any personal Microsoft email account prior to use. Not doing so may result in inability to access the online form.
We make every effort to obtain materials free of charge whenever possible. However, some lending libraries may assess a fee, typically ranging from $5 to $30 per request.
If a requested item requires a fee, library users will be contacted for approval before the material is ordered. Any approved lending fees will be charged to the user's library account.