Additional Resources
Ashland University Library: Services for Faculty & Staff
Services for Faculty & Staff
Welcome to Ashland University! Ashland University Library offers services to support full-time and adjunct faculty members at main campus and regional centers in Cleveland, Columbus, Elyria, and Massilon/Stark.
Services to Support Research and Scholarship
Ask a Librarian!
It is easy to ask a librarian, we are available via Ask a Librarian, our IM/Chat service, email library@ashland.edu, and phone 419-289-5401.
Faculty Publications Database
Ashland University Library maintains a database of faculty publications. Please contact reference librarian Kathryn Venditti (kvenditt@ashland.edu) about your recent publications so we may include them in our database and purchase copies of published works. Click here to view a listing of published books currently part of the library collection.
Interlibrary Loan
Free interlibrary loan is available for materials that can not be accessed through our collections, databases, or OhioLINK. Books borrowed using interlibrary loan may be picked up at the library circulation desk. Journal articles will be mailed directly to requestors.
Journal Lending
Faculty members may borrow hard copies of journals. All journals must be signed out at the circulation desk.
Library Liaisons
A faculty librarian is assigned to each academic department. This library liaison is your contact to request materials be purchased to support your course curriculum. Library liaisons are also available to assist you with becoming familiar with library and OhioLINK databases and introduce you to new resources.
Managing your Library Account
It is possible to renew books, check fines and status of OhioLINK requests through the library catalog. You will need your Ashland University account number to access this information. As always, feel free to call the circulation desk (x5400) to renew materials.
Services to Support Instruction
Angel Learning Management Suite & Class Web Sites
It is possible to link directly to journal articles located within Ashland University Library and OhioLINK databases and electronic books. Ask a Reference & Instruction Librarian if you need help (X5402) with this process. Learn more about this process on the Linking Full-Text to Angel and Course Web Pages tutorial.
Extended Borrowing Periods for Faculty
Need a particular book for longer than the traditional borrowing period? Ask at the circulation desk to extend the borrowing period for Ashland University Library books.
OhioLINK Circulation & Fines
Please note OhioLINK policies differ from Ashland University Library policies and require a $.50/day overdue per book. On the 30th day of being overdue the fine changes to $50.00 Items that are lost, destroyed or not returned will cost $125.00.
Faculty OhioLINK circulation privileges cease once fines equal $25.00 or more.
Copyright Guidelines
Guidelines are provided for faculty members considering electronic reserves for their course.
Please direct any questions concerning copyright and electronic reserves to the Library Director, x5401.
Course Reserves
For information on Ashland University Library course reserves, please contact Judi Humphrey, Head of Circulation and ERes manager at x5400.
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How to put materials on electronic reserve or traditional reserve (print & audiovisuals)
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Electronic Reserve Form (Word Doc)
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Electronic Reserve Form (PDF)
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Reserves in the Ashland University Catalog: Course or Instructor
Display Cases
Faculty are welcome and encouraged to schedule use of library display cases on the main floor. Contact Kathryn Venditti (kvenditt@ashland.edu) to schedule use of the case. Students may use the cases only when supervised by an instructor.
Friends of Ashland University Library
New members are always welcome! For more information, contact Kathryn Venditti (kvenditt@ashland.edu).
Information Literacy
Our goal is for all Ashland University graduates to be information literate citizens; Information Literacy in a Nutshell for Faculty.
Library Instruction
The Reference and Instruction Librarians are always happy to provide library and research instruction to any class on the main campus and at off-campus centers. Our library classes can be tailored to meet your objectives for a particular course or an assignment, or to introduce your students to key sources used in the discourse of your particular discipline. Please allow at least 2 weeks’ notice to allow us time to prepare for the class. Contact the Reference & Instruction Librarians via email (library@ashland.edu) or phone (x5402).
Library Instruction Classroom
The Library Instruction Classroom, or LIC, is located on the ground floor of the library. Designated primarily for library classes, the LIC may be reserved for other classes that require student computer work stations. Contact the reference desk at x5402 to schedule a class in the LIC.
Library Lecture Room
The Library Lecture Room, located on the ground floor, is scheduled through the President’s office (x5048).
Library Liaisons
A faculty librarian is assigned to each department. The librarian liaison is your contact to request that the library purchase materials. If your department’s library liaison is one of our Reference & Instruction Librarians, she or he will also assume responsibility for library classes in your discipline.
Research Assistants for Students
Please encourage your students to ask us for help; we can make their search more efficient and rewarding. We also offer one-on-one research appointments.
LibGuides - Resources by Subjects
Created by faculty librarians, Ashland University Library Subject Guides highlight discipline-specific databases, e-journals, and Internet resources, and serve as a starting point for student research.
Tips on Creating Effective Library Assignments
These tips were developed to reduce plagiarism and may result in more successful projects, supported by scholarly resources. Contact the reference and instruction librarians if you would like suggestions for creating a library-based assignment:
Please feel free to contact the library for more information regarding any of the topics presented here. We look forward to working with you!
Updated: February 22, 2010