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Welcome to Archer Library
Library Event Calendar • Schedule a Research Appointment • Reserve a Library Space
Archer Library offers many services to students on campus and online. Digital and print resources, including over 650,000 eBooks and print books, support all levels of coursework. Dedicated to student success, the library features the Instructional Resource Center, the Bernice Faber Baker Active Learning Lab, XR Conference Room and Wellness Space, and a Special Books Collection.
Archer Library is a member of the Ohio Library and Information Network (OhioLINK) academic library consortium, serving 115 libraries at 86 institutions plus the State Library of Ohio. OhioLINK connects users to library services and access to print and digital collections.
We are a member of The Ohio Private Academic Libraries consortium (OPAL), which represents 28 libraries across the state. Powered by OhioNet, OPAL uses their collective voice for the strength of small libraries, the progress of our institutions and the encouragement of students, staff and faculty.
Student-centered departments, including the Writing and Communications Center, the Center for Academic Support and Tutoring Center, the Career Center for Life Calling and the Leo and Laura Thomas Numismatic Center are also located in Archer Library. In addition to the library's information and service desk, the main floor now includes the Lyceum Café, and student IT help desk.
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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 begin on Monday, Aug. 25.
Monday - Thursday: 7:45 a.m.-11 p.m.
Friday: 7:45 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday: Noon-4 p.m.
Sunday: 5-11 p.m.
View the full library hours calendar online. Follow AU Library News Blog for the latest news and updates. Archer Library hours are subject to change.
Holiday & Special Hours
| Occasion | Date(s) | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Extended Hours | Dec. 5 | 7:45 a.m.-9 p.m. |
| Dec. 6 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | |
| Dec. 7 | 5-11 p.m. | |
| After Finals | Dec. 10 | 7:45 a.m.-10 p.m. |
| Dec. 11-12 | 7:45 a.m.-5 p.m. | |
| Dec. 13-14 | Closed | |
| Dec. 15-19 | 7:45 a.m.-4 p.m. | |
| Winter Break | Dec. 20 - Jan. 4 | 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.
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Interlibrary Loan
Interlibrary loan is a free service available to students, faculty, and staff. It can be used to request:
- articles not available through Archer Library databases or print periodicals collection;
- books unavailable through OhioLINK or SearchOhio;
- a copy of a single chapter from a book;
- copies of a dissertation literature review.
Note: Use the Article Request Form for a chapter request or to specify pages.
