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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 LabXR conference room and a Special Books Collection.

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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Library Hours

Summer Hours

Archer Library's summer hours begin Monday, May 5.

Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

View the full library hours calendar online(link is external). Follow AU Library News Blog(link is external) for the latest news and updates. Archer Library hours are subject to change.

 

Fall Hours

Archer Library's fall hours begin on Monday, August 25th.

Monday - Thursday: 7:45 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday: 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday:  Noon to 4 p.m.
Sunday:  5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

View the full library hours calendar online(link is external). Follow AU Library News Blog(link is external) for the latest news and updates. Archer Library hours are subject to change.

 

 

Holiday & Special Hours

Occasion Date(s) Hours
Labor Day August 30 - 31 Closed
  September 1 Closed
Fall Break October 16 & 17 7:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  October 18 Closed
  October 19 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Thanksgiving Break November 25 7:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  November 26 - 30 Closed
Extended Hours December 5 7:45 a.m. - 9 p.m.
  December 6 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  December 7 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
After Finals December 10 7:45 a.m. - 10 p.m.
  December 11 & 12 7:45 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  December 13 & 14 Closed
  December 15 - 19 7:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Winter Break December 20 - January 4 Closed


 

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(link is external) for a chapter request or to specify pages.