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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 Lab, XR 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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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
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. Follow AU Library News Blog 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. 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 |
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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 |
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.

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.