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IRC OneSearch
About the IRC
Welcome to the Instructional Resource Center! We are the second floor of Archer Library, offering collections, equipment, technology, and resources for the Ashland University Community.
Explore our extensive juvenile collection featuring picture books, fiction and non-fiction, big books, chapter books, graphic novels, and young adult fiction and non-fiction. Take time to browse our new books area for recently added titles.
IRC circulating collections include K-12 curriculum textbooks, activity books, and materials kits (realia). IRC technology includes computers, a print quota printer, and our poster printer. IRC equipment includes laminators (sheet and roll), a binding machine, button makers, and Ellison Die Cut Machines. We have an extensive library of Ellison dies!
Contact the IRC @ Archer Library
Phone: 419-289-5406
Email: irc-aulib@ashland.edu
Stay connected!
IRC news, videos and social media
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IRC Hours
Monday: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Friday: Online (chat)
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
The IRC is closed for daily from 1-2 p.m. for lunch.
IRC hours are subject to change; hours and updates are available on the main library calendar.
IRC OneSearch
What is IRC OneSearch? IRC OneSearch provides users with the ability to search for items located in Archer Library’s catalog – and target searches for children’s books and IRC collections. Included in this search are the juvenile collection, activity books, curriculum texts, activity books, big books, and IRC materials kits (realia).
Start with a full catalog search or select Advanced Search to choose a specific collection.
New! Locate Book Reviews
Located directly below IRC OneSearch are links to periodicals that provide professional reviews for juvenile and young adult books. Explore these resources to learn more about selected books and grade levels suggested by reviewers.
Services & Pricing
The Instructional Resource Center is open to the Ashland University community. We provide resources such as laminating, Ellison Machines, color printing, button makers, binding and poster printing. A small selection of materials and supplies is available for purchase and use.
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Ask the IRC
The Instructional Resource Center provides chat and text service to students, faculty, and staff at Ashland University. Questions? Ask the IRC is staffed by the curriculum librarian and Instructional Resource Center (IRC) student workers.
Why chat?
Sometimes questions arise when you are working online in your dorm, somewhere on campus, or even off campus. Chat provides opportunity to connect with the IRC quickly and easily.