April 23, 2024

The Therapy Dogs are here

Therapy Dogs Schedule

Having a ruff time with finals? Tired of chewing over papers and presentations? Come to the Archer Library, sit down and stay to spend some quality time with our visiting Therapy Dogs! Students, faculty and staff are all welcome! 

  • Wednesday, April 24: 1-3 p.m., 5-7 p.m.
  • Thursday, April 25: 1-3 p.m., 5-7 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 28: 5-7 p.m.
  • Monday, April 29: 1-3 p.m., 5-7 p.m.
  • Tuesday, April 30: 1-3 p.m.

Good student! See you then! 

April 22, 2024

Library Hours • Extended Hours

Archer Library • Extended Hours

Archer Library offers the following extended hours schedule beginning on Friday, April 26, and continuing through Wednesday, May 1st.

  • Friday, April 26:  8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 27:  10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 28:  5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Monday, April 29:  8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Tuesday, April 30:  8 a.m. to 11 p.m., and
  • Wednesday, May 1:  8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The Instructional Resource Center does not participate in extended hours.  A complete listing of library hours and updates is available on our website and main library hours calendar.

April 15, 2024

Safe Haven of Ashland • SAAM Table

Sexual Assault Trivia at the Library
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Test your knowledge about sexual assault myths and facts and about Title IX. Stop by the SAAM table on the main floor of the Archer Library, Tuesday, April 16th, from 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Each participant may enter a raffle ticket, even if their answer is wrong! You’ll learn the answer. The raffle winner will receive a large snack basket.

April 10, 2024

#NationalLibraryWeek

Celebrating National Library Week

The ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom released its annual list of the Top 10 Most Challenged Books at the start of #NationalLibraryWeek. Find out more about the list and help raise awareness about the freedom to read.

2023 Top 10 Most Challenged Books

  1. Gender Queer: A Memoir, by Mala Kobabe
  2. All Boys Aren't Blue, by George M. Johnson
  3. This Book is Gay, by Juno Dawson
  4. The Perks of Being a Wallflower, by Stephen Chbosky
  5. Flamer, by Mike Curato
  6. The Bluest Eye, by Toni Morrison
  7. Tie: Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, by Jesse Andrews
  8. Tie: Tricks, by Ellen Hopkins
  9. Let's Talk About It: The Teens Guide to Sex, Relationships, and Being a Human, by Erika Moen and Matthew Nolan
  10. Sold, by Patricia McCormick


April 4, 2024

Solar Eclipse Event • Join Us!

Viewing the Solar Eclipse

Location: Archer Library Front Patio
Time: 1p.m. to  4 p.m. 

Ashland Public Library will be hosting its bookmobile RAV4 at Archer Library. There will be crafts and glasses available. We look forward to seeing you there!

Questions? Contact Library Director Patricia Frank (pfrank1@ashland.edu) or Don Reams (drams2@ashland.edu) for more information.

March 25, 2024

Library Hours • Easter Break


 Easter Break Hours

  • Wednesday, March 27 & Thursday, March 28:
    8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Friday, March 29 through Sunday, March 31
    Closed
  • Monday, April 1
    8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

A complete list of Archer Library hours and exceptions is located on the library website. Wishing you a joyous Easter Holiday break.

March 21, 2024

Faculty Publications Database


Faculty Publications LibGuide

The Ashland University Faculty and Staff are active members of the research community, and The Archer Library is proud to share these research publications with the larger community and encourage their access. This guide is meant to be a comprehensive compilation of all published works of those employed by Ashland University while working at Ashland University.

Current categories of accepted works include: Books, Journal articles, Conference Papers, Music Scores/Compositions, and Book Reviews. URL links are provided to the full text or record of the publication wherever possible. The publications are organized by College and then by author chronologically. 

About the Guide

  • Faculty & Staff Publication LibGuide is typically updated twice per year.
  • The Fall Update (Oct 1st) will include all new submissions that are sent in prior to the deadline of September 15th.
  • The Spring Update (June 1st) will include all new submissions that are sent in prior to the deadline of May 15th.

Notice a publication of yours is missing? Check the policy to make sure it meets the requirements and then please submit any publications to library@ashland.edu

Questions about Faculty Publications?  Contact Jessica Byers, jbyers7@ashland.edu

February 29, 2024

Library Hours • Spring Break

Spring Break Hours

  • Saturday, 3/2 and Sunday, 3/3: Closed
  • Monday, 3/4 through Friday, 3/8:  8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Saturday, 3/9 and Sunday 3/10: Closed

A complete list of Archer Library hours and exceptions is located on the library website. Have a safe and enjoyable spring break!