The Calm Corner @ Archer Library

Looking for a quiet place to study?

Archer Library's Active Learning Lab will be available to students looking for a calm, quiet, independent silent study and reading area for stress relief and finals preparation.

Quiet music, gentle jazz, will be playing in the room to support wellness.

Seating is limited (20) for this event.

Join Us!
Monday, April 27th and Tuesday, April 28th • 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Destress! Bring Your Own Project

Bring Your Own Project

Do you knit, crochet, or work with other handheld projects?   

Bring your current WIP and come to the main floor of Archer Library to relax and work on your project.

• Tuesday, 4/28 • 11 a.m. to noon
• Thursday, 4/30 • 11 a.m. to noon

Archer Library Research Award • Winner

The Archer Library Excellence in Undergraduate Research Award, sponsored by Archer Library and the Instructional Resource Center, recognizes excellence in research for a student project presented during the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (URCA) Symposium.  

The award application process required a 250-word (or more) research process essay describing research strategies and use of library tools including library databases, discovery service, and selection of search terms. The essay required student reflection of the research process itself. Applicants were required to provide a bibliography or works cited paper for their final project.

Cindy Perkovich, 2026 URCA Symposium Chairperson, recognized the six finalists for the 2026 Archer Library Excellence in Undergraduate Research Award:

• Raechel Serafimov, for Analysis of Nicotine and Toxic Metals in Nicotine and Tobacco Pouches
• Aniket Patel, for A Comprehensive Dual-Camera Driver Monitoring System for Real-Time Traffic Violation Detection Using Multi-Task Deep Learning
• Colin Pham, for Presentation: Phosphazene-based Metal Organic Frameworks Incorporating Coinage Metals for Drug Delivery Systems
• Zack Van Farrowe, for The Church as Alternative Polis: John Howard Yoder's Vision for Christian Social Action
• Oleksandra Bibik, for Soviet‑Born Wounds in Ukraine: Holodomor Genocide and the Lingering Trauma of a Nation
• Ayden (James) Mason, for The host ranges of Bacillus bacteriophages

Patricia Frank, Archer Library Director, is pleased to announce the winner of the 2026 Archer Library Excellence in Undergraduate Research Award:

Prabesh Sunar, for Campus Exchange Marketplace — Investigating Behavior in a Zero-Price Campus Exchange System

Prabesh's research and essay examined: "How does a campus-exclusive, zero=price digital exchange platform shape participation, trust, and patterns of resource redistribution among students, faculty, and staff?" (Sunar, P., Archer Library Research Essay, 2026).

Congratulations to the finalists and winner of the inaugural Archer Library Excellence in Undergraduate Research Award!

Library Research Award Announcement

We can hardly wait! Tomorrow (April 22) the finalists and winner of Archer Library's Excellence in Undergraduate Research Award will be announced at the URCA Symposium.  Join us at Noon, in the Alumni Room, Convocation Center.

National Library Week

Archer Library & ATS Library

Celebrate "Find Your Joy" and National Library Week with us.

Archer Library

• April 21:  Treats and drinks to celebrate National Library week from 1 - 3 p.m.
• April 22:  The winner of Archer Library's Excellence in Undergraduate Research Award will be announced at Noon, during the URCA Symposium. Join us in the Alumni Room.

Seminary Library

• Get popcorn at ATS library all week long!
• April 21 & April 23:  Enjoy Goldberry drinks and sweet treats from 8 - 10:30 a.m.

Archer Library Event Schedule

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Explore what Archer Library has planned for April!

Here's a look at the events we have scheduled for the end of the spring term.  From treats to crafts to quiet and therapy dogs, we've got you covered.

April 21 • Main floor Archer Library

Stop by for a tasty treat from 1 - 3 p.m.

April 22 • URCA Symposium

The winner of Archer Library's Research Award announced at the URCA Symposium at Noon.

April 27 & 28 • The Calm Corner

Need a quiet place to study? Join us in the Active learning lab, Library Main floor, from 6 - 8 p.m. 

April 28 & 30 • Bring Your Own Project

Bring your current WIP and come to the main floor of Archer Library to relax and work on your project from 11 a.m. to Noon.

April 29-30 & May 3-5

The Therapy dogs are returning to Archer Library!  Check the schedule online and stop by the main floor to relax.

Explore our Event Calendar @ https://ashland.libcal.com/

Library Hours • Easter Break

Easter Break Hours

• Wednesday, April 1 & Thursday, April 2
  7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Friday, April 3
  Closed
• Saturday, April 4 & Sunday, April 5
  Closed

The library's spring hours schedule resumes on Monday, April 6.  A complete list of Archer Library hours and exceptions is located on the library website and available on the library's main calendar. 

Wishing you a joyous Easter Holiday break.

Archer Library Research Award • Apply Now

Archer Library Excellence in Undergraduate Research Award

Archer Library and the Instructional Resource Center are sponsoring a $500 Research Award for undergraduate students. This award is in recognition of excellence in research for a student project presented during the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (URCA) Symposium and will be presented during National Library Week. The award winner will be announced April 22, 2026.

Eligibility

Undergraduate students must present their project at the 2026 Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (URCA) Symposium. The Archer Library Research Award is for an individual project or presentation. Applicants who fail to submit required award application documents will not be considered for the research award.

About the Research Award

The research award application process requires submission of:

• Research Process Essay: A 250-word (or more) essay describing your research process and use of library tools.
• Bibliography/Works cited paper for your final project.

Documents must be submitted via the Archer Library Excellence in Undergraduate Research Award form; only digital applications will be accepted.

The Archer Library Excellence in Undergraduate Research Award will be given based on the research process essay. The submitted essay should help the judges understand your research process and what you learned while writing this research paper. Interested in learning more? Click the button below to view the judging rubric.

Application Deadline

All documents must be submitted via the application form by midnight, April 1, 2026. We encourage you to apply for the Archer Library Excellence in Undergraduate Research Award.

Scholastic Book Fair • Explore!

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Interested in a quick tour?

Get ready for the newest books, bestselling series, and favorite characters. We have a wide selection of board books through young adult titles, bargain books, graphic novels and quick fact titles, cookbooks, and a variety of imagine and create items (bookmarks, pens, and more). 

• Where? Active Learning Lab, Archer Library main floor 
• When? March 23 - March 26, 2026 
• Time? 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily 

Visit our book fair website @ https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/ashlanduniversity

See you soon!