December 14, 2012

Library Hours: Winter Break

In observance of the Ashland University campus holiday schedule, AU Library will close at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 and remain closed through Thursday, January 3, 2013.

For additional holiday hours information, please visit the library hours and update page on the library web site.

We wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and a safe and joyous holiday season.

December 10, 2012

Library Hours: After Finals


Library Hours after final exams begin on Wednesday, December 12th:

  • Wednesday 12/12 through Friday, 12/14: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday 12/15 and Sunday 12/16: Library Closed
  • Monday, 12/17 through Wednesday, 12/19: 8 am to 5 pm

A complete listing of AU Library hours updates is available on our web site.

December 7, 2012

Library Extended Hours



Week of December 9th

Sunday, 12/9
2:00 pm to 1:00 am

Monday, 12/10
7:45 am to 1:00 am

Tuesday, 12/11
7:45 am to 5:00 pm

Wednesday, 12/12 through Friday, 12/14
8:00 am to 5:00 pm

The Instructional Resource Center, library second floor, does not participate in extended hours. Color printing is not available in the library during extended hours.

A complete list of Library hours updates are available on the Library web site. Ashland University Library wishes everyone success with their final exams.

December 3, 2012

Library Patio Entrance

Facilities Management has closed access to the library patio for the winter months; the surface may become slippery during the inclement weather. Stairs leading to the patio and the library entrance will be closed through spring.

November 29, 2012

Library Extended Hours


Sunday, December 2nd, AU Library will begin its extended hour's schedule opening at the regular time and remaining open until 1:00 a.m. providing study and work space for interested students.

Week of December 2nd

Sunday, 12/2
2:00 pm to 1:00 am

Monday, 12/3 through Thursday, 12/6
7:45 am to 1:00 am

Friday, 12/7
7:45 am to 5:00 pm

Saturday, 12/8
10:00 am to 4:00 pm

The Instructional Resource Center, library second floor, does not participate in extended hours. Color printing is not available in the library during extended hours.

A complete list of Library hours updates is available on the Library web site.

November 17, 2012

Library Hours: Thanksgiving Break

AU Library's schedule for Thanksgiving Break:
  • Wednesday, 11/21
    Close 5:00 pm
  • Thursday, 11/22 through Saturday, 11/24
    Library Closed
  • Sunday, 11/25
    Open 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Visit the AU Library web site for a complete listing of hours updates.  We hope you enjoy your Thanksgiving Break.

November 15, 2012

Update: Upgrade Complete

The AU Library systems upgrade is now complete! The library catalog, circulation, my library account,OhioLINK borrowing, and patron authentication are fully functional. If you experience any problems, please contact the circulation desk at ext. 5400.

Thank you for your patience during this transition to Sierra systems platform.

Update: Library Catalog live

The library systems update is partially complete; basic AU Library catalog search and options to view (not renew) my library account are available. OhioLINK requests are not yet fully functional. We anticipate all areas working within the next few hours.

Update: Library Systems Upgrade

At 11 am today (11/15) AU Library systems will be down for a scheduled upgrade.

We anticipate this outage lasting through the afternoon. During this time there will be no online circulation functions, patron authentication or OhioLINK borrowing available.

  • Off line circulation will be in place; pick-up and check out books as usual.
  • Please use the OhioLINK catalog to locate books and other resources.
  • Library account information will be processed after the upgrade is complete.
  • Contact the AU Library circulation desk if you have questions at x5400. 

Updates will be posted here, on the AU Library Facebook page and via the IRC Twitter feed. Thank you in advance for your patience during this time.

November 14, 2012

Library System Upgrade

Beginning at 11 am on Thursday (11/15) AU Library systems will be down for a scheduled upgrade. We anticipate this outage lasting through the afternoon. During this time there will be no online circulation functions, patron authentication or OhioLINK borrowing available.

  • Off line circulation will be in place; pick-up and check out books as usual.
  • Please use the OhioLINK catalog to locate books and other resources.
  • Library account information will be processed after the upgrade is complete.
  • Contact the AU Library circulation desk if you have questions at x5400. 

Updates will be posted here, on the AU Library Facebook page and via the IRC Twitter feed. Thank you in advance for your patience during this time.

November 6, 2012

JSTOR Is Back!

Ashland University Library once again has access to nearly 1,000 scholarly journals in JSTOR JSTOR is the preeminent historical collection of academic journals across a broad range of disciplines.  What distinguishes JSTOR from other databases is that instead of emphasizing recent content, JSTOR has assembled an archive of major journals from their earliest available issue up to about five years before the current year.

Ashland's subscription includes the JSTOR Arts & Sciences Collections I-IV and VII.  You can see which JSTOR journals are available to us using JSTOR's Browse by Title function.  Green circles beside the journal titles indicate the titles and volumes to which we have access.

Over the coming weeks we will be adding records for these journals to the Library Catalog, so that a title search in the Library Catalog will be the quickest way to see whether we have access to any given journal, as it is now for journals in other databases.  We'll post a note to this blog when all JSTOR titles have been added to the Catalog.

We will also be adding our JSTOR holdings to our OLinks file.  When that is complete the "Find It" links in other databases will link directly to individual JSTOR articles.

Let us know if you have any questions about JSTOR.  You can call the Reference desk at 419-289-5402, e-mail us at library@ashland.edu, or text us at 419-768-6106.


November 5, 2012

IRC is open today

The IRC is officially open as of 11:00 am this morning (11/5)!
  • Yes, the roll top laminator is once again in working order.
  • Yes, it is possible to color print from the second floor.
  • Yes, all IRC collections are once again available.

Collections have been shelved, equipment checked, and resources returned to their home location.  Some areas are still a bit damp, you will notice a musty odor from the water, but a dehumidifier is in place to combat these elements. For additional information, read the IRC News Blog.

November 1, 2012

IRC Open Monday

The Instructional Resource Center will be closed the remainder of this week.  We anticipate reopening on Monday (11/5) afternoon once collections are shelved and furniture/resources restored to their correct locations.

Again, here are a few ideas if you need help with resources and supplies:
  • Supplies: Visit the AU Bookstore for paper supplies such as poster board and construction paper.
  • Color Printing: 200 Patterson has a print quota color printer.
  • Color Printing: IT help desk is able to help if you need support with the 200 Lab color printer.
  • Laminating:  AU Printing services has laminating options of an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet lamination for $1 per page and a wide and wide laminator for $5/foot.
  • Laminating: Irwin's Office supply in downtown Ashland has laminating services ($2.50/foot).  Call ahead for their hours 419-289-3400.
Thank you for your continued patience.

*This post originally published on the IRC news blog.

October 31, 2012

IRC Update: Closed

The Instructional Resource Center remains closed today (10/31) due to flooding, saturated carpets, and lack of power;  laminating, color printing ,the Ellison machine, and IRC resources are unavailable at this time.
  • Supplies: If you need supplies (poster board, construction paper), try the AU Bookstore.
  • Color Printing: If you need to color print, there is a print-quota color printer in 200 Patterson.
  • Color Printing: If the printer in 200 is out of order, tech support recommends you go to the help desk, they can print color for you.
  • Laminating is available at the AU Print shop, they have a small laminator ($1/foot) and wide laminator ($5/foot).
  • Laminating: Irwin's Office supply in downtown Ashland has laminating services ($2.50/foot).  You can call for hours 419-289-3400.
We will continue to update here, on Facebook, and IRC twitter. Thank you for your continued patience.

* Post originally published on the IRC News Blog.

October 30, 2012

IRC Hours: Closed

The Instructional Resource Center is closed today (10/30) due to flooding and lack of power;  laminating, color printing and the Ellison machine are unavailable. Updates will be posted as they become available.  Thank you for your continued patience.

*Post originally published on the IRC News blog.

October 22, 2012

Library Hours: Fall Break

AU Library is open 8 am to 5 pm today (10/22) and regular hours resume Tuesday, October 23rd; visit the Lbrary hours update page for additonal hours information.

We hope everyone is enjoying their Fall Break!

October 19, 2012

Updates: Library Catalog

New catalog functions and displays are now fully operational. Records now feature a tabbed display providing users with information pertaining to individual collection items.

Item Status:  Location, Call number, and current availability (status)
The record displayed above features Lulu Walks the Dog, it's located in AU Juvenile, the call number is PZ7.V816 Luu 2012, and it is currently available.

More Details: Description, Edition, Summary, and ISBN
The record displayed above features a book 144 pages in length that is a first edition; a short summary is detailed, and both a ten and thirteen number ISBN presented.

Find Similar Items: Author information, subject headings, and alternate authors
Lulu Walks the Dog was written by Judith Viorst; subject headings include Cooperativeness - Juvenile fiction, Dogs - juvenile fiction, and Dog walking - juvenile fiction; the alternate author (illustrator) for this book is Lane Smith.

Full Record: All of the information available on the cataloged item.

Book Cover Image: More Information!
If there is a book cover displayed with the record, click on it to view more information about the item;  resources may include summary, excerpt, table of contents, cover image, and reviews.

Thank you for your patience as we continue implementing upgrades and improvements to the AU library catalog. 

October 18, 2012

Library Catalog

Library systems are being prepared for an upgrade scheduled to take place over Thanksgiving break. As a result, you may notice some irregularities in catalog records (display, links, details) during the next few weeks.  We apologize for the inconvenience and will post updates here and on the AU Library facebook page as needed.

October 16, 2012

Library Hours: Fall Break

Library Hours during the Ashland University Fall Break are noted below:

Saturday, October 20th and Sunday, October 21st: Closed
Monday, October 22nd: Open 8 am to 5 pm


Regular hours resume on Tuesday, October 23rd; visit the Library web site for a complete listing of hours updates.

October 12, 2012

Library News: Service Restored

Library server upgrades have been successfully completed. Circulation, off campus authentication and OhioLINK requests are fully functional. If you experience problems, please call the library at 419-289-5400 or the reference desk at 419-289-5402.

October 11, 2012

Library Server Upgrade

Additional server upgrades are planned for 5:00 pm on Friday, October 12.During this time there will be no circulation function, patron authentication or OhioLINK borrowing available. We anticipate full access being restored by 6:00 pm.

October 9, 2012

Database Access Fully Restored

All access issues that resulted from Friday's server update have been resolved.  If you encounter any problem with the Library Catalog or database access, please contact the Reference Desk at 419-289-5402 or write to library@ashland.edu

October 5, 2012

Catalog and Database Update

Off-campus access to databases from the AU Library webpages has been restored, with the exception of the Web of Knowledge databases (ISI Citation Indexes).  Databases are not currently accessible  via the OhioLINK website.

Although the AU Library Catalog is back online, it's not clear that OhioLINK requests are going through successfully.  If you place an OhioLINK request this weekend, please check your library account Monday to see if the request is there, and contact the library if you have any questions.

We will post an update when services have been fully restored.

Catalog Back: Off campus access pending

Server updates are complete and the Library catalog is once again available for use.  Database access from off campus is pending, we are working with OhioLINK to remedy the problem.

Library Server: Currently Offline

Library servers are currently off-line for updates.  In addition to the catalog and online renewal, access to library databases - authentication - from off campus is unavailable during this process.

Thank you for your patience. We hope to be back online and fully operational soon.

October 4, 2012

Library Server Updates

Beginning at 1:00 pm on Friday, October 5th, Library servers will be offline for updating. As a result, the AU Library catalog, renewing books with my library account, and online circulation will be unavailable. We recommend using the OhioLINK catalog during this time.

Updates will be posted here, on the AU Library Facebook page, and the IRC Twitter account. Thank you for your patience during this update.

September 20, 2012

ProQuest Database Maintenance

ProQuest databases on the new ProQuest Platform will be unavailable because of maintenance from 10:00 p.m. Saturday, September 22nd, until 10:00 a.m. Sunday, September 23rd.  Affected databases include The Wall Street Journal, ProQuest Dissertations & Theses, and American Periodicals.  "Find It" links in Business Source Complete for Wall Street Journal articles will not work during the maintenance period.

August 30, 2012

Library Hours: Labor Day

AU Library hours for the Labor Day holiday weekend are:
  • Saturday, September 1st - Library Closed
  • Sunday, September 2nd  - Library Closed
  • Monday, September 3rd - Library Open 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Regular library hours resume on Tuesday, September 4th.  Have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!

August 21, 2012

SciVerse Database Maintenance

The SciVerse database platforms that include Scopus and ScienceDirect will be unavailable because of maintenance from 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 25th, until 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 26th.  This will include the Scopus mobile app as well as access via computer.

August 20, 2012

AU Library Hours: Welcome Back!

Ashland University Library fall hours begin on Monday, August 20th.  Updates and exceptions to regular operating hours are posted on the AU Library web site Hours & Updates page and will be posted to this blog.

Instructional Resource Center (IRC) hours are posted on the IRC web site and hours updates published on the IRC News blog and Twitter.

Ashland Theological Seminary (ATS) Library hours are posted on the ATS library web site.

Welcome to Ashland University Library!

August 16, 2012

ProQuest Database Maintenance

ProQuest databases on the new ProQuest Platform will be unavailable because of maintenance from 10:00 p.m. Saturday, August 18th, until 10:00 a.m. Sunday, August 19th.  Affected databases include The Wall Street Journal, ProQuest Dissertations & Theses, and American Periodicals.  "Find It" links for Wall Street Journal citations in Business Source Complete will not work during the maintenance period.

August 7, 2012

Upcoming Catalog Maintenance

On Wednesday evening, August 8th, the AU Library Catalog will be down for what is expected to be a short time as it undergoes an update.  On Thursday evening, August 9th, the OhioLINK Library Catalog and Electronic Journal Center (EJC) will be down briefly between 10:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.

August 6, 2012

ERIC Documents Unavailable

Full text of ERIC documents is currently unavailable through each of the ERIC interfaces.  Users who try to connect via the "Find It" link get a page saying that PDF files are currently unavailable.  The producer has indicated that they will keep us informed as they work through the problems, but they have given no indication how long it may take.

August 5, 2012

Text the Library

Like texting?  If you find texting more convenient than writing an e-mail or leaving a voicemail message, you can now text the library at 419-768-6106.  We'll text you back promptly whenever a reference librarian is next on duty.

August 3, 2012

Web of Knowledge Maintenance

Web of Knowledge databases will be intermittently unavailable on Sunday, August 5th, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., because of scheduled maintenance.  This includes BIOSIS, Arts & Humanities Citation Index, Science Citation Index, Social Sciences Citation Index, and Web of Science.

Library Summer Hours: August

The Library's August hours schedule begins Saturday, August 4th.  Be sure to note AU Library will be closed Saturday, August 4th and Sunday, August 5th.

August 4th to August 19th:
  • Monday through Friday - 8 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday - Closed
  • Sunday - Closed
Exceptions to regular summer operating hours are posted on the library web site. Instructional Resource Center hours are available on the IRC web site.

July 30, 2012

Library Catalog Gets a New Look

The AU Library Catalog has a new look and added functionality.  If you've used the OhioLINK Library Catalog it will look familiar, as both are built on the same updated platform.  Explore it and let us know what you think.  You can call us at 419-289-5402, write to library@ashland.edu, or text us at 419-768-6106.

July 11, 2012

FirstSearch Downtime Sunday

On Sunday, July 15 there will be a scheduled service downtime for the FirstSearch service from 2:00 a.m. until 6:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (-4 GMT). This temporary service interruption will affect WorldCat and a few FirstSearch databases such as ArticleFirst and PapersFirst.  We are sorry for any inconvenience this causes.

July 5, 2012

Library Spotlight: New Books

New books are added to the library collection throughout the academic year. When shelf ready, titles are featured in the new books area on library main floor, near the computers and recreational reading.

Each title has been selected by AU librarians and is subject to the library's collection development policy which includes professional reviews and faculty recommendations. Contact your library liaison for more information.

The Instructional Resource Center Blog routinely provides information regarding new additions to the IRC, juvenile, and education collections.

June 30, 2012

Library Hours: July 4th

AU Library will be closed Wednesday, July 4th, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Regular summer hours resume on Thursday, July 5th.

June 29, 2012

ProQuest Database Maintenance

ProQuest databases on the new ProQuest Platform will be unavailable because of maintenance from 10:00 p.m. Saturday, June 30th, until 10:00 a.m. Sunday, July 1st.  Affected databases include The Wall Street Journal, ProQuest Dissertations & Theses, and American Periodicals.  Access to these databases on the traditional platform should be unaffected.  "Find It" links for Wall Street Journal citations in Business Source Complete will not work during the maintenance period.

June 25, 2012

ProQuest Dissertations

Three new Ed.D. Dissertations from the Dwight Schar College of Education's Doctoral Program in Leadership Studies have been added to ProQuest Dissertations and Thesis.

Links to all Ashland University Ed.D. dissertations published in ProQuest Dissertations and Thesis and OhioLINK ETD Center are featured in the Ed.D. Research in Doctoral Studies LibGuide. Authentication is required to view dissertation links from off-campus.

June 15, 2012

Library Hours Update

AU Library will close at noon today (6/15) due to the campus power failure. Visit us online, the library web site, catalog, and databases remain available for use.

June 11, 2012

OhioLINK ETD Center Downtime

OhioLINK's Electronic Theses & Dissertations Center will be down for maintenance Tuesday evening, June 12th, from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

May 23, 2012

Library Hours: Memorial Day

In observance of Memorial Day, Ashland University Library holiday hours are as follows:

Friday, May 25th: Close at 5:00 pm
Saturday, May 26th: Closed
Sunday, May 27th: Closed
Monday, May 28th: Closed


Regular summer hours resume on Tuesday, May 29th.

May 5, 2012

Library Summer Hours

Library summer hours begin Monday, May 7, 2012. Exceptions to regular summer operating hours, including holidays, are posted on the library web site.

May 7th to July 28th
  • Monday through Thursday - 8 am to 7 pm
  • Friday - 8 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday - 10 am to 4 pm
  • Sunday - Closed
Instructional Resource Center hours are available on the IRC web site.

May 2, 2012

ProQuest Database Maintenance

ProQuest databases will be unavailable because of maintenance from 10:00 p.m. Saturday, May 5th, until 10:00 a.m Sunday, May 6th.  Affected databases include The Wall Street Journal (ProQuest Newspapers), ProQuest Dissertations & Theses, and American Periodicals.

May 1, 2012

Library Hours: After Finals



Library Hours after finals and during graduation weekend are as follows:
  • Wednesday, May 2 - 7:45 am to 5:00 pm
  • Thursday, May 3 - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Friday, May 4 - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Saturday, May 5 - Closed
  • Sunday, May 6 - Closed

The Library Hours & Updates page provides a complete listing of holiday and end of term hours. Library summer hours begin on Monday, May 7th.

Congratulations 2012 Ashland University Graduates!

April 28, 2012

Library Extended Hours



Week of April 29th

Sunday, 4/29
2:00 pm to 1:00 am

Monday, 4/30 & Tuesday, 5/1
7:45 am to 1:00 am

Wednesday, 5/2
7:45 am to 5:00 pm

The Instructional Resource Center (IRC), library second floor, does not participate in extended hours. Color printing is not available in the library during extended hours.

A complete list of Library hours updates are available on the Library web site. Ashland University Library wishes everyone success with their exams.

April 21, 2012

Library Extended Hours

Week of April 22, 2012

Tuesday, 4/24 through Friday, 4/27
7:45 am to 1:00 am

Saturday, 4/28
9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Sunday, 4/29
2:00 pm to 1:00 am

The Instructional Resource Center (IRC), library second floor, does not participate in extended hours. Color printing is not available in the library during extended hours.

A complete list of Library hours updates are available on the Library web site. Ashland University Library wishes everyone success with end of term classes, studies, and exams.

April 2, 2012

Library Hours: Easter Break

AU Library hours for the Easter Holiday break are as follows:

Thursday, April 5th - Close 5 pm
Friday, April 6th - Closed
Saturday April 7th & Sunday, April 8th - Closed

Regular hours resume on Monday, April 9th.

March 22, 2012

OhioLINK Book Deliveries

The new OhioLINK book delivery vendor begins statewide service on Friday, April 13th. Some delivery delays are expected during the transition period.

April 13th is two weeks before the last day of classes. Please plan ahead; request your books early!

March 9, 2012

ProQuest Maintenance

Databases on the new ProQuest platform will be unavailable because of maintenance from 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 24th, until 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 25th.  This includes the American Periodicals database, Wall Street Journal on the new platform, and other databases accessed indirectly through them.  (Note that this is the maintenance that was originally scheduled for March 17th and 18th.)

February 27, 2012

Library Spring Break Hours

AU Library spring break hours begin Saturday, March 3, 2012.
  • Saturday 3/3 and Sunday 3/4: Closed
  • Monday 3/5 through Friday 3/9: Open 8 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday 3/10 and Sunday 3/11: Closed

A complete listing of Library hours and updates is available on the Library web site. Regular hours resume on Monday, March 14th. Have a safe and enjoyable spring break!

February 10, 2012

OhioLINK: Book Deliveries

Are you following OhioLINK on Facebook?  If not, please note the following update regarding changes in the OL book delivery service:

"Do you have a big paper due in March? Are you planning to request some books through OhioLINK for it? OhioLINK will be changing to a new book delivery service in early March, and we anticipate some delivery delays as the details are worked out. Plan ahead. Make your requests early to give yourself plenty of time to get what you need."- OhioLINK Facebook, 2/10/12

February 3, 2012

ProQuest Maintenance

ProQuest databases will be unavailable because of maintenance from 10:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 4th, until 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 5th.  Affected databases include American Periodicals, COS Funding Opportunities, ProQuest Dissertations & Theses, and the Wall Street Journal.

January 27, 2012

Fair Use Code Issued by Association of Research Libraries

A recurring question for students, faculty, and librarians is what use they can legally make of text, music, pictures, or video without violating copyright.  We have a new resource to draw on in grappling with that question with the release yesterday of the Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Academic and Research Libraries, issued by the Association of Research Libraries.

A product of two years of interviews and discussions, and developed in conjunction with the Center for Social Media and the Washington College of Law at Washington University, this Code is expected to be of considerable assistance to libraries when faced with the conflicting claims of copyright holders and researchers.  Further guidance can be found in FAQs aimed at Professors and Students.

January 25, 2012

Electronic Reserves Available

Access to E-Res, electronic reserves has been restored!  Thank you for your patience regarding the outage yesterday (1/24).

Questions about electronic reserves?  Reference librarians are available to help you access your resources (x5402).  Interested in using electronic reserves? Direct your electronic reserves requests and questions to the E-Res manager and Head of circulation (x5400)

January 24, 2012

Electronic Reserves Unavailable

We are currently experiencing problems with the library's electronic reserves (E-Res) server; as a result items on electronic reserves are temporarily unavailable. 

Thank you for your patience. A help ticket has been submitted to IT and we are hoping for the problem to be resolved quickly.

January 11, 2012

Library Hours Update: MLK Holiday

In observance of AshlandUniversity's Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday break, library hours are as follows:
  • Friday, January13th - Close 5:00 pm
  • Saturday, January 14th - Closed
  • Sunday, January 15th - Closed
  • Monday, January 16th - Open 6 pm to 11 pm
A complete listing of library hours updates is posted on the library website.

January 9, 2012

Library Hours: Spring 2012

Welcome back to campus! AU Library's spring hours schedule begins Monday, January 9th. Exceptions to regular operating hours, including holidays, are detailed on the Library Hours & Updates page and will be posted on this blog.


Don't forget to 'like' us on Facebook!
We'll keep you updated on all things AU Library.

January 4, 2012

Scopus Maintenance

The Scopus database will be unavailable Saturday, January 7th, from 7:30 a.m. to about 8:30 p.m. EST because of scheduled maintenance.