Database Access Restored

Database access is working fine again.  If that’s not the case for you just close and reopen your browser, and if problems persist let us know at library@ashland.edu.  If problems recur in the future keep in mind the alternate path to databases via OhioLINK.  Best wishes to all for the Winter Break!

Database Access

Access to research databases through the library webpages has been lost as maintenance takes place on University servers.  Many OhioLINK-provided databases, however, remain accessible through the OhioLINK website.  Look on the OhioLINK site for the Quick Link to Research Databases, select Ashland University, and click the link to the "Listing of OhioLINK Provided Research Databases." If you need assistance write to us at library@ashland.edu

Library Hours: Winter Break

AU Library will be closed Wednesday, December 20, 2017 through Tuesday, January 2, 2018 for Ashland University's campus winter break.

AU Library will be open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Wednesday, January 3rd. For additional holiday hours information, please visit the library hours and update page on the AU library web site.

We wish for you a joyous holiday season!

Library Hours: After Finals

Library hours after finals and prior to the winter holiday break are noted below:

• Thursday, Dec. 14 - 7:45 am to 5:00 pm
• Friday, Dec. 15th:  8:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Saturday, Dec. 16th & Sunday, Dec. 17th:  Closed
• Monday, Dec. 18th & Tuesday, Dec. 19th:  8:00 am to 5 pm

A complete listing of library hours is available on our web site.

Returning Library Materials

Remember to return borrowed library materials, books, CDs, DVDs, IRC resources, and especially OhioLINK items, before leaving campus for winter break.

Returning after hours? A book drop is located by the library service entrance, near the UPS pick up.  Please note, some IRC items (materials kits, big books) will not fit in the book drop and need to be returned during open hours.

Extended Hours: Final Day

Don't forget ...
AU Library's extended hour's schedule ends today, Wednesday, December 13th.

We are open 7:45 am to 2:00 am, Wednesday, 12/13

A complete list of AU Library hours updates is available on the Library web site. The Instructional Resource Center, library second floor, does not participate in extended hours. Color printing and IRC resources are not available during extended hours.

Therapy Dogs: There's still time

Did you miss the therapy dogs yesterday? Don't worry, there's still time ... even today!

• Tuesday, December 12th:  1 pm to 3 pm and 6 pm to 8 pm
• Wednesday, December 13th:  10 am to noon

Remember to tag your social media photos #AUDogTherapy

AU Library: Quiet Spaces

Looking for a quiet space to study during finals? 
The 3rd and 6th floors of AU Library are designated quiet zones during extended hours and finals.

Interested in reserving a study room? 
Stop at the circulation desk and reserve a study room on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th floor for a maximum of three hours. Please note, students using a previously reserved study room will be asked to vacate the room.

Already have a favorite library spot? 
Create your own quiet space using the free (disposable) ear plugs available at the IRC print station on the second floor.

Library Spotlight: Surge Protectors on Reserve

Is your favorite study spot too far from an outlet?
Never fear, surge protectors are now available at the circulation desk, library main floor. Part of the reserves collection, check one out for 3 hours to use in the library.

AU Library: Extended Hours

AU Library's extended hour's schedule continues through Wednesday, December 13th providing study and work space for students during finals. A complete list of AU Library hours updates is available on the Library web site.

December 10th - 13th

Sunday, 12/10

1:00 pm to 2:00 am

Monday, 12/11 - Wednesday, 12/13

7:45 am to 2:00 am

The Instructional Resource Center, library second floor, does not participate in extended hours. Color printing and IRC resources are not available during extended hours.

Library Spotlight: Games on Reserve

Need a break? How about a playing board game with friends? AU Library has a few of your favorites on reserve and ready to use.  Check out any of these games for three hour use in-library:  Uno, Chess, Checkers, Twister, and Catan.




More games are available with materials kits in the Instructional Resource Center (IRC), library second floor. We have Life, Jenga, Monopoly, Battleship, Clue, Backgammon (+ Chess & Checkers), 5 Second Rule, Logo, and two versions of Trivial Pursuit (2000s & Star Wars). These items circulate for a period of one week. Take them back to your room and enjoy!

AU Library: Extended Hours

Monday, December 4th, AU Library will begin its extended hour's schedule opening at the regular time and remaining open until 2:00 a.m. providing study and work space for students during the last week of classes and finals.

December 4th - 9th

Monday, 12/4 - Thursday, 12/7

7:45 am to 2:00 am 

Friday, 12/8

7:45 am to 9:00 pm

Saturday, 12/9

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

The Instructional Resource Center, library second floor, does not participate in library extended hours. Color printing and IRC resources are not available during AU Library extended hours.