Library Hours: Winter Break

Library Hours: Dec. 20 - 23

AU Library hours for this week are:

Sunday, December 20:  Closed
Monday, December 21:  8 am to 4 pm
Tuesday, December 22:  8 am to 4 pm

A complete listing of library hours and updates are available on our web site.

Illustration by Freepik Storyset

Library Hours: Finals Week

It's finals week!

AU Library hours December 13 - 19 are:

• Sunday, Dec. 13: Closed
• Monday, Dec. 14:  8 am to 9 pm
• Tuesday, Dec. 15:  8 am to 9 pm
• Wednesday, Dec. 16: 8 am - 9 pm 
• Thursday, Dec. 17:  8 am to 4 pm
• Friday, Dec. 18: 8 am to 4 pm
• Saturday, Dec. 19: Closed

A complete list of AU Library hours updates is available on the Library web site. Best of luck on your final exams!

Extended Hours: Dec. 11 & 12

AU Library is offering extended hours this week, providing study and work space for students preparing for finals.

• Friday, Dec. 11: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 
• Saturday, Dec. 12: Noon to 5:00 p.m.

A complete list of AU Library hours updates is available on the Library web site. The Instructional Resource Center, located on AU library's second floor, does not participate in extended hours.

Reference Help: We're online!

Classes are online & so are we!

Don't forget, reference help remains available online via Ask a Library chat and library email. Need additional research help? Schedule a zoom reference appointment using our online Doodle poll or use the online help form on our web site. As always, we look forward to working with you.

Library Hours Update

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

Library Hours Update

Thanksgiving Week Hours

AU Library hours for Thanksgiving week are: 

• Sunday, November 22:   Open 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Monday, November 23:  Open 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  
• Tuesday, November 24:  Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  
• Wednesday, November 24 - Friday, November 27: Closed
• Saturday, November 28: Closed 
• Sunday, November 29: Closed
  

Please note that AU Library hours have been adjusted to comply with the State of Ohio's 21 Day Curfew. A complete listing of AU Library Hours is available on our web site.

Library Hours Update

Library closing 10:00 p.m.

In recognition of the State of Ohio's mandated 21-Day Statewide Curfew, AU Library will close at 10:00 p.m. today, Thursday, November 19th.  

Regular operating hours will resume on Friday, November 20th, and further updates will be posted as they become available.

Library Spotlight: Active Learning Lab

AU Library Active Learning Lab

AU Library Active Learning Lab

An Inside View

The first delivery of  furniture for our new active learning lab arrived today! We have comfortable - and flexible - seating, small group work tables, and individual study areas. These photos were taken inside the new library instruction space, located on the main floor of Ashland University Library.

This construction project is funded by a donation from the Bernice Fauber Baker Library Endowment, with a matching gift from the Bob and Jan Archer Challenge Grant. The active learning equipment and furnishings are supported by a grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), awarded by the State Library of Ohio.

Library Spotlight: Juvenile Collection

AU Library Juvenile Collection: New Books

Spotlight on Children's Books

New Books!  New Books!  Looking for one, or more, of the new children's books recently posted to the Instructional Resource Center Blog? Our new book display area features recent additions to the collection. Books are added with regularity throughout the academic year and our display completely refreshed at the end of each semester. These books will be moved to the general children's stacks within the next few weeks as we prepare for the spring term, January 2021.

Can't find that new book? AU Library's juvenile collection is located on the second floor, directly outside the Instructional Resource Center.  Ask in the IRC for help locating a new book, or any of our other collection item. 

Election Results: Fact Checking

Election Day 2020 

Did you know Ashland University's AUTV 20 and WRDL radio will be providing live election coverage? And you can view their simulcast online!

• "On Nov. 3, JDM students will present a five-hour live show, from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m, and can be viewed on AUTV 20 (channel 20 on Armstrong) and the JDM streaming channel (which will be uploaded on AU-Live) and listened to on 88.9 WRDL" (Jenkinson, AULive, 2020).
  
  
• "On Tuesday, November 3rd, join 88.9 WRDL for 5 hours of live coverage during Election Night 2020. From 7pm until midnight, hear exclusive coverage on WRDL, including live in-studio updates, interviews, and election results both nationally and locally" (WRDL, 2020).

Fact Checking Election Results

Interested in fact-checking the election results? These resources may be of interest.

• Live Updates: Snopes Coverage of 2020 U.S. Election Day
• NPR: Live 2020 Election Results
• PolitiFact 2020
• Pew Research Center: Election 2020
• NPR Ohio Live Election Results
• Election Night Viewer's Guide: Why You May Need to be Patient

Intrigued by our Halloween posters? Learn more about Arthur Rackham within the AU Library collections

 

 

     You may have noticed the posters that the Library put up for its Trick or Treat display. We thought that they were the perfect tone for the night! You might not know however that those illustrations were drawn by Arthur Rackham, and that the AU Library has over 40 books that he illustrated in our Special Books Collection!

Arthur Rackham was one of the most prominent, and most popular, artists during the “Golden Age of Illustration” which is roughly 1890 to WWI. His unique style and the distinct look of his ink and watercolor illustrations stand out, and took advantage of the new printing technologies that allowed publishers to include color illustrations. 

    Rackham illustrated over 47 books including classics like Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, Wind in the Willows, Alice in Wonderland, and Rip Van Winkle. His illustrations were often included in deluxe editions that were published on vellum and signed (these were usually even as Christmas gifts), as well as on smaller trade printings of the books.

After his death in 1939, his works remained very popular. His images has been widely used by the greeting card industry and many of his books are still in print. In fact, Director Guillermo del Toro cites Rackham as an influence in “The Faun” in Pan’s Labryrinth.

        So what do you think of Rackham’s illustrations? Have you seen them before in one of your childhood favorites? Does his artistic style still match with the fantasy and fables he illustrated almost 100 years ago? Which one is your favorite?

Library Spotlight: Trick or Treat

AU Library and the Instructional Resource Center are participating in the campus-wide Trick or Treat activity on Friday, October 30th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Stop by for a treat and see our spooky window display featuring the illustrations of Arthur Rackham.

Presidential Pens - A New Display in the Library

    You can't deny that it is Election season! Ohio Early Voting began on October 6th this year, and across the country more than 7 million people have already cast their vote. So for this display I focused on U.S. Presidents and their relationship with the written word. 

    There is a written record of every U.S. President from their speeches, letters, Executive Orders, and often, their own memoirs. If you are interested in learning more, the display offers some brief information about works that Presidents have written (and those written by their wives, the First Ladies). 

   If you want to read more about the many complicated men who have held the Executive Office, there are many books within the AU Library's General Collection (both as books and as ebooks), as well as some unique copies in the Special Books Collection (ranging from an 1885 copy of Ulysses S. Grant's memoir to a signed copy of Jimmy Carter's to Harding's Memorial Address). There is a lot to discover within the AU Library collection. In fact, did you know that there is even a whole collection within the General Collection that is focused on John F. Kennedy?

To create your own Presidential Reading List: Wikipedia has a complied comprehensive list of all US Presidential Memoirs here and for the First Ladies here.

If you need any help locating a book or more Presidential information, please reach out to a Reference Librarian. You can contact us via chat, email, phone, or select times in person this semester.

And, don't forget to vote this year -

 either early or in person on November 3rd!

Reference

Costanzo, Michael B. Author in chief: the Presidents as writers from Washington to Trump. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company, 2019. 

Levy, A. "More than 7 million general election ballots cast so far." CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/11/politics/election-ballots-cast/index.html

Author: Curator and Reference Librarian, Jessica Byers

 

Library Spotlight: Active Learning Lab

AU Library, Main Floor

 

Carpet, paint, and technology (oh, my)! The Bernice Fauber Baker Active Learning Lab, located on the main floor of Ashland University Library, is progressing nicely. We can't help anticipating the completion of this exciting resource, and the impact it will have on library instruction and learning.

 

This construction project is funded by a donation from the Bernice Fauber Baker Library Endowment, with a matching gift from the Bob and Jan Archer Challenge Grant. The active learning equipment and furnishings are supported by a grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), awarded by the State Library of Ohio. 

 

 

 

New: LOC Newspaper Navigator

Introducing Newspaper Navigator

New to our database list is Newspaper Navigator, an image dataset of Chronicling America, historic American newspapers, from the Library of Congress.

"Newspaper Navigator is a project being carried out by Benjamin (Ben) Charles Germain Lee as part of the Innovator in Residence Program at the Library of Congress. The goals of Newspaper Navigator are 1) to extract visual content from 16+ million pages of digitized historic American newspapers in Chronicling America and 2) re-imagine how you, members of the American public, can search the visual content using machine learning techniques." - About Newspaper Navigator

One of the best things about this resource: "All Newspaper Navigator photos in the app and dataset are in the public domain!"

Interested? Watch the video to learn more.

OneSearch: Outage Resolved

EBSCO reports that the service outage has been resolved. OneSearch is once again fully functional. Thanks for your patience. If you experience any additional problems, contact us at library@ashland.edu or 419.289.5402.

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OneSearch: Outage Reported

Please note the following update from EBSCO regarding AU Library's OneSearch:

"EBSCO Customer Support has received reports of an intermittent loading issue with EBSCO Discovery Service. Our engineering teams are currently investigating the issue and we will update this page when more information is available."

Welcome

 Welcome back to our AU community! In case you haven't seen it yet, with the new semester we have new displays added to our interior cases. Using withdrawn books and book folding Jessica Byers created a display that we hope welcomes you back to AU. 

Take a closer look the next time you come into the library! These cases are located on the Main Floor surrounding the elevators.  We would love to hear your thoughts. 

If you have ideas about future displays or want to learn more about this display, please feel free to contact Jessica Byers, AU Library Curator and Reference Librarian, at jbyers7@ashland.edu.

Active Learning Lab Progress

AU Library, Main Floor

It is exciting to see progress continue on the Bernice Fauber Baker Active Learning Lab, located on the main floor of Ashland University Library. The glass wall and entrance door are in place, making it easy to envision how this lab will enhance library instruction and services.

This construction project is funded by a donation from the Bernice Fauber Baker Library Endowment, with a matching gift from the Bob and Jan Archer Challenge Grant. The active learning equipment and furnishings are supported by a grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), awarded by the State Library of Ohio.

Library Hours Update: Labor Day

Library Hours: Labor Day Weekend 

AU Library hours for the Labor Day holiday weekend are: 

• Saturday, September 5th: Closed 
• Sunday, September 6th: Closed 
• Monday, September 7th: Open 6:00 p.m. to midnight 

The library's fall hours schedule resumes on Tuesday, September 8th. A complete listing of library hours and updates is available on our web site. 

Stronger Together, Safer Together:  Enjoy your holiday weekend!

Interlibrary Loan Update

 

Reserve a Library Study Room Online

Need a quiet place to study or attend your online class?
Starting today, you can reserve a library study room online! 

We have study rooms available on the second floor (201), fourth floor (401), and fifth floor (501 and 502). Reservations are required; each study room has an occupancy limit and may be reserved in one hour increments. 

AU Library's study room requests are limited to five (5) reservations each month.

Library Hours: Fall 2020

Welcome to Ashland University Library 

AU Library's fall hours schedule begins Monday, August 31st. 

• Monday - Thursday: 7:45 am to Midnight
• Friday: 7:45 am to 5:00 pm 
• Saturday: Noon to 4:00 pm 
• Sunday: 1:00 pm to Midnight 

A complete listing of library hours and updates, including exceptions to regular operating hours, such as holidays and semester breaks, is located on the library web site. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Welcome back to campus!

Ashland University Library will be open to all university faculty, staff, and students beginning Monday, August 24th. Our hours are:

Monday, August 24th - Friday, August 28th
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Instructional Resource Center, located on Ashland University Library's second floor, is open for RAs by appointment only. 

Visitors to Ashland University Library should expect to follow all university mandates for phase 3 return to campus.

• Masks are required in AU Library.
• Adherence to social distancing guidelines is expected within the library building. 
• Follow all modified library procedures for the library building and services.
  

 

AU Library is NOT open to the general public at this time.

Library Catalog Outage [RESOLVED]

The library catalog (www.library.ashland.edu) is currently unavailable due to a university network issue. Other services that use information from the catalog, like OneSearch and the OhioLINK Central Catalog, may experience issues with providing information on Ashland's holdings. Currently, there is no timeline for resolution, but this post will be updated when the issue is resolved. If you need help finding library resources or are experiencing issues with other services, please email library@ashland.edu.

Update: This issue has been resolved.

Active Learning Lab Progress

AU Library: Active Learning Lab

Progress on the Bernice Fauber Baker Active Learning Lab, located on the main floor of Ashland University Library, continues. Drywall is in place and glass doors are scheduled to be installed this week. 

We are excited to see the construction updates on our innovative library instruction lab.

Special thanks to Judi Humphrey, Head of Circulation, for sharing this photo.

New Library Display in a New Place

You probably already know about the display cases that are in front of the Library building, but the Library recently added to a Display Case over in Upper Convo to its display possibilities. We are going to use the case to continue interesting displays and the first one is focusing on our favorite interesting thing: the Library!

The first display put in Upper Convo is “Library Snapshot” which is designed to give a glimpse into the history and impact of the Library through ‘snapshots’ of information. 

    

The display includes some little-known facts about the Library accompanied by some historic photographs pulled from the AU Archives. For history buffs or anyone who loves books as much as me, you can also see the old library card stamp cards in some of the displayed books with one even showing its accompanied card from the card catalog as well as some of the yearbooks from the late 1970s. Since opening in 1972, the Library here at Ashland University has undergone many changes, but always remains central to the community and student life. 

I am currently working on future displays to be installed in Upper Convo and the Library cases that will showcase the Special Collections held by Ashland University Library.  If you have ideas about future displays or want to learn more about this display, please feel free to contact me, Jessica Byers, AU Library Curator and Reference Librarian, at jbyers7@ashland.edu.

Library Spotlight: Active Learning Lab

Ashland University Library’s faculty and staff are excited to announce that construction work has begun on a new active learning lab/classroom!

AU Library Active Learning Lab:  June 26, 2020

The Bernice Fauber Baker Active Learning Laboratory will have its home on the main floor of the library, with a design and technological features representing an innovative departure from the long rows of desks and desktop computers of the previous library classroom.

AU Library Active Learning Lab:  June 30, 2020

The construction project is funded by a donation from the Bernice Fauber Baker Library Endowment, with a matching gift from the Bob and Jan Archer Challenge Grant. The active learning equipment and furnishings are supported by a grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), awarded by the State Library of Ohio. 

- Scott Savage, AU Library Director

EBSCO Resources Service Interruption [Resolved]

*This issue is resolved, please email library@ashland.edu if you experience further issues*
Resources from EBSCO, including OneSearch, ebooks, and all EBSCO databases, are experiencing service interruptions or outages at this time. There is no estimated time of resolution. This post will be updated once all issues are resolved.  If you have questions regarding access to resources, please email library@ashland.edu

OneSearch Updates

OneSearch: What's New

We recently updated OneSearch, AU Library's comprehensive discovery search tool, to enhance initial search results and simplify off-campus use. Here's an overview of what you can expect.

• Off-campus Search:  To provide a more seamless search experience, when working off-campus you will be immediately directed to the authentication login screen after clicking search. Enter your AU username and password, the same information used to access Blackboard and your AU email, to continue your research.

• Preset Search Limiters: AU Library Collections and Full Text Online are preset at the start of each search to help immediately focus your research results.

• Using Search Limiters: Instead of using the preset limiters, choose to use any or all of the search limiters to support your initial research purpose. Click to remove or add AU Library Collections, Full Text Online, Peer Reviewed Only, or AU Library Catalog.

Library resource links to the library catalog, A to Z database listings, journal finder, Library guides, and OhioLINK remain available for use directly below the search box.

Need help with OneSearch? Ask a Librarian, AU Library's chat service, is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Summer Reference Hours

The AU Library will begin Summer Reference Hours beginning May 12th.

Interlibrary Loan Update

Interlibrary loan article activity has resumed. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the library at this time will only be processing article requests. If you need a specific chapter from a book, please place your request as an article with specific page ranges. If you have any questions, please contact: 

Sarah Thomas

sthomas4@ashland.edu 

419.289.5417.

Congratulations Class of 2020

UPDATE: Temporary Closure of Government Document Access

Due to COVID-19, we will not be able to provide access to physical items in our Federal depository library collection, from 03/13-08/30/2020. Access to online Government information is available through the library catalog, AU Gov Doc LibGuide, and the reference desk (419.289.5402). We apologize for the inconvenience, and we will provide full access again as soon as possible. In the meantime, you may contact the State Library of Ohio (1.800.686.1532) for help with Government information. Contact information for nearby libraries can be found in the Federal Depository Library Directory (https://catalog.gpo.gov/fdlpdir/).

Information Regarding the Return of Library Material

With the end of the semester, some of you may have library material still on your account. When the library closed in March, we set all material out at the time to be due at the end of the Spring semester. As the semester ends, the library is still closed to the public; however, there are several options available to return material.

• The book drop on the west side of the library near the loading dock doors.
• Mail material to campus at the address below.Library books can be mailed at library rate through the USPS.
• Email au-libcirc@ashland.edu, and we will work with you to return material at your convenience.

Items from either the AU Library or the AU Seminary library can be returned at either location; for questions regarding Seminary library material, please email Daniel O'Brien at dobrien1@ashland.edu. Once your material has been returned, it may take several days to see it removed from your library account. Fines have been waived for all overdue materials until further notice. Thank you for working with us to ensure the return of these items.

If mailing material, please use the following address:

Ashland University Library
Attn: Judi Humphrey
509 College Avenue
 Ashland, OH 44805

Stress Relief: Show Your Work

Are you coloring?

"Share your work" by snapping a picture, posting it to twitter, and tagging the finished masterpiece #AUColoringPages

Visit the Stress Relief LibGuide for an assortment of color pages.

Stress Relief Library Guide

Last Week of Classes ... Finals

This is the time of year AU Library usually has stress relief programs and activities for students. While we can't bring the therapy dogs and coloring pages to you, we can provide a selection of online resources for stress relief.

Stress Relief Library Guide

Ready for a break? Browse our Stress Relief Resources guide for coloring pages, arts & crafts videos - including Tunisian crochet, yoga and walking videos, journaling, and more. You can even complete an AU Library jigsaw puzzle online! Check back often, resources will continue to be updated.

Need Help?

Contact the library via email or chat, call us, or schedule a zoom reference appointment. We are here to help .

Stay Connected

Follow us online and on social media for news, updates, and information:  AU Library Facebook, The AU Library Podcast,  @IRCaulibrary on Twitter, and our blogs.

Zoom into the Library

Celebrating National Library Week, Because ...

Celebrating National Library Week, Because ...

Celebrating National Library Week, Because ...

Search Digital Libraries for Online Material.

Need a book for class or just want to unwind a bit? Ohio's public libraries have made their e-materials accessible to non-cardholders during COVID-19. Check out the Ohio Digital Library or the CLEVNET Libraries for access to popular ebooks and audiobooks. Mansfield/Richland County Public Library also offers a Digital Services eCard for access to most of their electronic resources including read-a-longs for children, streaming videos, and digital magazines. Internet Archive has also made accessible the National Emergency Library, with over 1.3 million digitized books available for a limited time.  Use AU Library's OneSearch to search our catalog of over 350,000 academic ebooks. Having trouble finding a book you need for class? Contact the library through email or chat for help.

Celebrating National Library Week, Because ...

Celebrating National Library Week, Because...

Celebrating National Library Week, Because ...

Celebrating National Library Week

National Library Week
AU Library continues to serve the Ashland University community during these changing times through electronic resources and digital content. You can access library databases, e-book collections, Library Guides, and chat with a librarian —all from home.

National Library Week is April 19th through 25th. Show your support by visiting our website or social media channels including AU Library Facebook, IRC Pinterest and Twitter, AU Library Podcast, and the library and IRC news and information blogs. We look forward to being back on campus and working with the Ashland University community.

 #TogetherApart #NationalLibraryWeek

OhioLINK Resource Maintenance Sunday April 19, 2020

All OhioLINK resources may be unavailable during scheduled maintenance during two periods on Sunday April 19th, 2020. Users may experience interruptions or downtime from 9:30-10:30am for all OhioLINK resources. Then, between 7:00pm-12:00am users may experience interruptions or downtime for the Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Center (ETD), the Electronic Journal Center (EJC), and the OhioLINK AtoZ database list.  If you experience issues outside these windows, please contact the library at library@ashland.edu

Library Spotlight: Databases

A to Z List:  Trial Databases
Did you know AU Library's A to Z Database list included new and trial databases?  Located directly below suggestions for popular databases, you will find a selection of new and trial databases currently available to our users.

What's Available?
We currently have one new and three trial databases; the trial resources are available through May 31st. Remember, authentication (AU Login) is required for off campus access to library databases. Included in the trial list are:

Access Medicine
From McGraw-Hill Medical, this database is a comprehensive online medical resource that provides a complete spectrum of knowledge from the best minds in medicine, with essential information accessible anywhere. Provides students with a variety of resources needed in the medical and science fields. Offers access to a wide variety of medical textbooks, videos, case studies, and help with clinical questions. Users will need to create a MyAccess personal account to access cases and other resources. Use the MyAccess Sign-In area to create an account.

Access Physiotherapy
From McGraw-Hill Medical, this database is devoted exclusively to the study, instruction, and practice of physical therapy – with groundbreaking content for today’s PT. Updated regularly, this comprehensive online physiotherapy resource integrates leading physical therapy textbooks, procedure and exercise videos, image galleries, self-assessment tools, and a unique cadaver dissection tool –optimized for viewing on any device. Users will need to create a MyAccess personal account to access cases and other resources. Use the MyAccess Sign-In area to create an account.

FA Davis AT Collection
Provides access to Athletic Training reference materials, videos, case studies, and more. Includes a unique library of videos designed to teach exercise and rehabilitation techniques. Users will need to create a MyAccess personal account to access cases and other resources. Use the MyAccess Sign-In area to create an account.

LibQUAL Service Summary: Infographic

About Service Quality
This section includes data summaries of data gathered about service quality, general library satisfaction, information literacy, and local questions posed for and about AU Library. Additional information is available on the AU Library LibQUAL guide.