Library Instruction: It's not too late!

Schedule Library Instruction

Need help with database searching, catalog use, or perhaps a general library information and resource overview for your students? It's not too late to schedule library instruction for November.  Our active learning lab is equipped for in-person, hybrid, and online instruction.

Call the reference desk at ext. 5402 or send an email to library@ashland.edu with your instruction request.  You may also contact your library liaison directly to discuss options.

Dedication Ceremony: Active Learning Lab

The new Bernice Fauber Baker Active Learning Classroom, located in the Robert M. and Janet L. Archer Library, will host a brief public dedication ceremony on Homecoming Saturday, Oct. 23, at 10:30 a.m. 

The Active Learning Classroom, the first of its kind at AU, is equipped with both collaborative spaces and high-tech features that make it the most innovative classroom environment on campus. The classroom was built through a generous gift from the Fauber family through the Bernice Fauber Baker Endowment with matching funds from the Bob and Jan Archer Fund. Classroom technology and furnishing were provided through a grant from the State Library of Ohio and the Institute for Museums and Libraries.

Hours Update: Fall Break

Hours Update: Fall Break Archer Library hours for fall break are: Thursday, 10/14: Close 5 p.m. Friday, 10/15: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10/16: Closed Sunday, 10/17: 6 p.m. to Midnight The fall hours schedule resumes on Monday, October 18th. A complete listing of library hours and updates is available on our website.

It's Here! Treadmill Desk

Archer Library: Room 502

The treadmill desk purchased through the GEER Mental Health Grant is now at Archer Library! Students, faculty & staff are all welcome to use it. A treadmill desk provides benefits of: improving mental health, physical wellness and job performance. 

Use the library's online reservation system to reserve the 5th floor study room - 502 and try the treadmill desk. 

Special thanks to Jenna Moore, Archer library student worker, for suggesting and starring in the treadmill desk demonstration video.

Dedication Ceremony: Active Learning Lab

The new Bernice Fauber Baker Active Learning Classroom located in the Robert M. and Janet L. Archer Library will host a brief public dedication ceremony on Homecoming Saturday, October 23rd, at 10:30 am. The dedication will be preceded by an RSVP-only brunch on the Archer Library main level from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Brunch reservations can be made by emailing Sarah Thomas at sthomas4@ashland.edu. The reservation deadline is Friday, October 8th.

The Active Learning Classroom, first of its kind at AU, is equipped with both collaborative spaces and high-tech features that make it the most innovative classroom environment on campus. The classroom was built through a generous gift from the Fauber family through the Bernice Fauber Baker Endowment with matching funds from the Bob and Jan Archer Fund. Classroom technology and furnishing were provided through a grant from the State Library of Ohio and the Institute for Museums and Libraries (IMLS).