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!

Archer Library • LSTA 2026 COBAA Grant

Celebrating Ohio Book Awards & Authors Grant

Archer Library has been awarded a 2026 LSTA Celebrating Ohio Book Awards & Authors (COBAA) Collection Development Grant, supporting the purchase of award-winning Ohio-authored and Ohio-themed titles to strengthen the library’s general collection. 

The new materials will directly support high-enrollment foundational courses, including Communication (COM 101), English Composition (ENG 101 and ENG 102) and Education courses, benefiting first-year students while also enriching resources available to the broader university community. The project emphasizes high-quality, award-recognized literature that aligns with the Library’s mission to support teaching, learning and student engagement across disciplines. 

The grant project will be coordinated by Patricia Frank, Library Director, in collaboration with Archer Library faculty and staff.

"The COBAA grant enables libraries to purchase books by Ohio authors as well as books recognized by Ohio-based book award programs. Since 2016, the COBAA grant initiative has provided funds to help libraries expand collections and support literacy by connecting Ohio readers to Ohio authors and Ohio book award winners" (LSTA, COBAA Grant).

New! Charge your Devices

Mobile Batteries on Reserve

The Archer Library community may now check out a mobile battery from the library's circulation desk. Simply plug in your devices using your USB cable and work with up to 28 extra hours of battery life. 

Scan the flyer's QR code to view the device's very brief video tutorial.

Spring Break Hours

Spring Break Hours

• Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8: Closed
• Monday, March 9 through Friday, March 13:  7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15: Closed

A complete list of Archer Library hours and exceptions is located on the library website. Have a safe and enjoyable spring break!

Scholastic Book Fair • Save the Date

Scholastic Book Fair is back!

Archer Library & the IRC are excited to announce the #ScholasticBookFair is returning to Archer Library.  Get ready for the newest books, bestselling series, and favorite characters that students love. We can’t wait to have you join us for the Best. Event. Ever! 

Where? Join us in the 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

Book Fair Payment Options:

Our book fair is a cashless event. We will be able to accept the following forms of payment.

• Credit Cards: Credit and/or debit chip and magnetic strip cards. Debit cards that require a PIN are not accepted.
• Tap-to-Pay: Apple Pay and Google Pay
• Set up a Book Fair eWallet: Create an account and add funds with a credit card. Pay online prior to the book fair.
• Book Fair eWallet: Change is not provided with eWallet transactions. After the fair, unused funds will be available to ship online with the Scholastic Store or saved for future eWallets.

Archer Library's #ScholasticBookFair is open to the Ashland University Community. See you soon!

NUR 210 • Drop In Hours

NUR 210 • Research Help

The Library will have the following drop-in times available for NUR 210: Health Assessment in Nursing students February 23-27.

• Monday, 2/23: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Tuesday, 2/24: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
• Wednesday, 2/25: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Thursday, 2/26: 2 p.m.- 4 p.m.

Stop in the Active Learning Lab, Archer Library main floor, for help locating articles for your project. Feel free to attend a drop-in session with your project partner, or individually. Drop-in hours are also posted to the library event calendar. See you soon!

Archer Library Excellence in Undergraduate Research Award

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.

New! OhioLINK App

Archer Library is now Mobile!

Archer Library is easier to access than ever. The new OhioLINK Libraries app brings everything you need into one simple, convenient place on your phone.

With the app, you can:

🔎 Search library resources

📚 Access course reading materials

💬 Contact a librarian for help

🔔 Get notifications about holds, due dates, and events

🪪 Use your digital library card

Download today from the App Store (IOS) or Google Play.

Craft Your Valentine At Archer Library

Craft Your Valentine At Archer Library

We'll be your Valentine!

Join the Valentine's Day festivities at Archer Library.  Drop-in to decorate a Valentine's Day bag for your door, make a sweet Valentine button, use one of our Ellison machines to make an assortment of paper hearts, or color a winter-theme bookmark.

♥ There will be Valentine's Day Treats! ♥

Tuesday, February 10 ♥ 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ♥ Active Learning Lab

Kanopy Database • New Titles!

Kanopy Title Updates

We're excited to announce our Kanopy KBASE subscription has been expanded and refreshed. Ashland University faculty, students, and staff will now find:

• Featured Titles for upcoming events such as Black History Month and Women’s History Month.
• Newly added, subject-focused titles now available in our latest KBASE Select lists.
• New Additions with 327 new titles now available.

Explore Kanopy from our A-Z Database list - or download the app!

Library Closed • Monday, 1/26

Library Hours Update

Part of the campus-wide announced closures due to high snow levels and inclement weather, Archer Library will be closed Monday, January 26th.  Be sure to check AU's Emergency Communications Plan in preparation for any further closings due to the storm.  The University website and portal have posted announcements regarding closures and classes. 

Library hours and updates are available on our main hours and updates calendar. 

Remember, online library resources such as OneSearch, Databases, and Library Guides remain available to use as needed.

Library Closed • Sunday, 1/25

Library Hours Update

Due to the forecasted winter storm, Archer Library will be closed Sunday, January 25th.  Be sure to check AU's Emergency Communications Plan in preparation for any further closings due to the storm.  The University website will have notices regarding delays and closures available as needed. 

Library hours and updates are available on our main hours and updates calendar. 

MLK Holiday Hours

Archer Library Hours Update

The library will be closed Saturday, 1/17 through Monday, 1/19 for the MLK Holiday. Spring hours will resume on Tuesday, 1/20.  Holiday hours and exceptions are available on the library website and the main library calendar.

Library Hours • Spring 2026

Welcome to Archer Library 

Our spring hours schedule begins on Monday, January 12th. A complete listing of hours and exceptions is available on the library website and main library hours calendar. 

• Monday - Thursday: 7:45 a.m. to 11 p.m. 
• Friday: 7:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. 
• Saturday: Noon to 4 p.m. 
• Sunday: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Library Hours • After Winter Break

Library Hours • After Winter Break

• Monday, 1/5 through Friday, 1/9
  7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Saturday, 1/10 
  Closed
• Sunday, 1/11
  Closed

Archer Library's spring hours schedule will begin on Monday, January 12th. A complete listing of library hours and updates is available on our website and the main library hours calendar.