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!