tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24872998135241171782024-02-29T09:02:33.683-05:00Archer Library NewsNews and Information from Ashland University's Archer Library.Diane Schreckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14412049716278812054noreply@blogger.comBlogger1173125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487299813524117178.post-82035486550355536892024-02-29T09:02:00.001-05:002024-02-29T09:02:00.136-05:00Library Hours • Spring BreakSpring Break HoursSaturday, 3/2 and Sunday, 3/3: ClosedMonday, 3/4 through Friday, 3/8: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday, 3/9 and Sunday 3/10: ClosedA complete list of Archer Library hours and exceptions is located on the library website. Have a safe and enjoyable spring break!Diane Schreckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14412049716278812054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487299813524117178.post-91451332299701815992024-02-21T08:00:00.001-05:002024-02-21T08:00:00.142-05:00New Library Guide • Generative AIGuide Introduction Welcome to the Generative AI Resources & Information library guide. "As champions of knowledge and innovation, we're delighted to present this comprehensive resource tailored specifically for faculty members like you." In this guide, you will "discover a wealth of information, tools, and resources designed to support your teaching and learning endeavors in the dynamic fieldDiane Schreckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14412049716278812054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487299813524117178.post-9427689655987454632024-02-06T12:31:00.000-05:002024-02-06T12:31:04.130-05:00New! Main floor seatingArcher Library's new main floor furniture arrived late last week! Stop in, sit a spell, and try out the new chairs, coffee tables, foot stools. Conversation areas are set up throughout the area, centrally located between the circulation desk, writing center and IT help desk, and Lyceum Cafe. If you look closely, you will see the newly relocated faculty publications area. Below is a glimpse Diane Schreckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14412049716278812054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487299813524117178.post-6203856037301832352024-01-29T09:54:00.002-05:002024-01-29T09:54:14.386-05:00EBSCO eBook Academic CollectionArcher Library is excited to announce the return of EBSCO's eBook Academic Collection to our eBook Collections. Access to this resource is currently featured in the New Databases section of the A to Z Database List.About the CollectionThis multidisciplinary collection includes more than 246,700 e-books covering a large selection of academic subjects such as business and economics, education, Diane Schreckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14412049716278812054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487299813524117178.post-56381339842995836222024-01-18T11:30:00.004-05:002024-01-18T11:30:34.542-05:00Library Open House • Winners & Thank you!Archer Library Director • Trish FrankA heartfelt thank you to the following folks who made the Archer Library Open House such a successful event with more than 190 attendees! The staff of the Archer Library, Writing and Communication Center (WCC), Information Technology (IT) and the Sub-Division of Student Success; Chuck Piscitello; Karen Martin and Hugh Howard; Scott Garlock and AU Jazz Diane Schreckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14412049716278812054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487299813524117178.post-53741719111894286262024-01-16T09:01:00.009-05:002024-01-16T09:05:43.881-05:00Archer Library Open House • January 17thDiane Schreckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14412049716278812054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487299813524117178.post-15294114649782902352024-01-10T12:00:00.001-05:002024-01-10T12:00:00.136-05:00Library Hours • MLK HolidayHoliday HoursArcher Library will be closed Saturday, 1/13 through Monday, 1/15, in observance of the MLK holiday. The spring hours schedule will resume on Tuesday, 1/16. A complete listing of library hours and updates is available on our web site and the main library hours & updates calendar.Diane Schreckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14412049716278812054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487299813524117178.post-63195624150816818362024-01-08T08:00:00.007-05:002024-01-08T08:00:00.132-05:00Library Hours • Spring 2024 Welcome to Archer LibraryArcher Library's spring hours schedule begins Monday, January 8th. A complete listing of library hours, exceptions, and updates is available on the library website. Hours for Archer Library, the Instructional Resource Center, and ATS library are available on the combined library hours main calendar. Archer Library hours are subject to change.Diane Schreckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14412049716278812054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487299813524117178.post-65838472144206635112024-01-04T08:00:00.001-05:002024-01-04T08:00:00.136-05:00Library Hours • After BreakWelcome Back!Archer Library hours prior to the start of the spring term are detailed below:Thursday, 1/4 & Friday, 1/5: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday, 1/6 & Sunday, 1/7: ClosedThe Library's spring hours schedule begins on Monday, January 8th. A complete listing of library hours and updates is available on our web site and the main library hours & updates calendar.Diane Schreckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14412049716278812054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487299813524117178.post-56947458000440781202023-12-18T12:00:00.004-05:002023-12-18T12:00:00.144-05:00Library Hours • Winter BreakArcher Library • Winter BreakArcher Library will be closed Thursday, December 21st through Wednesday, January 3rd. A complete listing of hours and updates is available on our website and the main library hours and updates calendar. We wish you a joyous holiday season! Diane Schreckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14412049716278812054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487299813524117178.post-4580807762214922122023-12-13T12:00:00.001-05:002023-12-13T12:00:00.142-05:00Library Hours After FinalsLibrary Hours • After FinalsLibrary hours after finals, and before holiday break, are detailed below:Thursday, 12/14 and Friday, 12/15: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday, 12/16 and Sunday, 12/17: ClosedMonday, 12/18 through Wednesday, 12/20: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. A complete listing of library hours and updates is available on our web site and main library hours and updates calendar.Diane Schreckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14412049716278812054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487299813524117178.post-88844626554163402072023-12-06T08:00:00.004-05:002023-12-06T08:00:00.134-05:00Extended Hours & Finals HoursArcher Library Extended Hours • December 8 - 15th Archer Library offers the following extended hours schedule beginning on Friday 12/8 and continuing through the end of finals week:Fri. 12/8: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sat. 12/9: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun. 12/10: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Mon. 12/11: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tues. 12/12: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wed. 12/13: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Diane Schreckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14412049716278812054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487299813524117178.post-8808556764402712292023-12-04T09:06:00.003-05:002023-12-04T09:06:30.299-05:00Therapy Dogs are here!Finals stress?
We can help! Did you know, just a few minutes with a therapy dog can help you de-distress as you prepare for finals? Starting this week, Therapy dogs will be visiting Archer Library twice a day the following days. Wednesday, 12/6: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, 12/6: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 12/7: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, 12/7: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Diane Schreckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14412049716278812054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487299813524117178.post-29976948191957999552023-11-30T10:00:00.027-05:002023-11-30T10:00:00.132-05:00Reserve a Library Study RoomChoose your Space • Need a place to take an online test? Does your study group need a quiet place to work? Archer Library's online study room reservation system provides opportunity for you to book a study room on the 2nd (201), 4th (401), or 5th (501 & 502) floor. Select a Room & Time • Why make a reservation? A reservation guarantees the study room is available to you atDiane Schreckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14412049716278812054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487299813524117178.post-55046935702192513152023-11-28T08:26:00.000-05:002023-11-28T08:26:04.647-05:00ProQuest eBook CentralDEI e-book collection In 2021, the State Library of Ohio awarded American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to OhioLINK for the purchase of a shared collection of unlimited-user, perpetual-access Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) e-books. A project team of OhioLINK member librarians selected 163 e-books in total to form the Diane Schreckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14412049716278812054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487299813524117178.post-75299573875723576772023-11-20T10:00:00.001-05:002023-11-20T10:00:00.132-05:00Library Hours • Thanksgiving BreakLibrary Hours • Thanksgiving Break Archer Library Hours for Thanksgiving Break are: Tuesday, November 21: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 22 through Sunday, November 26 Closed The library's fall hours schedule resumes on Monday, November 27th. A complete listing of library hours and updates is available on our website and the full library hours calendar. Diane Schreckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14412049716278812054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487299813524117178.post-11880531534769067052023-10-23T08:22:00.001-04:002023-10-23T08:22:49.053-04:00Welcome • IT Student Help DeskAn IT Student Help Desk is now available the main floor of the Archer Library. "This help desk is dedicated to students’ technology issues so students can visit the library for walk-up assistance with their technology issues"Additional Information"Faculty and staff can continue to visit the Patterson Hall IT service desk. Another change taking place on Oct. 23 is what you will encounter when you Diane Schreckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14412049716278812054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487299813524117178.post-71085113469034014812023-10-17T08:00:00.002-04:002023-10-23T08:23:05.621-04:00Welcome • Writing & Communications CenterThe Writing and Communication Center has begun transitioning to it's new location in Archer Library. As of Oct. 16, WCC in person meetings are being held in the new location, the main floor (east side), adjacent to the café. the café. The WCC team looks forward to sharing its resources with you in a friendly, accessible setting. The WCC team will continue offering services with written, oralDiane Schreckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14412049716278812054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487299813524117178.post-54915658273537382912023-10-16T09:21:00.002-04:002023-10-16T09:21:32.759-04:00Main Floor • Circulation & ReferenceWe're Back! Circulation & ReferenceWe are excited to announce that circulation and reference services are back on the main floor of Archer Library. Our new service desk is located on the west side of the main floor. The left side is Library Circulation; you will be able to checkout items, including OhioLINK, Interlibrary Loan, and reserves. The right side is reference; librarians Diane Schreckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14412049716278812054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487299813524117178.post-54192551922499376172023-10-11T10:00:00.022-04:002023-10-11T10:00:00.142-04:00Library Hours • Fall BreakLibrary Hours • Fall Break Archer Library Hours for fall break are: Thursday, October 12: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, October 13: 8 a.m. to 4p.m. Saturday, October 14: Closed Archer Library's fall hours schedule resumes on Sunday, October 15th, we will be open 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. A complete listing of library hours and updates is available on our website and the main Diane Schreckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14412049716278812054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487299813524117178.post-71247423532632509842023-10-09T08:00:00.011-04:002023-10-09T09:29:34.665-04:00ATS Receives ATLA GrantCongratulations to librarians Sarah Thomas and Daniel O'Brien.
During the third round of funding of the OER Grant Program, ATLA awarded Ashland Theological Seminary a grant to create a multimedia resource on Christian Church history consisting of an interactive timeline linking to informative and educational elements. The resource was developed as a LibGuide and is now available under a CC-BY-NC Diane Schreckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14412049716278812054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487299813524117178.post-84752714214042062942023-10-02T12:00:00.001-04:002023-10-02T12:28:49.006-04:00Banned Books Week • October 1 - 7, 2023Top 13 Most Challenged Books of 2022 "ALA documented 1,269 demands to censor library books and resources in 2022, the highest number of attempted book bans since ALA began compiling data about censorship in libraries more than 20 years ago. The unparalleled number of reported book challenges in 2022 nearly doubles the 729 book challenges reported in 2021. Of the record 2,571 unique titles Diane Schreckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14412049716278812054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487299813524117178.post-58754420351661325272023-09-11T13:00:00.029-04:002023-09-11T13:00:00.141-04:00Celebrate Constitution Day with the Archer Library!Check out the library's
LibGuide celebrating Constitution Day at the following link: https://libguides.ashland.edu/constitution. Since so many of the resources are gov docs, we've
added it to the government document subject area on the main
LibGuide page. The
Archer Library is featuring a Constitution Day display that is setup on the
ground floor of the library. The display will Sarah Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10665823254731003072noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487299813524117178.post-57712326917293374732023-09-07T18:24:00.002-04:002023-09-07T18:31:20.701-04:00AUthor Spolight: Yoe Suarez With our new display on the 5th floor, we are spotlighting an author who is now a part of the AU community: Yoe SuárezFor the summer of 2023, Suárez was Ashland University’s Writer-in-Residence where he worked on a book “about very brave pastors in Cuba who are preaching the good work of the Lord and not putting aside what is happening in Cuba” and “the clash between the Christian Jessica Byershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01839600456207779923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487299813524117178.post-49349055788826494442023-09-05T08:00:00.014-04:002023-09-05T08:00:00.144-04:00New • ProQuest CultureGramsIntroducing ProQuest CultureGrams Our newest OhioLINK database, ProQuest CultureGrams Online provides concise, reliable, and up-to-date cultural information on countries across the globe. Read country reports on daily life and culture, including the background, customs, and lifestyles of the world's people. Reports are written and reviewed by in-country experts and are updated as new Diane Schreckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14412049716278812054noreply@blogger.com0