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.

Therapy Dogs in the Library

VISIT WITH THE FINAL EXAM THERAPY DOGS!

AU Library- Main Floor

Saturday                          Monday                           Tuesday

April 27                           April 29                            April 30

11 AM  -  1 PM             10 AM  -  12 Noon              6 PM  -  8 PM

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Come to the Library for some fuzz therapy. Studies show that exposure to fuzzy, snuggly puppy dogs results in a 57% reduction* in stress levels among college students.

* Completely and utterly fabricated statistic.

Getting Social with AU Library

In addition to our news and information blogs, AU Library News and Instructional Resource Center News, AU Library is a bit more ... social. Check out our sites.

AU Library on Facebook
News, information, updates, and library activities are a few of the things we feature. Comments (and likes) are always welcome.

IRC on Pinterest
Boards feature topic and seasonal books, materials kits, coloring pages, and IRC resources. View our entire collection of Ellison Dies!

@IRCaulibrary
News, updates, things that make us go hmmmm, and all things IRC and AU library. Check out our list of twitter accounts at Ashland University.

Returning Library Materials

Remember to return borrowed library materials, books, CDs, DVDs, IRC resources, and especially OhioLINK items, before leaving campus for summer.

Returning after hours? A book drop is located by the library service entrance, near the UPS pick up.  Please note, some IRC items (materials kits, big books) will not fit in the book drop and need to be returned during open hours.

Returning Library Materials

Remember to return borrowed library materials, books, CDs, DVDs, IRC resources, and especially OhioLINK items, before leaving campus for winter break.

Returning after hours? A book drop is located by the library service entrance, near the UPS pick up.  Please note, some IRC items (materials kits, big books) will not fit in the book drop and need to be returned during open hours.

AU Library: Quiet Spaces

Looking for a quiet space to study during finals? 
The 3rd and 6th floors of AU Library are designated quiet zones during extended hours and finals.

Interested in reserving a study room? 
Stop at the circulation desk and reserve a study room on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th floor for a maximum of three hours. Please note, students using a previously reserved study room will be asked to vacate the room.

Already have a favorite library spot? 
Create your own quiet space using the free (disposable) ear plugs available at the IRC print station on the second floor.

Library Spotlight: Orientation & Blackboard

Need a refresher on all things AU Library?  

AU Library Student Orientation in Blackboard Learn can help.

AU Library student orientation features information about resources and services available to Ashland University students in person and online. It is a starting point for all things Ashland University Library including research, resources, and library guides.

Explore our topics in the order presented, or start with items that interest you. Return at any time to review library and IRC tutorials, catch up with Library News, or find someone to help with your library or research.

• Overview: Get started with AU Library Orientation by reviewing what's available, watching the introductory video, seeing what's new with AU Library News, and help us help you by taking our orientation survey. 
•  AU Library: Learn more about AU Library on Campus, resources available to you online, and how to borrow items from AU Library & OhioLINK. 
• Library Research: Review our introductory research videos for finding books, finding articles in library databases, and finding help from the reference team. 
• Welcome to the IRC: Take a tour of the Instructional Resource Center, learn more about our collections, and see what's available with the IRC online. 

Navigating the information landscape can be challenging, we are here to help. AU Library Student Orientation is available to all students, faculty, and staff in Blackboard Learn.

*Originally published on the IRC News & Information Blog, 11/17/17

Because: Libraries Transform

"The ways in which libraries transform are as nuanced and varied as the people they serve. Physical transformations are easy to spot. Transformations in service and scope can be less apparent, but are ever changing." - Libraries Transform