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Welcome to Archer Library
Library Event Calendar • XR/VR Room Events • Reserve a Library Study Room
Archer Library offers many services to students on campus and online. Digital and print resources, including over 650,000 eBooks and print books, support all levels of coursework. Dedicated to student success, the library houses the Instructional Resource Center, an Active Learning Lab, the Special Books Collections, the Leo and Laura Thomas Numismatic Center, and the Center for Academic Support. Our main floor now includes the Writing and Communications Center, Lyceum Café, XR conference room, and student IT help desk.
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Contact Us
- Circulation: 419-289-5400
- IRC: 419-289-5406
- Reference: 419-289-5402
- Text Us: 419-938-4134
- E-mail: library@whyamiperfect.com
Library Hours
Archer Library 2024 Spring Schedule
Archer Library's spring hours begin on Monday, January 8th.
Archer Library hours are subject to change.
Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: Noon - 4 p.m.
Sunday: 5 - 10 p.m.
View the full library hours calendar online.
Follow AU Library News Blog for the latest news and updates.
Holiday & Special Hours
Occasion | Date(s) | Hours |
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MLK Holiday | Jan. 13 - Jan. 15 | Closed |
Spring Break | March 2 - March 3 | Closed |
March 4 - March 8 | 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. | |
March 9 - March 10 | Closed | |
Easter Break | March 27 - March 28 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
March 29 - March 31 | Closed | |
Extended Hours | April 26 | 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. |
April 27 | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | |
April 28 | 5 - 11 p.m. | |
April 29 - April 30 | 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. | |
May 1 | 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. | |
After Finals | May 2 - May 3 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
May 4 - May 5 | Closed | |
Summer Hours | Begin May 6 |
Interlibrary Loan
Interlibrary loan is a free service available to students, faculty, and staff. It can be used to request:
- articles not available through Archer Library databases or print periodicals collection;
- books unavailable through OhioLINK or SearchOhio;
- a copy of a single chapter from a book. Use the Article Request Form for a chapter request.
- for copies of a dissertation literature review, use the article request form and specify pages requested.
Articles requested through interlibrary loan are e-mailed directly to the requester.
Books requested through interlibrary loan are delivered to the main campus Library's Circulation Desk. Requesters will receive an e-mail informing them when items are ready to be picked up.
Accessing the forms
AU Login credentials are required to access ILL article and book request forms. This is the same information used to access Blackboard & AU email.
Having trouble accessing the forms? Be sure to LOG OUT of any personal Microsoft email account prior to use. Not doing so may result in inability to access the online form.
![Student laying on a couch in the library studying](/sites/default/files/styles/wide/public/2022-10/Library_Kile_Zula0115ALW_2418.jpeg?itok=l9tIeslb)
Reserves
Archer Library has traditional course reserves (books, DVDs, or music CDs) available for faculty use. These items are located at the library circulation desk, main floor. Instructors placing items on reserve determine length of the reserve period, hours or days, and whether the item may leave the library.
Questions about reserves?
Please contact Judi Humphrey, Head of Circulation & Reserves, at x5400.
Ask a Librarian
Interested in learning more about our chat service? Ask a Librarian information and chat policy are available on this page.
Numismatic Center
The field of Numismatics has an important place within a university curriculum, as the historical study of coins and currency continues to shed new light on cultures of the past and serves as a guide for the socioeconomic policies of the future. The Leo and Laura Thomas Numismatic Center plays an active role in expanding this field of knowledge.
The Leo and Laura Thomas Numismatic Center, located on the sixth floor of Ashland University's Archer Library, is under the management of Robert C. (‘Bud’) Ingmand, who serves as volunteer director. Visit the Center to view and study its many fascinating displays!
At this time the Numismatic Center does not have regular hours, but we would love to give you a tour.
![Numismatic Center](/sites/default/files/styles/wide/public/2023-03/EconomicsNumismaticTour0123ALW_4747.jpg?itok=qiJFWh27)