If you need help with research, information about your library account, interlibrary loan and OhioLINK, or just need to know who to contact with your question, this page provides an overview of available resources.
Reference librarians
Librarians work with students, faculty, and staff to assist in the research process. We are here to help you find articles, learn how to create effective search strategies, use OhioLINK and Interlibrary loan, and more. Librarians can often provide extensive help at the reference desk, but if you want to be sure that there will be enough time to fully explore your research question, we recommend scheduling an appointment.
Archer Librarians can help you:
- in person at the Reference Desk
- by appointment: online request form
- by phone: 419.289.5402
- by text: 419.938.4134
- by email: library@ashland.edu
- by chat: use the widget on this page!
In Person Reference Hours
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Online Reference Hours: Chat
View our Ask a Librarian chat policy page here. Chat availability corresponds with scheduled reference hours. If chat is unavailable, it is possible to submit a Q for the following day.
- Monday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm (Weekday evening hours will vary)
- Sunday - 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Why use chat? Ask a Librarian chat provides opportunity to connect with a librarian quickly and efficiently.
Where can I find chat? There's a chat widget on this page! It will automatically slide out for use. Other options are available such as the library home page, the A to Z Database page, and most library guides.
What kind of questions can I ask with chat? Ask a Librarian chat is mainly for quick reference questions, but we will be happy to help with other questions, or direct you to the person who can help. If the librarian feels a question is too complicated, or not suited for chat, they may request to contact you via email or schedule an appointment.
Zoom Research Appointments
Zoom appointments are available; use the online form and select Zoom appointment for scheduling.
Instructional Resource Center
Curriculum librarian (education), and the IRC staff will be able to help you:
- In person in the IRC, library second floor during regular hours
- by phone 419.289.5406 (IRC)
- online via chat! learn more about Ask the IRC chat service
- via the IRC FAQs page
- by text 419.938.4134
- by email at irc-aulib@ashland.edu
Library Circulation & Reserves
The circulation staff is able to help you:
- In person at the circulation desk, library main floor
- by phone: 419.289.5400
- by email at au-libcirc@ashland.edu
- Circulation & Reserves FAQ page.
Online Resources: Library Guides
Need help finding appropriate research resources for your topic? Librarians have created a collection of Library Guides to help users navigate the library and information landscape.
What type of library guides are available?
- Research Guides have been developed for specific subject areas and typically include library materials, eBooks, database recommendations, and internet resources.
- Course Guides provide information and resources for specific classes, projects and/or assignments.
- Library Instruction Guides are developed to be used in conjunction with library instruction sessions.
- General Topic Guides, such as Banned Books Week, Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon, and Course Content: Can I Use This? provide information on library events and topics of interest to library users.
Ashland Theological Seminary (ATS) Library
Ashland Theological Seminary Library staff are available to help seminary students.
- Contact ATS Library by phone at 419.289.5169.
- If you are using the Seminary's toll free number 1.866.287.6446, ask for extension 5169.
- Visit the ATS Library website for additional resources and information.