Renewing Materials

There are several ways to renew library materials:

• Online: Log in to your library account via the MY LIBRARY ACCOUNT quick link on the Library homepage. (Note: Renewal online only works up through the day before the due date.)
   
• In person: Ashland University Library Circulation Desk, main floor. Seminary students may renew at the Seminary Library.
   
• By phone: Call the Library Circulation Desk at 419-289-5400 (ext. 5400 on campus). Note:  Seminary patrons should call ATS Library at 419-289-5169 (ext. 5169 on campus)
   

Renewals may be denied if a hold has been placed on a given item. Recall notices will be sent to you via your Ashland University e-mail account if an item is needed.

Materials cannot be renewed if you have a library fine that equals or exceeds $10. All materials must be physically presented at the Circulation Desk for renewal at the end of each semester.

Returning Materials

All items must be returned to Archer Library's Circulation Desk.

For after-hours returns, a book drop is located at service entrance on the building's west side, between the Chapel and The Rinehart Center. Larger materials, such as IRC kits and Big Books, must be returned at the circulation desk.

Due Dates & Late Fees

Due dates are stamped on Library materials during the original check out. You are responsible for abiding by the due dates assigned to your materials. Any questions regarding overdue notices should be addressed to the Library Circulation Desk at 419-289-5400 (x5400 on campus).

• As a courtesy, Archery Library sends overdue notices by e-mail to your Ashland University e-mail account.
   
• If your primary e-mail account is not your Ashland University e-mail account, we recommend setting your Ashland University account to forward messages.
   

Please note that many library materials are automatically given a single renewal, this is not a guarantee.  Be sure to check your library account online, or call the circulation desk, to verify due dates.

Loan Periods & Renewals • Material Types

Loan period, number of renewals, and fines vary according to material type and policies set by each lending institution including Archer Library, ATS Library, OhioLINK, and SearchOhio.

Renewal notices are sent as a courtesy to your AU email account; check for timely reminders.

Holds & Recalls

If you need an item that is already checked out, go to the Circulation Desk and request that a "hold" be placed on the item. The staff will notify you when the item is available for you to check out.

Any materials checked out to you can be recalled. A recall notice will be sent to you. The notice may contain a new due date. You must abide by the new due date.

Be sure to pay close attention to any notice you receive from the Library. Recall messages will also appear in My Library Account with the list of materials you have checked out.

OhioLINK  • Checkout Guidelines

• AU students, staff, and faculty are responsible for any OhioLINK fines accrued.
• OhioLINK circulation privileges for faculty and staff may be suspended if fines equal or exceed $25.
• OhioLINK materials, on the 30th day of being overdue the fine changes automatically to $50.
• A $125 fine is charged for OhioLINK materials that are lost, destroyed or not returned.

Policies & Fines • OhioLINK & Search Ohio

OhioLINK and SearchOhio policies and fines are determined solely by those entities and cannot be waived by Ashland University Library. For more information about OhioLINK policies, visit the OhioLINK FAQ page.

Item Pick Up • OhioLINK & SearchOhio

Items delivered to Archer Library may only be picked up and checked out by the person placing the OhioLINK or SearchOhio request.

Please do not send someone to pick up your materials on your behalf, the library is unable to accommodate this request.

Courtesy Cards

Residents of Ashland County may purchase a courtesy card for limited borrowing privileges. Courtesy card borrowers must be at least 18 years of age and provide a valid picture ID at time of registration. Please review the following guidelines for courtesy cards.
 

• OhioLINK borrowing privileges are not available to courtesy card holders.
• Borrowing privileges are not extended to high school students.
• Books are checked out for 3 weeks and may be renewed once unless a hold has been placed on the item.
• Books may be recalled before the due date if needed by university faculty, students, or staff.
• A maximum of 5 items may be checked out at one time.
• Borrowers are responsible for all items and any accrued fines.

The cost of a Courtesy Card is $15 per year. Courtesy card holders do not have OhioLINK borrowing privileges and cannot check out Ashland University Library's media or Instructional Resource Center (IRC) collection items.

Overdue Notices

Overdue items are the responsibility of each courtesy card holder.

Courtesy Card holders who provide a current email address for their record may receive overdue notices via e-mail.  However, email addresses outside of the Ashland University domain are not always recognized by the system.

Public Computers

Archer Library offers a limited number of public access computers for visitors located on the main floor. These computers are equipped with Internet access only (browser) and do not allow downloads. Access to public computers may vary due to availability.

Printing & Copying

Archer Library visitors may print from select public computers. A copy machine is located at the main desk. The cost of printing and copying is: 

• Black & White Printing:  25¢ per page
• Color printing:  40¢  per page.

Visitors should ask at the main desk for help with printing and copying. Plesae note that processing of copies is dependent on availability of staff.

Copyright notice of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted materials. As such, the person using the equipment is liable for any infringement.