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Auburn University Libraries welcomes you as a new student employee. As a Library Student Assistant employee you will make a difference! It is understood that your primary goal at Auburn University is to acquire an education; however, the job that you have taken at the Auburn University Libraries requires the responsibility of working at assigned times and putting forth the effort to do the best job possible. Establishing good work habits now will be an asset in the future and will help to ensure a good reference for potential career opportunities.

In addition to the information provided in this manual, individual units, departments, and branch libraries within the Auburn University Libraries may have other procedures. Library student assistant employees are obligated to follow these basic guidelines and any policies/procedures specific to their unit, department, or branch library.

About Auburn University Libraries

The Auburn University Libraries include the Ralph Brown Draughon Library (the main library also known as the RBD Library); the Library of Architecture, Design and Construction (Dudley Hall Commons in the Fine Arts Complex), and the Charles Allen Cary Veterinary Medicine Library (Greene Hall, College of Veterinary Medicine, Wire Road).

The Libraries, a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), has a collection of more than 2.6 million volumes and a current library materials budget of nearly four million dollars. The Endeavor Voyager integrated automated system is used and referred to as AUBIECat. With the exception of Federal depository publications which are arranged by SuDocs classification system, books are classified by the Library of Congress (LC) system and are arranged in open stacks by subject.

Mission Statement

Auburn University Libraries utilizes its human resources, technology, and physical facilities to provide responsive library services and collections in support of the instructional, research, and outreach activities of the students, faculty, and staff of Auburn University.

Vision Statement

    We envision a library . . .

    Responsive to the diverse information needs and expectations of the University community with users at the center of all that the library does.

    Inviting, comfortable, convenient, accessible, and safe for all.

    Rich in resources and collections both within and beyond the walls of the library.

    Joining with others to develop collaborative and innovative teaching, learning, and research environments.

Values Statement

Underlying the operation of any organization are the values that define its culture and shape its actions. In our commitment to provide information services in an ethical and professional manner, and in light of our tradition of excellence, the Auburn University Libraries are committed to the following values:

    Service: The Library provides superior service in an open, receptive, and courteous manner. Fundamental to our philosophy of service is a commitment to freedom of information.

    Quality: The Library strives for excellence in every aspect of its activities.

    Effectiveness: All Library activities are designed to accomplish its missions. Optimal results are achieved through efficient use of resources and a responsive organizational structure.

    Integrity: We are dedicated to creating an environment characterized by ethical behaviors, accountability, and honesty. We are committed to the principles of academic freedom and open communication.

    Innovation: The Library constantly seeks, tests, and employs new and creative methods of improving its services and the use of its resources.

    Fairness: The Library values diversity in its staff, users, and collections. We strive to provide equity of access to information, and a climate of openness, acceptance, and respect for all individuals and points of view.

    Participation: The Library encourages and supports widespread participation in the planning, implementation, and ongoing evaluation and improvement of its programs and activities.

    Staff Development: We encourage and support the development of a knowledgeable, versatile, and skilled staff. We take measures to promote and foster superior performance, individual growth, and opportunities for career development.

    Collaboration: We work collaboratively with each other, with our University colleagues, and with colleagues in other institutions throughout the world.

Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Employer

Auburn University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, disability, or disabled veteran/Vietnam era veteran status. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

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