Here you will find information on how to access alumni electronic resources, the types of free AU Libraries resources and services available to alumni, and how to become a dues-paying member of the Auburn Alumni Association.
Please review our services to alumni below for more details. Thank you for returning to AU Libraries for your information and research needs. We look forward to assisting you!
The Libraries recently implemented a new authentication system, OpenAthens, that's more secure and fully GDPR compliant on Monday, August 5, 2024.
As a result, users may experience temporary disruptions in online access to our electronic resources (databases, online journals, e-books, and streaming videos).
For more information on how this impacts alumni access, please visit the E-Resources for Alumni Users page, or contact lib_cathelp@auburn.edu with any questions.
Auburn University Libraries now provide access to various information resources and services for all degree-holding Auburn graduates and dues-paying members of the Auburn Alumni Association. Alumni visitors are welcome to:
*Please note that alumni circulation benefits are only available to dues-paying members of the Auburn Alumni Association who also hold an active Alumni Member Tigercard.
A Brief History of the LibrariesIn 1859, the Wirt and Webster literary societies established the first library collection inside the original Old Main building of the East Alabama Male College.
Since then, Auburn University Libraries has expanded its collection to 3.2 million volumes across three library branches and continues to foster research and instruction throughout the Auburn community.
Mary E. Martin Hall, Est. 1910. 
Once Auburn University's first dedicated library, this building now houses the Student Financial Aid Office.
If you are a current employee at Auburn University or are a returning student, you do not need to register for an alumni user account. The Libraries already provide you with full access to our resources.
Please visit the Auburn University Libraries Catalog to browse our print and digital collections, and our A-Z Database list to locate article publications for your research needs.
Witness updates from across campus and view selected highlights of Auburn University culture!
Read Auburn's latest news coverage on breakthrough research discoveries, higher education program updates, and outstanding student and employee achievements.
Recognized for their pregame flights, Auburn's "War Eagles" hold a special place in campus culture and are cared for at the Auburn University Raptor Center with other bird species.
Learn more about student life on campus, with special annual events, student organizations, and recreational wellness opportunities.
Learn about activities happening around Auburn, hosted by campus sororities, athletic clubs, college departments, and local organizations!
Hosted by the Libraries and co-sponsored by other units on campus, this event occurs throughout the year with guest speakers visiting AU to share their expertise on history, research, or other topics.
What began as the East Alabama Male College in 1856, Auburn University has bloomed into an institution with over 33,015 students and a thriving culture echoed in The Auburn Creed, penned by George Petrie in 1943.
See the latest events and announcements at the Libraries through our news blog, or visit our main website for information on new resources and upcoming workshops.
