Summary of Auburn University Libraries Career Ladder Guidelines
Support staff levels
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Library Assistant (LA) I through VI (pay grades 3-8)
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Each LA level performs a variety of general library support tasks ranging from
close supervised routine and repetitive tasks (Level I) to progressively complex,
independent, supervisory, and policy interpretive tasks (Level VI).
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LA general job description links:
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Library Assistant I: http://www.lib.auburn.edu/dean/career/LAI.html
Library Assistant II: http://www.lib.auburn.edu/dean/career/LAII.html
Library Assistant III: http://www.lib.auburn.edu/dean/career/LAIII.html
Library Assistant IV: http://www.lib.auburn.edu/dean/career/LAIV.html
Library Assistant V: http://www.lib.auburn.edu/dean/career/LAV.html
Library Assistant VI: http://www.lib.auburn.edu/dean/career/LAVI.html
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Library Associate (LASSOC) I through III (pay grades 10 – 12) – Exempt
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Library Associates perform management planning and administrative tasks
similar to those associated with Smathers’ Libraries Coordinator’s I – IV.
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LASSOC general job description links:
o Library Associate I:
http://www.lib.auburn.edu/dean/career/LASSOCI.html
o Library Associate: II:
http://www.lib.auburn.edu/dean/career/LASSOCII.html
o Library Associate: III:
http://www.lib.auburn.edu/dean/career/LASSOCIII.html
Career Ladder Guidelines
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AU Libraries have developed a career ladder whereby an Library Assistant can
promote without having to change jobs.
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Criteria for career ladder advancement:
o Demonstrated increased competencies appropriate to the next higher-level
job
o Completed any required coursework - see attached forms
o Performed at a satisfactory level in their current position
o Met time requirement in their current position
o Complied with all library policies and work rules (including attendance
and punctuality)
o Met any other specific criteria
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Career Ladder description link:
http://www.lib.auburn.edu/dean/career/guidelines.html
Career Ladder Coursework link: http://www.lib.auburn.edu/dean/career/chart.html
Career Ladder HR Electives: http://www.lib.auburn.edu/dean/career/hrelectives.html
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Career Ladder FAQ’s
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Two of the more significant questions and responses:
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Once I complete all of the career ladder courses, will I automatically promote
to the next grade and get a raise?
No. The career ladder coursework is only one of several components you must
satisfactorily complete to be considered for promotion. Other requirements that
must be met include demonstrating increased competencies appropriate to the
next higher-level job; performing at a satisfactory level in your current position;
meeting the time requirement in your current position; complying with all library
policies and work rules (including attendance and punctuality); meeting any other
specific criteria as established.
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Can a supervisor refuse to let me participate in the career ladder
coursework?
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Yes. If you are not performing your current job satisfactorily, your Supervisor
may deny your participation in order for you to concentrate on bringing your
current responsibilities up to a satisfactory level.
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FAQ link: http://www.lib.auburn.edu/dean/career/faq.html