The Auburn University at Montgomery Library is here to help with homework and research needs. The library provides access to peer-reviewed and scholarly materials through electronic databases, as well as over 300,000 print books and ebooks available for borrowing.
Borrowing Privileges
The library offers materials for research and coursework, as well as leisure items such as bestsellers, autobiographies, and DVDs.
This table describes borrowing limits, loan periods, and fines for different material types.
| Material type | Borrowing limit | Borrowing period | Fines and fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books |
Graduate: up to 99 items Undergraduate: up to 50 items |
Graduate: 90 days or end of semester Undergraduate: 28 days or end of semester |
$0.25 per day per item; maximum $25.00 per item; 4-day grace period |
| Media | 2 items | 14 days | $0.25 per day per item; maximum $25.00 per item; no grace period |
| Reserve items (7-day, 2-day) | Varies | Varies | $1.00 per day per item; maximum $25.00 per item; no grace period |
| Reserve items (1-, 2-, 10-hour) | Varies | Varies | $0.25 per hour; maximum $25.00 per item; no grace period |
| Interlibrary loan items | See policy | Varies | Varies; no grace period |
SGA Textbooks
On behalf of AUM students, the Student Government Association (SGA) purchases textbooks for foundational courses such as ENG 1010, ENG 1020, BIO 1010, and BIO 1020. These textbooks are available for two-hour, in-library checkout at the Circulation Desk.
View the list of available SGA textbooks .
Interlibrary Loan and Universal Borrowing
If the library does not have an item, it can be requested from another institution.
Group Study Rooms
The library offers group study rooms for student use.
Learn how to reserve a group study room .
AUMazing Workshops
Free workshops introduce attendees to library and academic support resources. Some instructors may offer extra credit for attending.
Embedded calendar showing upcoming AUMazing workshops. Use the link below for a full accessible version.
Material Purchase Request
Students may request new materials for the library collection.
Submit a material purchase request form .
Check Out a Librarian
Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a librarian for research assistance and help navigating library resources.
Book a “Check Out a Librarian” appointment .
Thesis Guidelines
Access the thesis guidelines , which include information on formatting, submission procedures, repository inclusion, and binding options.