The Libraries Assembly (LA) is an organization for staff across all the libraries at Duke University. It offers connections and partnerships with co-workers, information about Duke and its libraries, advocacy for all library staff, and ongoing professional development opportunities such as speakers, panels, and workshops.
It is the mission of the Libraries Assembly to:
- Promote excellence in library and information professions and participation in these professions at large
- Advocate for and promote the interests of library staff within the libraries and in university affairs
- Foster a collegial environment among the staff of the various libraries
- Make recommendations to the administrations of the libraries concerning matters of interest to the membership
- Welcome and mentor new members
Membership within the Libraries Assembly is open to all interested library employees, including staff in the professional library schools (Divinity, Ford Business, Goodson Law, Medical Center), part-time staff, and term appointment employees.
Joining the Libraries Assembly! All staff in any Duke library (including exempt/non-exempt staff, part-time staff, and term employees) shall be added to the roster as voting members by the Membership Committee at the time of hire. Upon their request to the Membership Committee, staff members may opt out of this membership.
Retired library staff from any Duke library are granted non-voting status in the Assembly.
There are no fees or dues.
Members are also added to the LA listserv, a low-traffic communication tool hosted by the Duke Sympa platform.
Get Involved! To join committees or other groups in the Libraries Assembly, here is a link to opportunities!
Learn More! This website is a great place to start. Official Libraries Assembly documentation is currently available in Duke BOX only to Libraries Assembly leadership. Please contact any LA Executive Committee member with questions or requests for information.
Libraries Assembly Bylaws, linked to this site, are another good way to get to know the organization.
