FAU Libraries

Librarian Evaluation Form

UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES

FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY

NAME:

POSITION:

EVALUATOR:

DATE:

I.  The attached evaluation is to be completed in compliance with criteria set forth by University regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and faculty committee decisions, as applicable.

II.  The evaluation process involves two members of the library staff and consists of three parts: (1) the completion of the Library Faculty Annual Report of Activities by the employee, (2) the completion of the Librarian Evaluation Form by the supervisor, and (3) an oral evaluation interview between the two aforementioned staff.

III.  At the option of the evaluated librarian, a third professional librarian of his/her choice may be asked to complete the form. This option may be exercised at any point in the evaluation process. If this option is exercised, the additional evaluation will be submitted to the respective evaluated librarian’s supervisor, discussed, and forwarded together with the final evaluation form, which is the one signed by both the supervisor and the evaluated librarian. At the evaluated librarian’s option, his/her Annual Report of Activities may also be forwarded.

IV.  The respective Letter of Assignment is to be at hand during the entire evaluation process and forwarded with the evaluation(s).


FAU Libraries

Librarian Evaluation Form

Overall Summary of Performance Appraisal

Employee’s Name / Position / Evaluator / Date
APPRAISAL RATINGS
Excellent - Consistently exceeds goals and expectations. Consistently performs at a superior level in most aspects of assigned responsibilities. Makes an exceptional or unique contribution to the department or library.
Above Average - Performs beyond expectations in a majority of assigned responsibilities and tasks. Meets position expectations at all times, and sometimes exceeds expectations by making a significant contribution to the achievement of departmental goals.
Average - Consistently meets established goals and expectations. Fulfills position requirements, and contributes to achievement of departmental goals.
Below Average - Fails to meet one or more of the significant responsibilities in the letter of assignment. Improvement is necessary in one or more assigned responsibilities.
Unsatisfactory - Does not fulfill position requirements. Fails to achieve expectations and standards of a majority of assigned responsibilities.
Note: Ratings of Excellent or Unsatisfactory require detailed comments indicating the reason for the choice.
Provide an overall appraisal rating: Transfer the average rating from each section of the evaluation form to this matrix. Determine an overall rating by averaging the accumulation of scores.
Category Rating Responsibilities % of Time

SIGNATURES:

(All signatures as appropriate)

I have reviewed the appraisal and I have discussed it with my supervisor. My signature indicates neither agreement nor disagreement with the appraisal.

Employee’s Signature Title Date

Supervisor’s Signature Title Date

This Evaluation was modified from the University of California, Santa Cruz Performance Appraisal and Development Plan: Option One shr-2010

Adopted Jan 2008

Performance Evaluation

Job Title Responsibilities:
Based on Letter of Assignment / Excellent / Above Average / Average / Below Average / Unsatisfactory / Not Applicable
PRODUCTIVITY
Displays competence in required job skills
Completes work in a timely manner
Works accurately
Achieves established objectives
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OTHER:
COMMENTS:
ADAPTABILITY AND DEPENDABILITY
Adapts to changes in the work environment
Manages competing demands
Performs well under pressure
Follows instructions; responds to management direction
Meets commitments
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OTHER:
COMMENTS:

INITIATIVE AND JUDGMENT

Takes appropriate independent action based on the situation
Seeks increased responsibility or readily accepts increased responsibility as appropriate
Functions effectively with minimal supervision or control
Demonstrates effective and timely decision making skills
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OTHER:
COMMENTS:
Job Responsibilities: / Excellent / Above Average / Average / Below Average / Unsatisfactory / Not Applicable

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Selects and uses appropriate communications methods
Effectively expresses ideas verbally and/or in writing
Communicates effectively with other departments or units
Communicates effectively with colleagues
Communicates effectively with supervisor
Displays courtesy and sensitivity
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OTHER:
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COOPERATION AND TEAMWORK

Maintains effective working relationships
Exhibits openness to others’ views
Works cooperatively in a group situation
Contributes to building a positive team environment
Volunteers to help co-workers readily
Offers assistance and support to co-workers
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OTHER:
COMMENTS:

ANALYSIS, ASSESSMENT, AND PROBLEM SOLVING

Collects appropriate information
Develops recommendations based on thorough analysis
Accepts responsibility and makes timely decisions
Supports/explains reasoning for recommendations
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OTHER:
COMMENTS:
Other Responsibilities: / Excellent / Above Average / Average / Below Average / Unsatisfactory / Not Applicable
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Learns and applies new skills
Keeps abreast of current developments
Attends conferences, workshops and seminars
Participates in scholarly activities (Posters, articles, presentations, teaching etc.)
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OTHER:
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SERVICE

Volunteers in community service activities both on-campus and within the external FAU Community
Participates in faculty governance activities
Serves on library and university committees as appropriate
Actively participates in professional organizations
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OTHER:
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