Find out the contents and sample of a library employee evaluation form.
If you run a library as a manager, you should evaluate the performance of your librarians, to inform your decision making concerning its strategic goals. While employee performance might seem universal, there are certain particulars which are specific to librarians. The bottom line is to assess the level of performance based on the job description of the librarian.
Contents of library employee evaluation form
To begin with, your evaluation should be consistent and transparent. Substantiating the rating scale is important. The scoring system should have numerical values, to ease the analysis of the assessment. Separate different sections with headings, for easy follow up.
Library job details
It is crucial for all employees to have a job description and a set of goals when they are hired in the library. The job description and the associated goals should guide the performance indicators you will be evaluating for a particular employee.
Include general indicators
While the job descriptions of every member of the library staff may be different, it is crucial to measure other general indicators to determine the health of the entire organization. Such common performance variables include the ability to cooperate with co-workers, attendance/punctuality, customer service, and others. These attributes are significant for the manager and the maintenance staff. Actually, no matter how best your librarians perform, they might ruin the business, if they do not handle the guests effectively.
Actions
An employee evaluation should also improve the employee. By examining previous and current performance scores of the employees, you should recommend actions to take to improve their weak points.
Employee feedback
This section gives the library employee to reflect on their performance. They can also use the platform to evaluate the organization. Make sure to leave ample space for the employees to state their opinions, concerns, and recommendations.
Library Employee Evaluation Form
Employee Name: […] Evaluation Period: […]
Position: […] Department: […]
Evaluator: […] Title: […]
Rating scale:
Exceeds expectations (E)
Proficient (P)
Below expectations (B)
Unsatisfactory (U)
Instructions: Use the above rating scale and the descriptors to rate each performance criterion.
Rating | General responsibilities and skills |
| Community and school relations Participates in school and community activities Works with others cooperatively Complies with state, district, and campus policies, regulations, and procedures |
| Planning and organization Completes tasks within set timelines and accurately Maintains organized, up-to-date, and accurate records |
| Communication Communicates clearly and effectively Writes and speaks coherently and in an organized manner Promotes positive interactions with the community |
| Job knowledge Shows knowledge of job requirements Makes recommendations and decisions based on data, knowledge, and experience |
| Professional growth and development Sets goals based on feedback from evaluation process Looks for self-improvement ideas Demonstrates need for professional growth by attending conferences and workshops. |
| Specialized responsibilities and skills |
| Effectively plans the library program to meet specific needs Trains patrons on using ideas and information in the digital learning platform Determines library program needs based on state regulatory standards and institutional goals Prepares and submits a proposed budget for library resources every year, based on identified needs |
Performance goals | |
General comments | |
Employee comments | |
Overall performance rating ExceedsExpectations/Proficient/Below Expectations/Unsatisfactory | |
I have discussed this evaluation with my supervisor. I have read and I have a copy of the form. Employee signature/Date Evaluator signature/Date | |