1. How effective is the employee in planning and organizing work?

_____ Little aptitude or inclination for devising better means for accomplishing objectives.

_____ Displays some ability for devising practical techniques and procedures for solving problems.

_____ Capable of assuming independent responsibility.

_____ Needs frequent supervision.

_____ Discriminates well between important and unimportant matters.

_____ Neither noticeably deficient or superior in this area.

2. How much aptitude for learning has been demonstrated?

_____ Needs fairly specific rules and instructions.

_____ Learns routine operations better than general principles.

_____ Readily adapts to new circumstances.

_____ Able to apply rules and procedures to varied types of situations.

_____ Exceptionally quick and sound judgement.

_____ Neither deficient or superior in this area.

3. How satisfactory are attitudes toward employment-related tasks?

_____ Office would get along better without this employee

_____ Not easily distracted from job tasks.

_____ Disturbs and interrupts other employees.

_____ Inclined to be lazy.

_____ Demonstrates loyalty and diligence.

_____ Neither noticeably deficient or superior in this area.

4. How adequate are knowledge and skill for the requirements of the position?

_____ Well trained and skillful in most areas.

_____ Possesses only the minimum qualifications.

_____ Competently performs routine tasks but knowledge is limited.

_____ Exceptionally well-informed and resourceful.

_____ Does job well and is improving.

_____ Meets the usual requirements satisfactorily.

_____ Neither noticeably deficient nor superior in this area.

5. How does the employee deal with patrons?

_____ Actively seeks to assist patrons.

_____ Is bored and impatient when dealing with patrons.

_____ Ignores patrons until they actively seek assistance.

_____ Is enthusiastic about the public service aspects of the job.

_____ Is in need of frequent staff assistance when dealing with patrons.

_____ Neither noticeably deficient or superior in this area.

6. How does the employee relate to co-workers and supervisors?

_____ Is always willing to perform assigned duties.

_____ Complains frequently about job assignments and other workers.

_____ Willingly accepts direction.

_____ Wastes time socializing with others.

_____ Is resentful of any criticism.

_____ Is neither noticeably deficient or superior in this area.

7. How reliable is the employee?

_____ Employee is seldom absent.

_____ Finds a substitute if unable to work regularly scheduled shift.

_____ Is frequently late.

_____ Works extra hours if requested.

_____ Constantly makes excuses for not showing up for work.

_____ Volunteers for extra hours.

_____ Is neither noticeably deficient nor superior in this area.

8. How much initiative has been shown by the employee?

_____ Shares knowledge with inexperienced employees.

_____ Points out problems or potential problems.

_____ Is content to do routine tasks.

_____ Suggests new projects to improve patron service.

_____ Is unwilling to learn new skills.

_____ Is neither noticeably deficient nor superior in this area.

Supporting Documentation from the EDUCAUSE '99 Poster Session "What's in it for Me? A student's look at technology-enhanced teaching in the college library" Part One: Technology in College Libraries: Students Working Within the Curriculum at the University of Maine at Farmington

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Katherine Furlong, Reference/Instruction Librarian, Gettysburg College (formerly with UMF) (kfurlong@gettysburg.edu)
Jill A. Reny, UTA, UMF (lil_jill@hotmail.com)

10/22/99