Department: Library Library Administration
Procedure: Annual Staff Performance Reviews
8 May 2009
Purpose: Library Administration has established these procedures to be in compliance with the Hourly and Staff Handbooks. Both Handbooks read: “These reviews and appraisals are intended to evaluate the employee’s performance, define mutually agreed upon goals, comment on the employee’s strengths, point out areas for improvement and development . . “
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Initiative, creativity and problem-solving
Assess the employee’s ability to take on new challenges, suggest improved ways of doing things and work out possible solutions to problems. What did they do this year to help the library or the University within the realm of their regular duties or beyond them? Note specific examples as appropriate.
Professional growth
Assess the employee’s professional growth. Can you perceive a greater depth of understanding of their work? Are they applying newly acquired knowledge or skills in a way that improves their job performance? Note specific examples as appropriate.
Teamwork and communication
Assess the employee’s ability to work well with others. Do they support other workers when the need arises? Do they communicate and share information appropriately. Note specific examples as appropriate.
Summary
Provide an overall assessment of the employee and their performance for the last year. Was it a good year for them or not? What are their strengths and where do you expect to see improvement?
Explain what you plan to do to support the employee and help make them more effective in their work.
Goals for next year:
1. Specific projects to complete next year.
List the most important projects you want the employee to work on during the next year. Establish specific targets so the employee may judge their progress. Keep this list to a reasonable, achievable number.
2. Performance and professional development goals for next year.
List the most important, specific things the employee should do to improve their performance. Keep this list to a reasonable, achievable number.