Library Faculty - Evaluation Criteria Sample Clauses

Library Faculty - Evaluation Criteria i. General considerations. Library faculty must demonstrate effective performance in carrying out the responsibilities and goals applicable to his or her assignment. The goals of the libraries are the development of collections and services to support the educational programs of the University; the application of a rational system for the organization, management and use of the collections and services; the creation of essential bibliographic records; and the instruction in use of the libraries. The basic quality that must be evident for reappointment or promotion of Library faculty is strong professional performance in areas that contribute to the educational, research and service missions of the University and the libraries. These areas include library resource access, collection and service development, and organization of resources. In considering Library faculty for initial appointment or promotion it is recognized that progressive experience contributes to the more successful fulfillment of the requirements of a position and to the potential for promotion. The following criteria form a framework within which judgments are made on the quality of performance of Library faculty. In evaluating the faculty member’s qualifications in these areas, reasonable flexibility shall be exercised, balancing, where the case requires, heavier assignments and responsibilities in one area against lighter assignments and responsibilities in another.