Evaluating the Library Director

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To be effective, library boards need to be familiar with their responsibilities and power. One of the primary roles of a library board is to hire and evaluate the library director. These resources may be used to:

orient new board members
provide a review for experienced board members

Evaluating the Library Director was a program for trustees held on April 21, 2009. Request a copy of the DVD by e-mailing rinda.kramme@lib.state.ia.us.

Permission is granted to photocopy any of these resources as long as you give credit to the State Library of Iowa.

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Public Library Director / Staff Competencies
The capabilities needed by public library directors and staff to provide excellent service to their customers. Useful for job descriptions, hiring and performance plans.
Handout for Evaluating the Library Director
Handout in pdf - six slides per page, 6 pages.
Sample Evaluation Form
From the Iowa Library Director's Handbook.
Performance Plan and Evaluation (from State of Iowa)
State of Iowa's form.
Handout for Evaluating the Library Director
Handout in pdf - one slide per page, 34 pages.

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