CDL: Performance Standards for Collection Development Librarians (responses 1-3)

[The original posting followed by responses.]

 From  David Ettinger <dettingr_at_gwu.edu>

Does anyone have experience developing a list of performance standards
for collection development librarians or is anyone affiliated with an
institution which has such standards?  I'd be grateful for any
information on this topic you could share.

David Ettinger, Ph.D.
International Affairs and Political Science Librarian, Gelman Library,
and
Assistant Professorial Lecturer, Elliott School of International
Affairs
George Washington University

==#1==

David,
You might want to take a look at:

Susan L. Fales, editor. Guide for Training Collection Development
Librarians. Chicago: American Library Association, 1996.

It contains training modules with suggested competencies at basic,
intermediate, and advanced levels, and an assessment tool for evaluating
a selector's knowledge base.

Brian

Brian Quinn
Coordinator of Collection Development
Texas Tech University Libraries
P.O. Box 40002
Lubbock, TX 79409
T 806-742-2236
F 806-742-1964
brian.quinn_at_ttu.edu


==#2==

From: Stephen P Alleman <salleman_at_uno.edu>

It's not perfect, but this is what we use.  It was based on a handout
I got at an ALA conference many years ago.


I. Professional and Subject Knowledge
--familiarity with library's collection development policies
--working knowledge of approval plan
--knowledge of literature in subject area
--knowledge of guides to subject area literature
--awareness of current collection development literature
--understanding of the relationship between collection development and
reference service

II. Judgment and Decision-Making
--ability to perform duties in accordance with library's collection
development policies
--ability to discern trends and anticipate needs
--understanding of the balance between collection needs and
departmental needs
--knowledge of techniques of collection evaluation
--awareness of interdisciplinary aspects of the collection

III. Mechanical Aspects of the Job
--ability to expend funds in accordance with budgetary limitations
--performance of other jobs associated with book selection (e.g.,
replacements, gifts, weeding, etc.)
--compliance with guidelines for procedures (e.g., filling out forms,
meeting deadlines, maintaining files, etc.)

IV. Work Relationships
--willingness to work with other bibliographers (e.g., sharing
information, attending collection development meetings, etc.)
--familiarity with department chair and departmental faculty
--good working relationship with departmental representative
--willingness to consult with collection development coordinator when
necessary
--ability to work well with Order Dept. support staff
--ability to explain collection development issues affecting the
public to library users

Performance in each of the four categories will be rated on a scale of
five levels:
5 -- Excellent
4 -- Good
3 -- Average
2 -- Below Average
1 - Poor

Steve Alleman
Collection Management Librarian
Earl K. Long Library
University of New Orleans
New Orleans LA 70148
phone: 504.280.6499
fax: 504.280.3173


==#3==

From:
Helen Anderson <HAnderson_at_library.rochester.edu>

I'm not sure if this is what you are looking for either, but if you do 
a search in Google for "What is a subject librarian?" you will find a 
link to the document that serves as guidance for the subject 
librarians at the University of Rochester.

Helen

Helen Anderson
Head, Collection Development
River Campus Libraries
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY 14627-0055
Tel. 585-275-3302
Fax 585-273-1032
Email handerson_at_library.rochester.edu