Library Associate Qualifications Per Level

Area	Level I	Level II	Level III
Education	Bachelor's Degree	Bachelor's Degree	Bachelor's Degree
Experience	Limited Practical Experience (e.g., any prior library work. Computer skills desirable.)	Two years at Level I	Four years at Level II
Job Evaluation		- Demonstrates satisfactory performance of all duties, as documented in periodic performance reviews on a consistent basis - Exhibits proven interpersonal skills; establishes and maintains positive and supportive relationships with peers and others to work effectively as a member of a team - Brings independent thought and solid judgment to the intricacies of the job; performs as a self-starter - Is considered by the supervisor to be fully qualified and apt to perform all or nearly all library tasks and procedures in their area, even in the most complex and difficult cases, in a commendable manner	- Demonstrates satisfactory performance of all duties, as documented in periodic performance reviews on a consistent basis - Exhibits proven interpersonal skills; establishes and maintains positive and supportive relationships with peers and others to work effectively as a member of a team - Brings independent thought and solid judgment to the intricacies of the job; performs as a self-starter - Is considered by the supervisor to be fully qualified and apt to perform all library tasks and procedures in their area, even in the most complex and difficult cases, in a commendable manner

Area

Level I

Level II

Level III

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

Limited Practical Experience (e.g., any prior library work. Computer skills desirable.)

Two years at Level I

Four years at Level II

Job Evaluation

- Demonstrates satisfactory performance of all duties, as documented in periodic performance reviews on a consistent basis

- Exhibits proven interpersonal skills; establishes and maintains positive and supportive relationships with peers and others to work effectively as a member of a team

- Brings independent thought and solid judgment to the intricacies of the job; performs as a self-starter

- Is considered by the supervisor to be fully qualified and apt to perform all or nearly all library tasks and procedures in their area, even in the most complex and difficult cases, in a commendable manner

- Demonstrates satisfactory performance of all duties, as documented in periodic performance reviews on a consistent basis

- Exhibits proven interpersonal skills; establishes and maintains positive and supportive relationships with peers and others to work effectively as a member of a team

- Brings independent thought and solid judgment to the intricacies of the job; performs as a self-starter

- Is considered by the supervisor to be fully qualified and apt to perform all library tasks and procedures in their area, even in the most complex and difficult cases, in a commendable manner

Area	Level II	Level III
Continuing Education and Professional Involvement	Participating member of one or more state, regional, or national library or library-related organizations Documented sustained involvement in one or more of the following categories: - take courses in areas that enhance library skills -attend workshops, presentations or teleconferences -serve on library committees -attend state, regional or national library association meetings -other (with documentation)	Participating member of one or more state, regional, or national library or library-related organizations Documented sustained involvement in two or more of the following categories: - take courses in area that enhance library skills - attend workshops, presentations or teleconferences - serve on library committees - attend state, regional, or national library association meetings - other (with documentation)

Area

Level II

Level III

Continuing Education and Professional Involvement

Participating member of one or more state, regional, or national library or library-related organizations

Documented sustained involvement in one or more of the following categories:

- take courses in areas that enhance library skills

-attend workshops, presentations or teleconferences

-serve on library committees

-attend state, regional or national library association meetings

-other (with documentation)

Participating member of one or more state, regional, or national library or library-related organizations

Documented sustained involvement in two or more of the following categories:

- take courses in area that enhance library skills

- attend workshops, presentations or teleconferences

- serve on library committees

- attend state, regional, or national library association meetings

- other (with documentation)

Area	Level II	Level III
Creative Professional Development	Achieve one or more of the following: - develop a significant library-related program, manual, web page, etc. - redesign a significant program component (e.g., operations, forms or processes/procedures - present a paper, poster session or workshop on library issues to a library audience or at an external conference - publish a paper or related library materials in a state, regional, or national outlet - other (with documentation)	Achieve two or more of the following (may be within same item): - develop a significant library-related program, manual, web page, etc. - redesign a significant program component (e.g., operations, forms or processes/procedures - present a paper, poster session or workshop on library issues to a library audience or at an external conference - publish a paper or related library materials in a state, regional, or national outlet - other (with documentation)

Area	Level II	Level III
Outreach and Professional Service	Achieve one of the following: - Hold office or chair a significant committee - Serve on University committee - Teach library courses - Membership in a state, regional or national division, roundtable or chapter - Hold office or chair significant committees in state/regional/national library associations - Other significant activities for library, college or university (with documentation)	Achieve two of the following: - Hold office or chair a significant committee -Serve on University committee - Teach library courses - Membership in a state, regional or national division, roundtable or chapter - Hold office or chair significant committees in state/regional/national library associations - Other significant activities for library, college or university (with documentation)

Last Updated: Jul 28, 2011