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Evaluation of Library Director: July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025
The Mansfield Public Library Board of Trustees will conduct a formal, written evaluationRJihe., yry Director
at the end of each fiscal year. I- ; N CLERKS OFFICE
Purposes of the Performance Evaluation
• To provide the director with a clear understanding of the board's expectations. Z0Z5 JUN -b A 10* 53
• To ensure the director and the board are aware of how well the expectations are being met.
• To serve as a formal vehicle of primary communication between the board and direct�5'JA IS�i FLD
• To identify the board's actual concerns so that appropriate action can betaken. I,JA 'XHJ.zETTS
• To demonstrate sound management practices and accountability to municipal officials and the community.
**************************Check areas of satisfactory performance*******************
Management of the Library, Budget and Collection
_X—The Director provides administrative oversight for the day-to-day operation of the library.
_X—The Director determines user needs/wants and translates these into appropriate acquisitions and
services.
_X_ The collection is current and reflects present community needs and interests.
_X_ A proper and realistic balance is maintained between promotion of services and budget constraints.
_X—Circulation trends and in-house use are adequately analyzed.
_X—Collection development policy is up-to-date.
_X—The director maintains an adequate knowledge of current library science.
_X—Selection criteria have been established to enable the library to react systematically to changes in the
budget.
_X—Funds are effectively allocated.
_X_ ARIS (August) and State Aid (October) reports are accurate and completed and
submitted to the MBLC in a timely manner.
_X—Other funding sources are explored and applied for as appropriate.
Comments:
The director coordinated a September visit from Mass Board of Library Commissioners' (MBLC) Library
Building Specialists. Prior to that visit, staff reconfigured the Teen Space and the Quiet Study space. A plan
was developed for furniture replacement needs. The director worked cooperatively with the Council of Aging
(COA) director to plan and purchase lighter -weight, movable tables for the shared meeting room.
The director participated in training on MUNIS, a town -wide payroll system, which allows staff to keep track of
vacation, personal, and sick time; and, subsequently trained her staff.
The director has created a robust policy for collection development and acquisition to ensure currency of the
collection. This policy is designed with the needs of library patrons in mind. Reflecting the depth of the
collection, the library is a net lender within the Sails system. Circulation exceeds 182,000 check outs over the
first 10 months of the fiscal year.
The director has an active professional development process for the other library staff, including support for
attendance at regional library conferences.
Staff Selection, Development, and Utilization
_X—Staff selection is accomplished at appropriate supervisory levels and with adequate use of staff
resources in concert with Equal Opportunity Employment guide lines.
_X—Potential managers are identified, encouraged to develop, and assisted in their pursuit of career goals.
Leadership
_X_ Policy recommendations are necessary and appropriate to the efficient operation of the library.
_X—Necessary work is completed in a timely manner prior to presentation to the Board.
_X—Trustees are informed of new developments and important news reported in library correspondence
and literature to provide them with the necessary background to make informed policy decisions.
_X—Board decisions are implemented in a timely basis.
_X—Director sets an example for the staff through professional conduct, high principles, and a business -like
approach
_X—Director's recommended priorities are in concert with the library's plan as defined by the board.
_X—Priorities appropriately reflect community needs and reflect advanced planning.
_X—Director's accomplishments reflect and relate to the short- and long-range plans.
_X—Plans are updated on a continuous basis to reflect changing circumstances.
_X_ Director provides adequate information to the board on the implementation and revision of short- and
long-term planning.
Comments:
The library director has frequent and effective communication with the board through our monthly meetings
and more frequent email communication.
Several policies were reviewed and updated this Fiscal Year, including the Bulletin Board Policy, Library
Behavior Guidelines, and Meeting Room Policies.
The director had a long-term plan in place toward which the library is making material progress. The board
periodically reviews the plan and progress on the plan.
Summary:
As we enter the third year of our five-year Strategic Plan, it is recommended that Catherine analyze current job
descriptions and make recommendations for potential changes. It is also recommended that Catherine
redeploy resources to meet the changing needs of the library and help fulfill the Action Plan items for the next
fiscal year.
Overall, Catherine is doing a tremendous job, and we are very fortunate to have her with us.
Signature/Date // W)t brary Trustee Chair's
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Mansfield Public Library
Evaluation of Library Director: July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025
The Mansfield Public Library Board of Trustees will conduct a formal,
written evaluation of the Library Director at the end of each fiscal year.
Purposes of the Performance Evaluation
• To provide the director with a clear understanding of the board's
expectations.
• To ensure the director and the board are aware of how well the
expectations are being met.
• To serve as a formal vehicle of primary communication between the
board and director.
• To identify the board's actual concerns so that appropriate action can be
taken.
• To demonstrate sound management practices and accountability to
municipal officials and the community.
**************************Check areas of satisfactory
performance*******************
Management of the Library, Budget and Collection
The Director provides administrative oversight for the day-to-day
operation of the library.
The Director determines user needs/wants and translates these into
appropriate acquisitions and services.
The collection is current and reflects present community needs and
interests.
A proper and realistic balance is maintained between promotion of
services and budget constraints.
Circulation trends and in-house use are adequately analyzed.
Collection development policy is up-to-date.
The director maintains an adequate knowledge of current library
science.
Selection criteria have been established to enable the library to react
systematically to changes in the budget.
Funds are effectively allocated.
ARIS (August) and State Aid (October) reports are accurate and
completed and
submitted to the MBLC in a timely manner.
Other funding sources are explored and applied for as appropriate.
Comments:
The director has created a robust policy for collection development and
acquisition to ensure currency of the collection. This policy is designed
with the needs of library patrons in mind. Reflecting the depth of the
collection, the library is a net lender within the Sails system. Circulation
Director and staff provide adequate support to the Friends
organization.
Director delineates and/or helps define the role of the Friends group.
Friends group has an adequate explanation of its role in relation to the
role of the board.
Director participates and holds office in professional organizations as
appropriate.
Comments:
One of the more recent initiatives is the English Language Learner group,
that is advertised on the Town's electronic signboard. Other library events
are also promoted via the sign.
Visibility is enhanced by the director's and staff's active participation in
community events such as the Sestercentennial Parade.
Leadership
Policy recommendations are necessary and appropriate to the
efficient operation of the library.
Necessary work is completed in a timely manner prior to presentation
to the Board.
Trustees are informed of new developments and important news
reported in library correspondence and literature to provide them with the
necessary background to make informed policy decisions.
Board decisions are implemented in a timely basis.
Director sets an example for the staff through professional conduct,
high principles, and a business -like approach
Director's recommended priorities are in concert with the library's
plan as defined by the board.
Priorities appropriately reflect community needs and reflect advanced
planning.
Director's accomplishments reflect and relate to the short- and long-
range plans.
Plans are updated on a continuous basis to reflect changing
circumstances.
Director provides adequate information to the board on the
implementation and revision of short- and long-term planning.
Comments:
The library director has fi•equent and effective communication with the
board through our monthly meetings and more frequent email
communication.
The director had a long-term plan in place towards which the library is
making material progress. The board periodically reviews the plan and
progress on the plan.
Mansfield Public Library
Evaluation of Library Director: July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025
The Mansfield Public Library Board of Trustees will conduct a formal,
written evaluation of the Library Director at the end of each fiscal year.
Purposes of the Performance Evaluation
• To provide the director with a clear understanding of the board's
expectations.
• To ensure the director and the board are aware of how well the
expectations are being met.
• To serve as a formal vehicle of primary communication between the
board and director.
• To identify the board's actual concerns so that appropriate action can be
taken.
• To demonstrate sound management practices and accountability to
municipal officials and the community.
**************************Check areas of satisfactory
performance*******************
Management of the Library, Budget and Collection
_%/_The Director provides administrative oversight for the day-to-day
operation of the library.
%/ The Director determines user needs/wants and translates these into
appropriate acquisitions and services.
_a/_ The collection is current and reflects present community needs
and interests.
_e/ _ A proper and realistic balance is maintained between promotion
of services and budget constraints.
_%/_Circulation trends and in-house use are adequately analyzed.
_%/_Collection development policy is up-to-date.
_%/_The director maintains an adequate knowledge of current library
science.
_%/_Selection criteria have been established to enable the library to
react systematically to changes in the budget.
_%/_Funds are effectively allocated.
_%/_ ARIS (August) and State Aid (October) reports are accurate and
completed and
submitted to the MBLC in a timely manner.
_%/_Other funding sources are explored and applied for as appropriate.
Comments:
examples of that in the past year so I can't really comment on that.
Leadership
_V_ Policy recommendations are necessary and appropriate to the
efficient operation of the library.
-a/-Necessary work is completed in a timely manner prior to
presentation to the Board.
_%/_Trustees are informed of new developments and important news
reported in library correspondence and literature to provide them with the
necessary background to make informed policy decisions.
_%/_Board decisions are implemented in a timely basis.
__Director sets an example for the staff through professional
conduct, high principles, and a business -like approach
a/_Director's recommended priorities are in concert with the
library's plan as defined by the board.
_%/_Priorities appropriately reflect community needs and reflect
advanced planning.
_®/_Director's accomplishments reflect and relate to the short- and
long-range plans.
e/_Plans are updated on a continuous basis to reflect changing
circumstances.
%/_ Director provides adequate information to the board on the
implementation and revision of short- and long-term planning.
Comments:
Summary:
Overall I think that Catherine is doing a tremendous job and we are very
fortunate to have her with us.
Director's Signature/Date Library Trustee Chair's
Signature/Date