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Northwestern University Library Student Handbook

Performance Evaluation

Evaluations Process

  • Annual performance evaluation begins in March and ends in April
  • The performance evaluation is to be discussed
  • The fall wage rate is calculated by the Library Personnel Office
  • The fall wage appears on the first check after new student week

WORK/STUDY students -If a poor evaluation is received, the student will be called into the Federal Work-Study Office for a discussion of the student's work performance with the Work-Study Coordinator.

Performance Evaluation

This process should involve a discussion between Supervisor and employee. Through honest exchange between both parties, it is hoped that the student's job performance may improve, and that the work relationship will become more rewarding.

  • At the time of the review:
    • Determine whether or not an employee will be retained for the following year
    • If the evaluation is marked "retained," it is considered a joint contract between you and the student
    • Either party must give the other at least two weeks’ notice if the decision is changed
    • If a student is not retained, you do not need to complete a Job Termination Form
      • However, the employer should attach comments to the evaluation if the ratings were particularly poor
  • Work-Study students: If a poor evaluation is received, the student will be called into the Federal Work-Study Office for a discussion of the student's work performance with the Work-Study Coordinator.
  • When are evaluations sent to Supervisors?
    • Evaluations are available to Supervisors on the 3rd Monday in March
    • Evaluations are returned to Library Personnel no later than the 4th Monday in April.  (You can submit evaluations as soon as you finish)
  • Who calculates the Fall rate on the evaluation?
    • The fall wage rate is calculated by the Library Personnel Office
    • A spreadsheet will be sent in July with the new fall rates.

Wage Rate

Wage rate for student/temp positions

The Library wage rate is set according to the base wage for that position (e.g. Library Aide 3; library Aide 4, etc)

Students/Temps receive .05 cents longevity for each complete quarter (three months of employment) and during evaluation time a merit increase is given depending on the rating (e.g. 5 consistently demonstrate outstanding performance; 4  demonstrate above average performance; 3 demonstrate average performance; 2 performance needs to improve; 1 unacceptable performance)