EVALUATION SHEET FOR BLISCEAN UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

S. Y. 2016-2017

Dear Respondents,
This is an evaluation sheet for the BLISCEAN University Library and its aspects –
collection, performance, and its role in facilitating the learning of academic students, staff, and
the wider scholarly community. Anything written here in this sheet will be kept strictly
confidential. Thank you.
-The Chief Librarian

Name of Institution: _____________________________________________________________

Location: _____________________________________________________________________
Name of Evaluator (optional): _____________________________________________________
Date: ______________________________

EVALUATION SCALE
NUMERICAL VERBAL DESCRIPTION
EVALUATION INTERPRETATION
5 Outstanding Provision is very extensive and functioning
excellently
4 Very Satisfactory Provision is moderately extensive and functioning
very well
3 Satisfactory Provision is adequate and functioning well
2 Fair Provision is limited but functioning well
1 Poor Provision is very limited and functioning poorly
0 Missing Provision is not present

I. COLLECTION EVALUATION
Check ( ∕ ) the number that corresponds to your rating.
5-Outstanding 2-Fair
4-Very Satisfactory 1-Poor
3-Satisfactory 0 -Missing
Factor(s) to be Considered 5 4 3 2 1 0

1. Is the collection’s size adequate enough for the number of students enrolled at
BLISCEAN University?
2. Are there new acquisitions or selections for each collection annually?
3. Does the collection(s) prove useful for your study and research needs?
4. Does the collection provide reliable and accurate solutions to your reference
queries?
5. Are the collections in the library easily accessible by clients and library users?

6. Is there an available library staff to assist clients using a particular collection

of the library?
7. How many volumes does the BLISCEAN University Library contain?
___500,000 volumes and above
___100,000-500,000 volumes
___50,000-100,000 volumes
___30,000-50,000 volumes
___10,000-30,000 volumes
___10,000 volumes and below
8. Does the library accept gifts and donations from certain clients and organizations to be part of
at least one of the collections?
___Yes ___No ___Sometimes, depending on the situation
9. What classification scheme is used in cataloguing and classifying the resources found in the
library’s collections?
___Dewey Decimal Classification ___Library of Congress Classification Scheme
10. Are the library’s collections useful and conducive to the informational,
educational, and study needs of the students, faculty, and the wider scholarly
community?
11. Are there some library resources that become part of any of the library collections resulting
from interlibrary loan?
___Yes ___No ___Sometimes, depending on the situation
12. Does the library contain a Filipiniana section?
___Yes ___No

II. FREQUENCY OF USAGE BY CLIENTS

Check (/) the blank which corresponds to your observation.

1. How frequent do you make use of the library for your informational, educational and study
needs?
___Everyday
___Four times a week
___Three times a week
___Twice a week
___Once a week
___Seldom or hardly visit the library
___Does not use the library resources at all due to the Internet or availability of all books needed
2. Which do you more prefer for your research needs?
___Library resources ___Internet and other online resources
3. Which of the ff. information resources do you often read when you’re staying at the library?
___ General References (encyclopedias, dictionaries, almanacs, yearbooks, etc.)
___ Textbooks and handbooks
___ Journals
___Newspapers
___Magazines
___Filipiniana
___Electronic Online Resources
___Others (pls. specify): ______________________________________________________
4. Which of the ff. information resources serve as your reference for your assignments, home
works, projects, and other educational needs?
___ General references (encyclopedias, dictionaries, almanacs, yearbooks, etc.)
___ Textbooks and handbooks
___ Journals
___Newspapers
___Magazines
___Filipiniana
___Electronic Online Resources
___Others (pls. specify): ______________________________________________________

III. PROBLEMS AFFECTING THE USE OF THE LIBRARY AND ITS RESOURCES
Check any of these problems that are met every day in the library that needs a proper solution.
___Little/no assistance from the library staff
___Poor organization of the materials on the shelves
___Ineffective library catalog
___Collections contain inadequate material
___Collections are not accurate and relevant
___The library has little/no resources in a certain course of study
___Darkness inside the library premises that discourages reading
___Lack of electronic/online resources and services
___Lack of library orientation and instruction
___Users are not guided to appropriate sections of the library
___Lack of ventilation
___Lack of reading tables and chairs
___Unfriendly staff and personnel
___Others (pls. specify below):
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IV. PERFORMANCE OF LIBRARY STAFF AND PERSONNEL

Check the number that corresponds to your rating.
A. LIBRARY STAFF MEMBERS
Guideline to Consider 5 4 3 2 1 0
1. Actively seeks feedback from superiors and uses it to improve
performance.
2. Performs job with accuracy and thoroughness.
3. Demonstrates fairness in seeking assistance and asking questions.
4. Demonstrates understanding of library policies and regulations.
5. Consistently meets deadlines, or presents other acceptable options.
6. Makes wise use of resources and applies it to his/her work.
7. Manages time efficiently.
8. Strives to do work correctly the first time in order to avoid rework.
9. Interprets needs of internal/external clientele and responds to them
efficiently.
10. Able to communicate in a timely, courteous, and respectful way.

11. Consistently demonstrates courtesy and tactfulness in dealing with

clients.
12. Interacts with diverse clientele efficiently.
GENERAL RATING OF THE STAFF MEMBER

B. SUPERIORS AND MANAGERS

Guideline to Consider 5 4 3 2 1 0
1. Effectively evaluates applicants through interview and references, and
other appropriate means.
2. Orients and trains staff on library work thoroughly.
3.Assigns work and/or delegates responsibilities to staff accordingly.
4. Provides vision and direction for the library staff.
5. Demonstrates respect and fair, equal treatment of library staff and
library users.
6. Encourages and provides opportunities for growth and development of
all members of the library staff according to their individual levels of skill
and ability.
7. Exhibits knowledge of and skill in applying applicable or appropriate
University and Library policies.
8. Recognizes and acknowledges individual or group efforts and
achievements both in every day evaluation and formal performance
assessment.
9. Assigns tasks to members of the library staff as needed.
10. Provides straightforward training to staff with the use of approved
training materials.
11. Guides staff effectively through set procedures.
12. Demonstrates skill in relaying academic and library policies.
GENERAL RATING OF THE SUPERIOR/MANAGER

COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS:
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