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Library Technical Assistant Program

Practicum Evaluation
(LIBR 206)
The Practicum supervisor is encouraged to use this form for a mid-term evaluation to
help guide the student towards improvements.
The final evaluation is to be done at the end of the semester and will be used to issue a
grade to the student for the Practicum course. A copy will be shared with the student
and a copy will be kept in the students file at Ivy Tech.
Students Name: Teresa Howard
Supervisors Name: Tammy Keith
Library: Kokomo-Howard County Public Library
Dates of Practicum: From January 2015

To May 2015

Please summarize the experience the student had. List the departments worked in and
specific tasks performed. Please relate to the goals the student set for him/herself for
the Practicum experience.
Collection Management Departmentcopy cataloging
Teresa wanted to learn copy cataloging. She has done an excellent job and was a quick
study. She asked appropriate questions and has a greater understanding of how
cataloging supports the public service staff, as well as the library patrons. She will be
able to use the skills used in cataloging to provide better reference service to the
Childrens Department.
Teresa cataloged a total of 580 bib records during her internship.
Please evaluate the student in the following categories.
Category
Ability to follow directions
Ability to learn new tasks
& procedures
Ability to take on a variety
of tasks
Attention to accuracy &
detail in work
Ability to follow rules &
regulations

Excellent

Good

Average

Poor

Not
Applicable

x
x+
x+
x
x

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Speed of work
Ability to complete tasks
Ability to multi-task
Category

x+
x
x
Excellent

Good

Average

Poor

Knowledge base brought

x
to experience
Verbal Communication
x
Skills
Interaction with patrons
Interaction with staff
x
Level of customer service
delivered
Understanding of library
x
goals & operations in
general
Reliability & dependability x
Timeliness in reporting to x
work
Ability to cope with
stressful situations
Knowledge, skills, & abilities in specific areas (fill out as applicable)
Circulation
Technical Services
x
Reference
Childrens Services
Other:
Other:

Not
Applicable

x
x

x
x
x
x

Additional Comments:
Teresa did an excellent job and surpassed my expectations. She was always willing to
learn any new material type and I feel she would be an excellent copy cataloger. I also
think she really enjoyed the experience.
Supervisors Signature:

Tammy Keith

Date: 5/6/15

The supervisor may review this evaluation with the student. The student can receive a
copy of the evaluation from the Ivy Tech professor by providing a mailing address
below:
Students Name:
Students Address:
Return completed evaluation to: Eddie Clem, MLS ~ cclem11@ivytech.edu
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