S605 - Internship Evaluation Form

EVALUATION OF INFORMATION/LIBRARY INTERN

(to be completed by the supervisor)

The original of this evaluation will be placed in the intern's file with the School of Library and Information Science at Indiana University. A copy of the evaluation will be sent to the intern. The supervisor is encouraged to attach a letter of reference concerning the intern's performance to provide additional information.

Name of the Intern: ___________________________________________________________________

Name of the Supervisor: _______________________________________________________________

This internship started on (date) ____________and was completed on (date) _______________

at (location) _________________________________________________________________________
Please give a brief summary of the internship:

Personal Qualities

Evaluation of personal qualities of the intern observed during the internship. Select one evaluation level for each area by marking an "X" under the level that represents the intern's performance.

Ability to adapt to a variety of tasks	excellent	good	average	poor	does not apply
Decision-making, judgments, setting priorities
Persistence to complete tasks
Reliability and dependability
Enthusiasm for the experience
Attention to accuracy and detail
Willingness to ask for and use guidance
Ability to cope in stressful situations

Professional abilities

related to information and library services. Select one evaluation level for each.

Ability to synthesize information and communicate it effectively	excellent	good	average	poor	does not apply
Analysis skills; ability to determine information needs for self and patrons
Ability to select the best potential resources to meet information needs
Ability to organize, classify, and deliver information effectively
Ability to plan with and work cooperatively with others
Ability to create and communicate possible solutions to problems
Professionalism; demonstrated interest in the issues, policies, and organizations related to the field

Additional comments:

Signature of Supervisor and date of evaluation:_______________________________________

The supervisor is encouraged to discuss this evaluation with the intern before sending the evaluation to SLIS. The intern will receive a copy of this evaluation if he or she provides a complete address below, indicating where the copy can be sent approximately six weeks following the completion of the internship:

Intern's Name:

Future Address and Zip:

Completed evaluations should be sent to:

Indianapolis interns:

Marilyn Irwin
SLIS IUPUI UL 1110
755 W. Michigan Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Bloomington interns:

Howard Rosenbaum
SLIS, Main Library 011
1320 E. 10 th Street
Bloomington, IN 47405