Appendix 3: Library Technician job description survey

Name:........................................................................................................

Organisation:.............................................................................................

Question 1

Tick which best describes you:

Completed Library Technician Qualifications ...

Currently enrolled in Library Technician course ...

Partly completed Library Technician Qualification ...

Have no Library Technician Qualification ...

Other (please specify) :............................................................................

Question 2

Experience in working in libraries:

Question 3

Which best describes your Library/organisation:

Question 4

In your current position, do you have a job description?

Yes ...

No ... If no, tick box and return survey. Thank you for your participation

Question 5

In your opinion does your job description reflect your current position:

Question 6

When was your job description last updated:

Question 7

Are job descriptions in your Library/organisation reviewed/and or updated:

Question 8

Does your job description explain where your job fits into the organisation?

Yes ... No ...

Question 9

Does your job description describe the purpose of the job?

Yes ... No ...

Question 10

What are job descriptions used for in your Library/organisation?

Question 11

Are performance standards included in the job description?

Yes ... No ...

Question 12

Are time percentages for each duty included in the job description?

Yes ... No ...

Question 13

Does your job description describe the goals of the Library/organisation? (eg include mission, vision or outputs of the area you will work in)

Yes ... No ... Unsure ...

Question 14

Does your Library/organisation have separate person/job specification?

Yes ... No ... Unsure ...

Please include a copy of your job description, if possible.

Thank you for participating in this survey. Please return the survey and copy of your job description in the reply paid envelope by 10 March 1998 to be in the draw for the $100 gift voucher. Good Luck!!!!