1. M.L.S. or its equivalent graduate degree, or the appropriate degree(s) for archivists or special positions.

2. Evidence of subject competence if required by position.

3. Evidence of successful performance in job-related courses and/or work experience.

1. Successful performance of duties and responsibilities demanded by the position.

2. Demonstration of the ability to work effectively with patrons, colleagues, supervisors and subordinates, where appropriate.

3. Evidence of potential for development and flexibility in the context of a changing work environment.

1. Successful performance as an Assistant Librarian at Cornell or the equivalent rank/position at another institution. Evidence of success as an Assistant Librarian may be based on achievements and characteristics listed below:

2. Evidence of further development in one's position, in general professional knowledge and, if pertinent, in a subject area.

1. Outstanding performance as a Senior Assistant Librarian at Cornell or the equivalent rank/position at another institution. Such performance should be evidenced by effective relationships with patrons, colleagues, supervisors and subordinates, where appropriate, successful completion of assigned responsibilities, and evidence of initiative beyond basic assignments. Only Senior Assistant Librarians who have consistently exceeded expected performance in fulfilling position duties and responsibilities will be promoted. Successful candidates for promotion to Associate Librarian will have demonstrated their continuing potential for outstanding performance.

2. In addition to outstanding job performance, evidence of excellence as a Senior Assistant Librarian may include, but not be limited to, the achievements and characteristics listed below. These criteria are neither inclusive nor exclusive, nor are they presented in this document in order of priority. The applicability and relative importance of these criteria to any specific position or librarian will vary, depending upon the nature of his or her responsibilities.

1. Distinguished service, senior levels of responsibility, high professional achievement.

2. Excellent performance of duties as an Associate Librarian at Cornell or in an equivalent position at another institution.

3. Demonstration of continued growth in the ability to work independently, contribute new ideas, and to accept significant responsibility in defining and fulfilling the scope of job assignments. These qualities may be expressed in bibliographical, administrative, supervisory, or other library activities. It is also expected that the candidate will provide evidence of continued and ongoing professional growth as well as a record of significant professional accomplishment. A candidate's professional activities will be both within Cornell University and in non-Cornell organizations. The following criteria are neither inclusive or exclusive, nor are they presented in this document in order of priority. The applicability and relative importance of these criteria to any specific position or librarian will vary, depending upon the nature of his or her responsibilities.