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Share an example of a time you had to gather information from multiple sources. How did you determine which information was relevant? |
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What is the key to success when communicating with the public. |
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What kind of experience do you have operating small branch libraries, under the direction of off-site librarian supervisors? |
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What have you found to be the best way to instruct patrons on how to use reference sources, card catalogs, and automated information systems? |
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Name a time when you answered routine inquiries, and referred patrons in need of professional assistance to librarians. |
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Share an experience you had in dealing with a difficult person and how you handled the situation. |
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Share an effective approach to working with a large amount of information/data. How has your approach affected your company? |
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Tell me how you organize, plan, and prioritize your work. |
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How do you balance cooperation with others and independent thinking? Share an example. (Try to determine if the candidate has a cooperative attitude or is otherwise good-natured.) |
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Share an experience in which your attention to detail and thoroughness had an impact on your last company. |
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Describe methods you have found helpful to manage reserve materials by placing items on reserve for library patrons, checking items in and out of library, and removing out-dated items. |
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Share an example of when you went above and beyond the "call of duty". (Look for answers that show the candidate is dependable.) |
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What is the most challenging part of locating library materials for patrons, including books, periodicals, tape cassettes, Braille volumes, and pictures? |
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Describe an experience when you reserved, and collected books, periodicals, videotapes, and other materials at circulation desks and process materials for inter-library loans. |
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Tell me about a time when you developed your own way of doing things or were self-motivated to finish an important task. |
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