Thank you for your interest in the position of Librarian III. Your completed response to this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated to determine your qualifications and must be completed properly in order to be given full consideration for the next phase in the selection process. Responses should be specific, thorough and succinct. A lack of adequate detail in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this recruitment. Clarity of expression, grammar, spelling and the ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for a thoroughly completed employment history and supplemental responses.
PLEASE NOTE: Your work experience identified in this questionnaire must also be listed in the Work Experience section of your application.
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Librarian IIIs are often required to handle multiple responsibilities, meet various deadlines, maintain accurate paperwork and pay close attention to detail. Please tell us about a specific situation that required you to implement effective strategies to help you stay organized, manage your time, meet deadlines and prevent a significant backlog in your workload. In your response, please indicate the most difficult challenge you faced while trying to manage your workload and the outcome.
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Given the diverse demographics of Alameda County, please tell us your plan for collection development. What factors would you consider and why? What resources would you use and why? How do you currently keep abreast of the different resources available for collection development?
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Please tell us about new technologies that you are currently using to engage the patrons that you serve at your library or similar organization. What was your role in establishing the usage of these technologies? What has been the outcome of the implementation of such technologies?
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The supplemental questions were designed to elicit your experience as it relates to the current recruitment in order to identify the best qualified candidates for this position. Only the best and most suitably qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the oral interviews. By selecting yes below, you certify your understanding that all applicants who meet minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to move forward in the process.
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