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Placer County Human Resources Department
#2018-12604-01


Supplemental Questionnaire

Last Name First Name
 

 

LIBRARY SUPERVISOR

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE



 

This supplemental questionnaire is the examination for this recruitment.  The supplemental questionnaire is the only item used to determine your examination score.

By continuing in this examination process, you are certifying that all information provided in the supplemental questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.


 

I have read and understood the above information.


 

SECTION I:  EXAMINATION QUESTIONS

Based on your responses to Section I of this supplemental questionnaire, your job-related experience and training will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.  Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list.  Please note that indicating you have no training and/or experience in a specific area will not automatically disqualify you from participating in this recruitment.

INSTRUCTIONS:  For each item, select the one choice that best corresponds with your relevant training and/or experience.


1.

Describe your experience checking library materials in and out.

No Experience
Less than 6 months of experience
6 months to up to 1 year of experience
1 year to up to 2 years of experience
2 years to up to 3 years of experience
3 or more years of experience
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.

2.

Describe your experience shelving materials and maintaining proper order of library shelves.

No Experience
Less than 6 months of experience
6 months to up to 1 year of experience
1 year to up to 2 years of experience
2 years to up to 3 years of experience
3 or more years of experience
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.

3.

Describe your experience prioritizing, assigning, and reviewing the work of customer service and/or clerical staff including volunteers.

No Experience
Less than 6 months of experience
6 months to up to 1 year of experience
1 year to up to 2 years of experience
2 years to up to 3 years of experience
3 or more years of experience
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.

4.

Describe your experience training and overseeing staff and/or volunteers.

No Experience
Less than 6 months of experience
6 months to up to 1 year of experience
1 year to up to 2 years of experience
2 years to up to 3 years of experience
3 or more years of experience
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.

5.

Describe your experience computing, collecting, receipting, and recording monies for overdue, lost, or damaged materials.

No Experience
Less than 6 months of experience
6 months to up to 1 year of experience
1 year to up to 2 years of experience
2 years to up to 3 years of experience
3 or more years of experience
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.

6.

Describe your experience assisting customers in using library services and in understanding the arrangement and location of library materials.

No Experience
Less than 6 months of experience
6 months to up to 1 year of experience
1 year to up to 2 years of experience
2 years to up to 3 years of experience
3 or more years of experience
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.

7.

Describe your experience maintaining library collections including weeding shelves of outdated materials.

No Experience
Less than 6 months of experience
6 months to up to 1 year of experience
1 year to up to 2 years of experience
2 years to up to 3 years of experience
3 or more years of experience
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.

8.

Describe your experience performing general clerical duties as necessary and operating library related office equipment.

No Experience
Less than 6 months of experience
6 months to up to 1 year of experience
1 year to up to 2 years of experience
2 years to up to 3 years of experience
3 or more years of experience
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.

9.

Describe your experience setting up and maintaining library displays.

No Experience
Less than 6 months of experience
6 months to up to 1 year of experience
1 year to up to 2 years of experience
2 years to up to 3 years of experience
3 or more years of experience
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.

10.

Describe your experience conducting special activities such as literacy services, story hours, summer reading programs, classroom visits, and other various outreach functions.

No Experience
Less than 6 months of experience
6 months to up to 1 year of experience
1 year to up to 2 years of experience
2 years to up to 3 years of experience
3 or more years of experience
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.


 

SECTION II: NON-SCORED NARRATIVE QUESTIONS

This section of the supplemental questionnaire will not be scored, but may be used by the hiring department when determining which applicants to invite to hiring interviews.  Please answer the questions as clearly, thoroughly, and concisely as possible.


1.

Describe your experience performing routine library duties, such as issuing library cards, receipting monies for overdue items, shelving items, and checking items in and out.  In your response, include the name of your employer(s), the dates worked, the number of hours worked per week, the size of the library or business, and the specific duties performed.

2.

Describe your experience assisting customers and/or stakeholders (i.e.: Friends of the Library, schools, etc.) in libraries, bookstores, or other professional settings and the methods you used to ensure good customer service was provided.  In your response, include your employer(s) name, your role(s) in the organization(s), the specific duties performed, and the dates during which you performed these duties.

3.

Describe your experience conducting various outreach functions, special activities, events, and/or programs, preferably in a library setting.  (Examples of this experience could include conducting adult or children's programming [i.e. literacy services] or partnering with schools and/or other community groups and organizations.)  Provide specific information regarding the activity or program, detailing your role in the process.

4.

Describe your experience using automated library systems, Internet, and other library-related technology, as well as your level of proficiency with each item.


 

SECTION III: LOCATION PREFERENCE/BILINGUAL

This section of the supplemental questionnaire will not be scored, but may be used by the hiring department when filling various vacancies as they arise.


1.

Please select all locations in which you are willing to work.

Applegate
Auburn
Colfax
Foresthill
Granite Bay
Kings Beach
Penryn
Rocklin
Tahoe City
I am willing to work in any location excluding Tahoe locations
2.

Are you English/Spanish bilingual? 

Yes No

 

Thank you for completing the supplemental questionnaire portion of the application process. We encourage applicants to review their responses for accuracy prior to submitting.

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