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Placer County Human Resources Department
#2022-15402-02


Supplemental Questionnaire

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LIBRARY SPECIALIST

Supplemental Questionnaire

(2022-15402-02)



 

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

Applicants must complete both Parts I and II of the supplemental questionnaire to be considered for the current recruitment.

Please note: Resumes, letters and other attached materials will not be evaluated or taken into consideration as responses to this supplemental questionnaire. In addition, responses to this questionnaire will not be used for determining minimum qualifications for this position.

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.


 

PART I - (UNSCORED QUESTIONS):

Questions in this section will be used to gather more information about your background and experience; they will not be included as part of the examination score.


A.

Please describe how your coursework and/or experience has prepared you to work in a public library setting, manage a literacy program, and/or provide information systems support:

B.

Briefly describe your experience with developing or working on special events, library programs and/or community outreach activities:

C.

Briefly describe your definition of high-quality customer service:


 

PART II (SCORED QUESTIONS):

Based on your responses to the questions in Part II 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 narrative responses provided in this section will not be scored but may be used by the hiring authority to determine which applicants they will invite to their hiring interviews.

For the following questions, select the response that best corresponds with your relevant training and/or experience.


1.

Describe your experience planning, prioritizing, assigning, supervising, training, scheduling and reviewing the work of clerical library staff and volunteers.

No experience
Less than 6 months of experience
6 months to 1 year of experience
1 year to 2 years of experience
2 years to 3 years of experience
3 or more years of experience
1a.

If you indicated experience, please describe below:

2.

Describe your experience with day-to-day operations and activities in a Library setting.

No experience
Less than 6 months of experience
6 months to 1 year of experience
1 year to 2 years of experience
2 years to 3 years of experience
3 or more years of experience
2a.

If you indicated experience, please describe below:

3.

Describe your experience addressing customer needs and assisting them on effective use of library resources and services.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task but would need additional training.
I have performed this task under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of this task.
3a.

If you indicated experience, please describe below:

4.

Describe your experience processing, cataloging, and preparing new books and other materials for circulation.

No experience
Less than 6 months of experience
6 months to 1 year of experience
1 year to 2 years of experience
2 years to 3 years of experience
3 or more years of experience
4a.

If you indicated experience, please describe below:

5.

Describe your experience checking books and other materials in and out of the library, shelving books and reviewing shelves for mis-shelved materials.

No experience
Less than 6 months of experience
6 months to 1 year of experience
1 year to 2 years of experience
2 years to 3 years of experience
3 or more years of experience
5a.

If you indicated experience, please describe below:

6.

Describe your experience building and maintaining positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees and the public.

No experience
Less than 6 months of experience
6 months to 1 year of experience
1 year to 2 years of experience
2 years to 3 years of experience
3 or more years of experience
6a.

If you indicated experience, please describe below:

7.

Describe your experience utilizing library specific technology and equipment to provide library services.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task but would need additional training.
I have performed this task under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of this task.
7a.

If you indicated experience, please describe below:

8.

Describe your experience assisting with collection development (suggesting new library materials, creating book lists, ordering library materials, etc.)

No experience
Less than 6 months of experience
6 months to 1 year of experience
1 year to 2 years of experience
2 years to 3 years of experience
3 or more years of experience
8a.

If you indicated experience, please describe below:


 

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