Section I – MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS SCREENING (UNSCORED)
Instructions: This section will not be scored but may assist with determining how the applicant reports meeting the minimum qualifications for this classification.
A.
Do you have a Master's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited college or university with major course work in library science?
Yes
No
B.
Do you possess three years of increasingly responsible professional-level librarian experience, including at least one year of advanced journey or senior-level experience comparable to a Senior Librarian with Placer County?
Yes
No
If yes, please describe your experience.
C.
Do you have experience working in a Public Library?
Yes
No
If yes, please describe your job role/s and experience.
Section II – EXAMINATION QUESTIONS (SCORED)
This section is the Civil Service examination for this position. Scores received from this section will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list. Based on your responses to Section 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 indicating you have no training and/or experience in a specific area will not automatically disqualify you from participating in this recruitment. 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.
Instructions: For each item, select the one choice that best corresponds with your relevant training and/or experience.
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.
1.
Describe your experience planning, organizing, developing, and implementing a comprehensive coordinated library service division or program.
I have no experience or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task, but would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task.
If you indicated experience above, please describe below.
2.
Describe your experience working closely with other library management team members and staff to provide comprehensive services to library customers and solve a broad range of service delivery, programmatic, and administrative issues.
I have no experience or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task, but would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task.
If you indicated experience above, please describe below.
3.
Describe your experience adhering to safety policies and procedures in a library environment.
I have no experience or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task, but would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task.
If you indicated experience above, please describe below.
4.
Describe your experience collecting and analyzing data and reports.
I have no experience or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task, but would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task.
If you indicated experience above, please describe below.
5.
Describe your experience meeting with, and presenting to public agencies, stakeholders, community groups, and/or the public.
I have no experience or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task, but would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task.
If you indicated experience above, please describe below.
6.
Describe your experience designing, coordinating, and implementing training for professional-level staff.
I have no experience or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task, but would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task.
7.
Describe your experience interviewing candidates and recommending the appointment of staff.
I have no experience or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task, but would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task.
8.
Describe your experience conducting performance evaluations for assigned staff.
I have no experience or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task, but would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task.
9.
Describe your experience recommending and implementing discipline procedures as directed.
I have no experience or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task, but would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task.
If you indicated experience above, please explain the importance of, and your experience with, proactive intervention, progressive discipline, documentation, and communication as it relates to supervising employees.
10.
Describe your experience identifying modern technology solutions needed to enhance library services.
I have no experience or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task, but would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task.
If you indicated experience above, please describe how you will identify advancements and changes in the library field, including new technologies, e-resources, and innovative programming ideas, and determine whether they are appropriate for Placer County.
11.
Describe your experience designing, coordinating, and implementing library outreach programming to schools and other organizations.
I have no experience or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task, but would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task.
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