How to Answer: When have you used a computer to assist a patron at the library? How did you help them?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Library Assistant job interview.
14. When have you used a computer to assist a patron at the library? How did you help them?
How to Answer
Candidly share how you have used computers to assist patrons at the library. The interviewer is simply trying to understand your level of experience and how much training you should be provided if you are hired for the position. Share how often you utilize computers to assist patrons, and describe what sorts of things you are typically using the computer for when assisting patrons. You might share something like this, "I typically help several patrons each day with searching for books or materials utilizing the library's search system."
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Answer Example
"I typically help several patrons each day with searching for books or materials utilizing the library's search system."
Written by Ryan Brown
Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback
Anonymous Answer
"I haven’t had the opportunity to do IT support. I am competent that I can help colleagues or
students with any issues. I can demonstrate how I use Microsoft packages such as Word and Excel. I can change settings for someone who needs to print a document or change settings on the ribbon. To use a printer to print labels and
documents I would have to go into the settings and adjust to size to fit on label or paper sizes.
Scanning change settings- for example, scanning a chapter from a book or journal to a document.
To email someone for research purposes I use this equipment myself."
students with any issues. I can demonstrate how I use Microsoft packages such as Word and Excel. I can change settings for someone who needs to print a document or change settings on the ribbon. To use a printer to print labels and
documents I would have to go into the settings and adjust to size to fit on label or paper sizes.
Scanning change settings- for example, scanning a chapter from a book or journal to a document.
To email someone for research purposes I use this equipment myself."
Jaymie's Feedback
It sounds like you're very comfortable around computers and competent at several tasks. These skills are great to share as potential ways you can assist patrons.