14 Academic Library Director Interview Questions
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Tell me about a time when you worked with a person who did things very differently than you. How did you get the job done?
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What are the most successful changes you made at your last library?
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What interests/excites you the most about working in the library?
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Do you feel you are a natural leader? Give an example of a time when you stepped into a leadership role at your last position.
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What do you know about our library and our university?
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Tell me about your greatest work related accomplishment.
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How many people did you supervise at your last position?
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How do you evaluate success among your team members?
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What has made you ready for this responsibility?
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What personal traits do you look for in people you are hiring?
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Tell me about a time when you were effective at handling multiple projects at once.
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Give me an example of a time when your communication style helped you to be a more effective leader.
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What do you find to be the most difficult aspect of leading your current team?
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When do you best demonstrate yourself as a leader?