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University Librarian Mock Interview

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Question 1 of 40

How would your former employer describe you?

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1. They will likely describe me as a passionate worker, dedicated and lover of challenges.

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University Librarian Interview Questions

  • 1. How would your former employer describe you?

  • 2. What Librarian duties did you dislike the most at your previous job?

  • 3. When did you realize you wanted to be a librarian?

  • 4. If you were in charge of ordering new books, would you hold any personal, political, etc, bias towards any books?

  • 5. How are your computer skills?

  • 6. Tell me about your education. How has it prepared you for a career as a Librarian?

  • 7. What do you think your references would say your best skills are?

  • 8. What are your career goals as a Librarian?

  • 9. How do you stay current with new books?

  • 10. Tell me about the most rewarding experience you have had while working in a library.

  • 11. How do you handle stressful situations?

  • 12. What are your qualifications for this position?

  • 13. Which professional organizations do you belong to?

  • 14. What is your cataloging experience?

  • 15. Do you work well on a team? How would you define teamwork?

  • 16. Do you manage your time well?

  • 17. How do you stay motivated?

  • 18. What is your vision for the university library?

  • 19. How would you promote reading?

  • 20. How would you integrate technology into your instruction?

  • 21. Do you have any experience working with college students?

  • 22. What is your greatest strength?

  • 23. What is your greatest weakness?

  • 24. What made you choose a career as an university librarian?

  • 25. Tell me a time when you disagreed with your boss.

  • 26. What motivates you as an university librarian?

  • 27. How did you hear about this position?

  • 28. How well do you work with people?

  • 29. What would you change about yourself to make you a better university librarian?

  • 30. What goals have you set for yourself this year?

  • 31. Why do you want a career as an university librarian?

  • 32. What part of a librarian are you most excited about?

  • 33. If you saw a student stealing a book, what would you do?

  • 34. How strictly do you follow rules and guidelines?

  • 35. What do you know about our university?

  • 36. Why are you the best candidate for us?

  • 37. How long would you expect to work for us if hired?

  • 38. What type of books are your favorite?

  • 39. Do you enjoy helping students with their research?

  • 40. Tell me about a difficult time you had, while helping someone research a subject.