University Librarian Interview Questions
Go Back1. 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.