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Reference Librarian Interview Questions
37 reference librarian interview questions shared by candidates
I had an interview with the department head and the Director. It was mostly a friendly chat. The position was part-time. I had a degree and was working on my master's in Information Sciences and needed experience. It was a win-win situation for both parties.
Tell me about a time when you dealt with a difficult patron.
Have you had experience with Boolean data
How can you contribute to Mount Sinai's mission to DEI and anti racism practices.
What database do you most often refer to? How would you help a new student locate reference guides?
Say I'm an elderly female patron and I've just asked you for a book recommendation, how do you respond?
If you're hired, how long will you remain in this role and where do you see yourself in the future? Do you use Apple or Android?
All questions were standard, and what you would find online for any librarian position. Not heavy on the academics. Did get a question about the teacher who most influenced you and why. The most difficult part was doing the mock presentation for a staff that looked bored and a little tired of participating.
I was asked about the various technological tools that I use in the course of my research.
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