I applied online. I interviewed at Los Angeles Public Library (Los Angeles, CA) in Feb 2019
Interview
Typical Civil Service experience. One applies online and then waits, sometimes months, for a response to set up an interview date. The written portion of the exam has been discontinued. The interview panel is composed of three current library employees.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time you had a disagreement with a co-worker.
How does the mission of LAPL fit in to your job goals.
How does your job experience prepare you for the position for which you are applying.
I interviewed at Los Angeles Public Library (Los Angeles, CA)
Interview
First there is a screening interview where you are asked a set of questions. From this you are given a numerical score. There are so many applicants that you have to score in the 90's to be eligible for an interview for an actual job opening. Many of the people getting the jobs are just recently out of library school or do not have many years of experience in the field.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about a time you had difficulty with a co-worker or manager or library patron (three different questions). How did you handle the situation? What did you learn from it?
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Los Angeles Public Library (New York, NY) in Jun 2020
Interview
I applied online and was interviewed through zoom after completing an advisory essay. Before interviewing, I had to agree to a list of rules. Breaking one of these rules, such as not keeping your head and torso in the video frame at all times or looking at notes, would disqualify you as a candidate. The interviewers did not allow questions after the initial panel interview questions were given. They refused to answer all general questions regarding their library policies and even about the position itself.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Describe and interpersonal conflict you had with another library employee over a library policyand how it was resolved