· Beginning the Interview
· Greet the interviewer standing up, with a strong handshake, good eye contact and a smile. Try not to turn your back to the interviewer to close the door – keep your body language open, and retain the connection. Follow the lead of the interviewer – small talk/direct approach
During the Interview:
· Listen – carefully to the introduction and to every question
· Clarify - Answer the question that is asked, not what you wish was asked! Ask for clarification if you are unsure
· Detail – do not rush through your answers, give sufficient detail
· Examples – Give concrete examples where possible
· Relax – try not to sound to rehearsed
Body Language:
· Eye contact – strong and effective, natural and interested
· Affirmation – nods, and agreement where necessary. Show that you are listening
· Seating position – avoid barriers if possible (e.g. tables)
· Comfortable – sit in a comfortable position, but not TOO relaxed, (e.g. Legs crossed)
· Positive & Open – non defensive stance: Do not cross your arms, do not wring your hands, face the interviewer, cross your legs towards the interviewer if at all, use your hands to be expressive
· Sitting forward/ Sitting back – Affirmation
Questions:
· Ask some questions at the end of the interview
· Listen to the answers
– strong and effective, natural and interested
· Affirmation – nods, and agreement where necessary. Show that you are listening
Question Tips
Some Typical interview questions,
· Tell me about yourself – be prepared, not too much not too little, focus on the professionally positive always..
· Why did you leave your last position/ company – stay positive always!!
· What do you know about our company – show that you have done your homework
· Why do you want to work here – what can you offer them, what can they offer you. What are your goals?
· What are your strengths and weaknesses – honest & positive
· What has been your most significant achievement?
· How would your last boss describe you – do not go over the top!
· Why should we hire you – what can you offer them
· What are your salary requirements – be confident but not pushy
Some Interview Questions:
1. When we celebrate Librarian Day?
Ans. 12 August
2. Who is the Father of Library Science?
Ans. Dr. S.R. Ranganathan
3. What is the Full form of NISCAIR?
Ans. National Institute of Science Communications And Information Resources
4. What are the five laws of library Science?
Ans. 1. Books are for use.
2. Every reader his\her Book.
3. Every book its reader.
4. Save the time of reader.
5. Library is the growing organism.
5. What is Classification No. according to D.D.C?
Mathematics 510
Economics 330
Political Science 320
Biograpgy 920
Management 658
Public Administration 350
Fine Art 700
Physics 530
Chemistry 540
Law 340
6. What is the main Class of Economics according to Colon Classification?
Ans. X
7. Who is the Director of INFLNET?
Ans. Dr. Jagdish Arora
8. What is the full form of INFLIBNET?
Ans. Information Library Network.
9. Who is the author of "Lazza" novel?
Ans. Tasleem Nasreen.
10. What is the full form of DELNET?
Ans. Developing Library Network.
IMPORTANT INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
1. Introduce Yourself
2. What are your strengths & weakness
3. Why did you decide to enter the field of library and information
science? OR What motivated you to seek a library degree?
4. Why did you decide to apply for this position?
5. Discuss some of your achievement regarding this field.
6. What kind of work environment do you prefer?
7. How are you qualified for this job? OR What qualifications do you
have that make you think you will be a success at this job?
8. Do you have some extraordinary qualities that distinguish you from
others?
9. The person in this position needs to be innovative and proactive.
Can you describe some things you have done to demonstrate these
qualities?
10. How would you rate your communication skills and what have you
done to improve them?
11. What experience do you have dealing with academic scholars?
12. What is your experience with automated systems and with computers
in general?
13. Tell us about yourself and your ambition.
14. Tell us about some of your contribution to improve our field.
15. What do you think a reference librarian's duties should be?
16. Tell us about your subject background and about your coursework
outside of library science.
17. Do you have the skills necessary to create and maintain our WWW
home pages?
18. Do you plan to continue your education?
19. Starting with your last job, would you tell me about some of your
achievements that were recognized by your superiors?
20. What are some things you would like to avoid in a job? Why?
21. What does success mean to you? How do you judge it?
22. What types of things make you angry? How do you react?
23. In what ways do you think you can make a contribution to our
department?
24. Why do you think this library should hire you?
25. Describe your experience in creating documents, proposals,
research findings, or any other form of written copy.
26. Mention some popular reference materials.
27. What does librarianship means?
28. Mention some popular online databases with their subject
coverage.
29. Briefly discuss about Melvil Dewey.
30. Mention some popular journals in our field.
31. Abbreviate ISBN and ISSN. Describe their role in this information
era.
32. What do you mean by "Bibliography”? How will you arrange a
bibliography?
33. Discuss the library movement in your country.
34. Which is more important ' Bibliography or Abstract ' for
controlling information explosion?
35. Briefly discuss about Library Association in your country?
36. Which is the world's oldest Library Association?
37. What is library science?
38. Which is the largest library in the world?
39. What are the major classifications of the DDC?
40. What are the twenty major classes of Library of Congress?
Thanks, courtesy and Reference:
Anil Kumar Jharotia
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