This Supplemental Questionnaire must be completed and submitted online with the application at the time of filing. Responses cannot be changed or edited after submission. Failure to provide complete responses to this supplemental questionnaire may result in rejection of the application.
Responses to items on the Supplemental Questionnaire must be supported by the information provided on the application in order to receive appropriate credit. Please be sure to include all relevant education and experience in the work history and education sections of the application. A resume will not substitute for a completed application. If you write "see resume" on the application or on the below questionnaire, your application will be rejected.
As a reminder, applicants are required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience prior to the filing deadline. Verification should be attached to the application. Please use the link in the "Other" tab to attach education and experience verification documents to your application.
NOTE: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application or Supplemental Questionnaire may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of this section of the Supplemental Questionnaire is to assess whether the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the classification. The minimum qualifications have been identified as critical for satisfactory performance in this classification. The information provided must be consistent with the information on your application and is subject to verification. The responses in this section of the Supplemental Questionnaire are mandatory for participation in this recruitment process.
Select the option that most closely describes your education. Please note, if the education listed on your application does not support the selection that you make on this question, your application will be rejected. Be sure to include all relevant education in the education section of the application. A resume will not substitute for a completed application. If you write “see resume” on the application, your application will be rejected.
Completion of a Master's degree in Library and Information Studies (MLS/MLIS) from a college or university program accredited by the American Library Association
Completion of a Master's degree in a field OTHER than Library and Information Studies from an accredited college or university
Completion of a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
Completion of an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination)
None of the above
Please list the name of the accredited college or university where you obtained your degree. If you do not have any of the degrees above, please type N/A.
I understand that I must provide a copy of my diploma or transcript showing award of my MLS/MLIS degree from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association at the time of filing my application and that failure to submit this verification will result in the rejection of my application.
I further understand that even if I am a current SFPL employee I must still provide a copy of my diploma or transcript showing award of my MLS/MLIS degree from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association at the time of filing my application and that failure to submit this verification will result in the rejection of my application.
Select the option that most closely describes your qualifying experience. Please note, if the experience listed on your application does not support the selection that you make on this question, your application will be rejected. Be sure to include all relevant experience in the work history section of the application. A resume will not substitute for a completed application. If you write "see resume" on the application, your application will be rejected.
I have 72 months or more of verifiable work experience as a professional librarian.
I have 60 - 71 months of verifiable work experience as a professional librarian.
I have 48 - 59 months of verifiable work experience as a professional librarian.
I have 36 - 47 months of verifiable work experience as a professional librarian.
I have 24 - 35 months of verifiable work experience as a professional librarian.
I have 12 - 23 months of verifiable work experience as a professional librarian.
I have 1 - 11 months of verifiable work experience as a professional librarian.
I do not have any verifiable work experience as a professional librarian.
Please describe your qualifying work experience as a professional librarian.
In addition, please include the following information for every qualifying position:
Your Job Title,
Duties you performed,
Name of your Employer/Organization,
Your Supervisor's name,
Your Supervisor's contact information,
Dates of employment, and
Average number of hours worked.
Select the option that most closely describes your supervisory experience. Please note, if the experience listed on your application does not support the selection that you make on this question, your application will be rejected. Be sure to include all relevant experience in the work history section of the application. A resume will not substitute for a completed application. If you write "see resume" on the application, your application will be rejected.
I have 48 months or more of verifiable work experience as a professional librarian supervising other professional librarians.
I have 36 - 47 months of verifiable work experience as a professional librarian supervising other professional librarians.
I have 24 - 35 months of verifiable work experience as a professional librarian supervising other professional librarians.
I have 12 - 23 months of verifiable work experience as a professional librarian supervising other professional librarians.
I have 1 - 11 months of verifiable work experience as a professional librarian supervising other professional librarians.
I do not have any verifiable work experience as a professional librarian supervising other professional librarians.
Please describe your qualifying work experience as a professional librarian supervising other professional librarians.
In addition, please include the following information for every qualifying position:
Your Job Title,
Supervisory duties you performed,
Number of professional librarians you supervised,
Name of your Employer/Organization,
Your Supervisor's name,
Your Supervisor's contact information,
Dates of employment, and
Average number of hours worked.
I understand that I must provide verification of my qualifying experience at the time of filing my application (current SFPL employees' experience will be automatically verified by a review of the Human Resources Information System data). I further understand that failure to provide this verification will result in the rejection of my application.
INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of this portion of the Supplemental Questionnaire is to determine your knowledge, skills and abilities in job-related areas that have been identified as critical for satisfactory performance in this position. The information provided should be consistent with the information on your application and is subject to verification.
For each of the following task statements indicate the frequency and level of experience by checking one of the boxes listed below each task. Definitions of frequency and level of experience are provided below. For each question please also provide the information requested in the text box following each task statement. If you have had multiple positions to attain the experience, indicate the position that is at the highest level. Please answer every question.
FREQUENCY KEY:
Extensively performed = Regular function of working experience and essential in the performance of the job, at least 25% of job
Moderately performed = Occasional, but important function of working experience, 10% - 24% of job
Rarely performed = Part of job but not a main function, less than 10% of job
Not Performed = No experience performing this function
LEVEL KEY:
Supervised = Supervised, led, or managed the performance of this function
Performed independently = Independently performed this function
Assisted = Assisted in the performance of this function
Not performed = No experience performing this function
1.
I managed and supervised the operations of a group of libraries, library programs, service units or other functional units, which included coordinating with staff, ensuring physical maintenance, security, staffing, budgeting and/or responding to emergency situations.
Frequency Scale
Extensively performed
Moderately performed
Rarely performed
Not performed
Level Scale
Supervised
Performed independently
Assisted
Not performed
In the box below, provide a brief description of your experience performing the function listed above.
Also list the name of your Employer, your Supervisor's name and their contact information, your job title, and the dates of employment where you gained the experience indicated above.
(If you did not perform this function please type N/A in the box below.)
2.
I planned, coordinated, assigned and supervised, through subordinate supervisors, the work of library staff, which included providing direction, support, training and evaluation.
Frequency Scale
Extensively performed
Moderately performed
Rarely performed
Not performed
Level Scale
Supervised
Performed independently
Assisted
Not performed
In the box below, provide a brief description of your experience performing the function listed above.
Also list the name of your Employer, your Supervisor's name and their contact information, your job title, and the dates of employment where you gained the experience indicated above.
(If you did not perform this function please type N/A in the box below.)
3.
I managed, supervised and provided information assistance and direction on the use of print, non-print and electronic resources, such as the on-line catalog, Internet, databases and/or platforms.
Frequency Scale
Extensively performed
Moderately performed
Rarely performed
Not performed
Level Scale
Supervised
Performed independently
Assisted
Not performed
In the box below, provide a brief description of your experience performing the function listed above.
Also list the name of your Employer, your Supervisor's name and their contact information, your job title, and the dates of employment where you gained the experience indicated above.
(If you did not perform this function please type N/A in the box below.)
4.
I managed and supervised the interpretation and implementation of library policy and priorities to staff and the public, which included responding to inquiries, suggestions and concerns and making recommendations to the appropriate supervisor.
Frequency Scale
Extensively performed
Moderately performed
Rarely performed
Not performed
Level Scale
Supervised
Performed independently
Assisted
Not performed
In the box below, provide a brief description of your experience performing the function listed above.
Also list the name of your Employer, your Supervisor's name and their contact information, your job title, and the dates of employment where you gained the experience indicated above.
(If you did not perform this function please type N/A in the box below.)
5.
I managed, supervised and performed information assistance by conducting reference interviews, analyzing and clarifying needs, providing readers advisory, conducting or referring patrons to on-line searches, preparing detailed bibliographies and resource lists.
Frequency Scale
Extensively performed
Moderately performed
Rarely performed
Not performed
Level Scale
Supervised
Performed independently
Assisted
Not performed
In the box below, provide a brief description of your experience performing the function listed above.
Also list the name of your Employer, your Supervisor's name and their contact information, your job title, and the dates of employment where you gained the experience indicated above.
(If you did not perform this function please type N/A in the box below.)
6.
I managed and supervised the planning, coordination, and presentation of programming, training and exhibits by collaborating with staff, community leaders, educators and/or diverse community groups.
Frequency Scale
Extensively performed
Moderately performed
Rarely performed
Not performed
Level Scale
Supervised
Performed independently
Assisted
Not performed
In the box below, provide a brief description of your experience performing the function listed above.
Also list the name of your Employer, your Supervisor's name and their contact information, your job title, and the dates of employment where you gained the experience indicated above.
(If you did not perform this function please type N/A in the box below.)
7.
I have represented my organization in the cultivation development and stewardship of partnerships to support other city departments, community based organizations (CBO) and non-profits.
Frequency Scale
Extensively performed
Moderately performed
Rarely performed
Not performed
Level Scale
Supervised
Performed independently
Assisted
Not performed
In the box below, provide a brief description of your experience performing the function listed above.
Also list the name of your Employer, your Supervisor's name and their contact information, your job title, and the dates of employment where you gained the experience indicated above.
(If you did not perform this function please type N/A in the box below.)
8.
I coordinate and oversaw the activities of staff assigned to the selection, acquisition, cataloging, processing, receiving and/or preservation of library materials, which included evaluating sources for purchase of library materials.
Frequency Scale
Extensively performed
Moderately performed
Rarely performed
Not performed
Level Scale
Supervised
Performed independently
Assisted
Not performed
In the box below, provide a brief description of your experience performing the function listed above.
Also list the name of your Employer, your Supervisor's name and their contact information, your job title, and the dates of employment where you gained the experience indicated above.
(If you did not perform this function please type N/A in the box below.)
9.
I contributed to policy formulation and implementation by chairing/participating in committees.
Frequency Scale
Extensively performed
Moderately performed
Rarely performed
Not performed
Level Scale
Supervised
Performed independently
Assisted
Not performed
In the box below, provide a brief description of your experience performing the function listed above.
Also list the name of your Employer, your Supervisor's name and their contact information, your job title, and the dates of employment where you gained the experience indicated above.
(If you did not perform this function please type N/A in the box below.)
10.
I oversaw the management of collections including collection assessment, selection/deselection and/or maintenance to meet the needs of library users.
Frequency Scale
Extensively performed
Moderately performed
Rarely performed
Not performed
Level Scale
Supervised
Performed independently
Assisted
Not performed
In the box below, provide a brief description of your experience performing the function listed above.
Also list the name of your Employer, your Supervisor's name and their contact information, your job title, and the dates of employment where you gained the experience indicated above.
(If you did not perform this function please type N/A in the box below.)
11.
I performed outreach, developed and maintained strategic partnerships and working relationships, conducted presentations for community groups/schools and other stakeholders, and represented a library in the community.
Frequency Scale
Extensively performed
Moderately performed
Rarely performed
Not performed
Level Scale
Supervised
Performed independently
Assisted
Not performed
In the box below, provide a brief description of your experience performing the function listed above.
Also list the name of your Employer, your Supervisor's name and their contact information, your job title, and the dates of employment where you gained the experience indicated above.
(If you did not perform this function please type N/A in the box below.)
12.
I oversaw, prepared, or managed budgets which included determining needs, reviewing expenditures, and/or making annual recommendations.
Frequency Scale
Extensively performed
Moderately performed
Rarely performed
Not performed
Level Scale
Supervised
Performed independently
Assisted
Not performed
In the box below, provide a brief description of your experience performing the function listed above.
Also list the name of your Employer, your Supervisor's name and their contact information, your job title, and the dates of employment where you gained the experience indicated above.
(If you did not perform this function please type N/A in the box below.)
13.
I conducted business with vendors and departmental finance to develop and maintain contracts and purchase orders.
Frequency Scale
Extensively performed
Moderately performed
Rarely performed
Not performed
Level Scale
Supervised
Performed independently
Assisted
Not performed
In the box below, provide a brief description of your experience performing the function listed above.
Also list the name of your Employer, your Supervisor's name and their contact information, your job title, and the dates of employment where you gained the experience indicated above.
(If you did not perform this function please type N/A in the box below.)
CERTIFICATION: I certify that I am the author of this form and that all the information presented is true and based upon my experience. I understand that prior to an appointment I may be required to provide written verification of any of the information provided above and that I may be required by the hiring department to participate in performance test(s) during the probationary period. I further understand that any false, incomplete, or incorrect statement may result in dismissal or termination of employment with the City and County of San Francisco.
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