All applicants are required to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire as part of the online application process. Responses cannot be changed or edited after submission. Insufficient or non-responsive answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire may result in ineligibility, disqualification, or lower scores.
Responses to items on the Supplemental Questionnaire must be supported by the information provided on the application in order to receive appropriate credit. Please provide a response to each question below to the best of your ability. Please provide all information requested even if the information may appear redundant. Do not write, "See application" or “See resume.”
All experience and education referenced in this questionnaire MUST also appear in the work history and/or education sections of your application. The information provided must be consistent with the information on your application and is subject to verification.
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.
It is suggested that you:
Allow ample time to submit your application and Supplemental Questionnaire responses before the filing deadline
Ensure that your responses are sufficiently detailed to assist in evaluating your knowledge, skills, and abilities
Make note of any error messages and contact the analyst before the filing deadline, if you experience technical difficulties.
INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of the Minimum Qualification 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 on the Supplemental Questionnaire are mandatory for participation in this recruitment process.
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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
Department of Human Resources