Category: Interview question

How do you handle situations where patrons request assistance in legal areas outside of your expertise?

Can you provide an example of a time when you had to mediate a conflict between patrons within a law library?

What steps do you take to ensure that the law library collection is up-to-date and relevant for its users?

Can you discuss your experience in providing training or instruction to patrons on legal research techniques?

How would you handle a situation where a patron is struggling to find relevant legal information using available resources?

Have you ever participated in the development or implementation of a law library’s information literacy program?

Can you explain the process you would follow to evaluate and select new legal resources for a law library collection?

Are you familiar with any specialized legal research tools or software that could enhance your work as a law librarian?

How comfortable are you with using various legal research databases, such as Westlaw or LexisNexis?

Can you discuss your familiarity with legal research methodologies, including both print and online resources?