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1 I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by me with my application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that the information provided may be investigated and or verified through reference checks. I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in or with my application may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).

I have read and understand this information and attest that, to the best of my knowledge, the information I have provided is true and complete.
I have read and understand this information and do not wish to continue the application process.

2 How did you learn about the Librarians-in-Residence program? Maximum length of 250 characters.

3 Name of your ALA-accredited library/information science graduate institution. Maximum length of 250 characters.

4 Title of your Master's of library/information science degree (e.g., MLS, MIS, MLIS, MSLS) and your program/concentration. Maximum length of 250 characters.

5 Graduation date, or anticipated graduation date.

6

Please select your First Choice for placement from among the following seven tracks in the respective service units: Library Services, National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, and the U.S. Copyright Office: Answer to this question is required.

(1) Library Services - Digital Services
(2) Library Services - Cataloging and Metadata
(3) Library Services - Collection Preservation
(4) Library Services - Reference and Instruction
(5) Library Services - Archives and Special Collections
(6) National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled - Digital Services
(7) U.S. Copyright Office - Cataloging and Metadata

7 In the box below, provide a description of your specific experience, education, knowledge, and/or training that supports your response to the previous question. Do not paste your resume here or state SEE RESUME. Failure to provide a narrative for any KSA statement will result in disqualification of your application from further consideration. Maximum length of 10000 characters.

8 Please select your Second Choice for placement from among the following seven tracks in the respective service units: Library Services, National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, and the U.S. Copyright Office: Answer to this question is required.

(1) Library Services - Digital Services
(2) Library Services - Cataloging and Metadata
(3) Library Services - Collection Preservation
(4) Library Services - Reference and Instruction
(5) Library Services - Archives and Special Collections
(6) National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled - Digital Services
(7) U.S. Copyright Office - Cataloging and Metadata

9 In the box below, provide a description of your specific experience, education, knowledge, and/or training that supports your response to the previous question. Do not paste your resume here or state SEE RESUME. Failure to provide a narrative for any KSA statement will result in disqualification of your application from further consideration. Maximum length of 10000 characters.

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Candidate Statement of Interest. Target your statement specifically to the track(s) that you are interested in, by addressing the following points:

How your education, experience and/or training demonstrate your knowledge of librarianship and information science, the use of emerging technologies, and your participation in teamwork.

How your education, experience and/or training align with your selected tracks in the respective service units: Library Services, National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, and the U.S. Copyright Office.

How you would benefit from working in your selected tracks in the respective service units: Library Services, National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, and the U.S. Copyright Office.

How the Librarians-in-Residence program relates to your overall career goals.

Maximum length of 5000 characters.

11 Name, title, email address, and telephone number of the dean or director of your library/information science program with knowledge of your qualifications. Maximum length of 1000 characters.

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Name, title, email address, and telephone number of a faculty member, academic advisor, or a supervisor with knowledge of your qualifications.

Maximum length of 1000 characters.

13 Name, title, email address, and telephone number of a reference of your choosing with knowledge of your qualifications. Maximum length of 250 characters.

The following questions are optional. You may list up to three languages with which you are proficient and rate your proficiency level with each.

14 Please enter a language with which you are proficient and rate your proficiency using the three-point scale.

Full professional/native proficiency (can speak fluently on all levels pertinent to professional needs; can read all styles of the language pertinent to professional needs)
Minimum professional proficiency (can participate in most conversations on professional topics; can read routine correspondence, reports, and some special technical materials)
Limited/elementary proficiency (can satisfy minimum courtesy requirements; can read some numbers and isolated words, phrases, or simple prose within a familiar context)

15 In the box below, provide a description of your specific experience, education, knowledge, and/or training that supports your response to the previous question. Do not paste your resume here or state SEE RESUME. Failure to provide a narrative for any KSA statement will result in disqualification of your application from further consideration. Maximum length of 10000 characters.

16 Please enter a language with which you are proficient and rate your proficiency using the three-point scale.

Full professional/native proficiency (can speak fluently on all levels pertinent to professional needs; can read all styles of the language pertinent to professional needs)
Minimum professional proficiency (can participate in most conversations on professional topics; can read routine correspondence, reports, and some special technical materials)
Limited/elementary proficiency (can satisfy minimum courtesy requirements; can read some numbers and isolated words, phrases, or simple prose within a familiar context)

17 In the box below, provide a description of your specific experience, education, knowledge, and/or training that supports your response to the previous question. Do not paste your resume here or state SEE RESUME. Failure to provide a narrative for any KSA statement will result in disqualification of your application from further consideration. Maximum length of 10000 characters.

18 Please enter a language with which you are proficient and rate your proficiency using the three-point scale.

Full professional/native proficiency (can speak fluently on all levels pertinent to professional needs; can read all styles of the language pertinent to professional needs)
Minimum professional proficiency (can participate in most conversations on professional topics; can read routine correspondence, reports, and some special technical materials)
Limited/elementary proficiency (can satisfy minimum courtesy requirements; can read some numbers and isolated words, phrases, or simple prose within a familiar context)

19 In the box below, provide a description of your specific experience, education, knowledge, and/or training that supports your response to the previous question. Do not paste your resume here or state SEE RESUME. Failure to provide a narrative for any KSA statement will result in disqualification of your application from further consideration. Maximum length of 10000 characters.

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