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Library and Information Advisor • Boston
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

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1. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your background in library and information services? Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your background in library and information services?

2. What attracted you to apply for the Library and Information Advisor position within our NHS Trust? What attracted you to apply for the Library and Information Advisor position within our NHS Trust?

3. What do you believe constitutes excellent customer care in a library setting? What do you believe constitutes excellent customer care in a library setting?

4. Can you provide an example of a challenging interaction with a library user and how you resolved it? Can you provide an example of a challenging interaction with a library user and how you resolved it?

5. How would you ensure that all visitors feel welcome and supported when they enter the library? How would you ensure that all visitors feel welcome and supported when they enter the library?

6. What experience do you have in delivering library induction sessions to new users? What experience do you have in delivering library induction sessions to new users?

7. How do you keep up-to-date with the latest resources and technologies available in library and information services? How do you keep up-to-date with the latest resources and technologies available in library and information services?

8. Can you explain your approach to assisting users in sourcing requested books and journal articles from other libraries? Can you explain your approach to assisting users in sourcing requested books and journal articles from other libraries?

9. Describe a situation where you worked as part of a team to achieve a common goal. What was your role? Describe a situation where you worked as part of a team to achieve a common goal. What was your role?

10. How would you support your colleagues in enhancing the library services provided to users? How would you support your colleagues in enhancing the library services provided to users?

11. This role requires working flexibly; how do you manage your time effectively when handling multiple tasks? This role requires working flexibly; how do you manage your time effectively when handling multiple tasks?

12. Can you provide an example of a time when you had to work independently to resolve an issue? What was the outcome? Can you provide an example of a time when you had to work independently to resolve an issue? What was the outcome?

13. How do you see the library contributing to clinical practice and patient care within the NHS? How do you see the library contributing to clinical practice and patient care within the NHS?

14. In your opinion, what role does continued professional development play in the success of library and information services in healthcare settings? In your opinion, what role does continued professional development play in the success of library and information services in healthcare settings?

15. What skills or experiences do you believe would make you particularly successful in this role? What skills or experiences do you believe would make you particularly successful in this role?

16. How do you plan to further develop your skills in library and information services? How do you plan to further develop your skills in library and information services?

17. The NHS has core values such as respect and dignity, compassion, and working together for patients. How do these values resonate with you in a library context? The NHS has core values such as respect and dignity, compassion, and working together for patients. How do these values resonate with you in a library context?

18. Why do you think it is important for library services to adapt to the needs of healthcare professionals and patients? Why do you think it is important for library services to adapt to the needs of healthcare professionals and patients?

19. What do you hope to achieve in your first few months in this position? What do you hope to achieve in your first few months in this position?

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Role: Library and Information Advisor in Boston

Interviewed on Wednesday 23 April 2025 at 17:09.

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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nLibrary and Information Advisor with United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust in Boston\n\n This post will not commence before April 2025 An exciting job opportunity has arisen within the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust's Library and Knowledge Services team. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our team to work as a Library and Information Advisor at Pilgrim Hospital, in Boston. You will work alongside our three Library and Information Advisors, who are based at Lincoln County Hospital and Grantham and District Hospital. The Library and Knowledge Services team delivers library services and resources to all staff working at United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust, and Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. We aim to support and enhance clinical practice and patient care, personal and professional development, education and training, organisational and service development and research. This role is for 30 hours per week, delivering an user facing, efficient, front-line service in the library, acting as first point of contact to all visitors. The successful job applicant must have good customer care skills, with a strong focus on supporting the needs of current and potential library service users. You will be responsible for welcoming visitors into the library space and assisting users to access library resources to find information for themselves. You will also process and answer user enquiries, confidently deliver individual or group library induction sessions and help to source requested books and journal articles from other libraries. You must be able to work flexibly, both independently and as a team player. About us What should you do next? Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!!! "}