Title: Maintown Public Library Job Application Part-Time Public Library Clerk
1Maintown Public LibraryJob ApplicationPart-Time
Public Library Clerk
2- 1 What is the main idea of Rosas answer to
Question 1? - A. Rosa likes assisting patrons and finding
solutions to issues. - B. Rosa interacts well with others and can use
the Internet. - C. Rosa can use a library catalog and shelve
books. - D. Rosa enjoys reading and has library experience.
Comprehension 1 Demonstrate understanding of
theme/message/ main idea and supporting
details (Reading GLE 2.1.3)
3- 2 How are Rosas answers for Question 3 and
Question 4 similar? - A. Both show the importance of customers asking
library staff for assistance. - B. Both show that satisfied library customers
leave feeling that their needs have been met. - C. Both show that library clerks need to know
how to deal with customer dissatisfaction. - D. Both show the importance of understanding the
different types of media the library has
available.
Analysis 6 Compare and contrast using the
elements of the text(s) (Reading GLEs 2.3.1,
2.4.6)
43 The selection shows Rosas desire to get the
library clerk position. Provide two details
from the selection that support this
idea. ___________________________________________
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Comprehension 1 Demonstrate understanding of
theme/message/ main idea and supporting
details (Reading GLE 2.1.3)
52 A 2-point response provides two text-based details that show why Rosa wants to get the library clerk position. Example Rosa wants to get the position because she is an avid reader and wants to extend her visits.
1 A 1-point response provides one text-based detail that shows why Rosa wants to get the library clerk position.
- Text-based details may include, but are not
limited to - Avid reader, a quality I feel a library clerk
should possess - I volunteer in my school library (student aide
after school) - Experience (training) using a library catalogue /
(check-out system/ researching / processing new
books / shelving books (delivery to the floor)) - Ability to learn tasks in a timely manner /
ensure that the public library gains a valuable
employee - Want to extend my visits / because the library is
a place of learning and reflection (comfortable,
welcoming, well-organized, bright, cheerful)
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3 The selection shows Rosas desire to get the
library clerk position. Provide two details
from the selection that support this
idea. ___________________________________________
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Rosa claims that she volunteers as a library aid
after school and therefore has experience using a
library catalog and check-out system. She also
states that she enjoys the Maintown Public
Library because of it?s design and bright,
cheerful atmosphere.
C. experience using a library catalog and
check-out system. E. Maintown Public Libraryits
design and bright, cheerful atmosphere
This response provides two text-based details to
support the idea that Rosa desires a library
clerk position.
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3 The selection shows Rosas desire to get the
library clerk position. Provide two details
from the selection that support this
idea. ___________________________________________
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Rosa doesn?t want just a summer job. She wants a
regular job. She wants to work 15 hours a week.
She was a student aid after school for two years.
She knows exactly how to handle customers and any
problems.
This response is too vague.
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3 The selection shows Rosas desire to get the
library clerk position. Provide two details
from the selection that support this
idea. ___________________________________________
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Rosa Chan points out her many skills that could
qualify as a library clerk. For example, in
Personal Responses, Question 1, I
have experience using a library catalogue,
assisting others in researching topics through
the internet, and showing books. These are
all required in the Job Duties section. In
Question 3, she believes a clerk should
determine a customer?s needs and make those needs
as a priority. and that, my job would be to
assist them in their search. She would also help
a distressed patron on an expressed concern about
the service or product by asking questions and
trying to solve it.
C. "I have experience using a library catalogue,
assisting others in researching...
This response provides one text-based detail to
support the idea that Rosa desires a library
clerk position.
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3 The selection shows Rosas desire to get the
library clerk position. Provide two details
from the selection that support this
idea. ___________________________________________
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Rosa really wants to work as a library clerk at
the public library. She explains in her answer to
question two that she enjoys spending time in the
library and feels very comfortable there. her
answer to question one explains how she feels
strongly qualified to work there.
E. shefeels very comfortable there.
This response provides one text-based detail to
support the idea that Rosa desires a library
clerk position.
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3 The selection shows Rosas desire to get the
library clerk position. Provide two details
from the selection that support this idea.
Rosa desires to get the library clerk position.
Two details supporting this idea include, I feel
my experience and ability to learn tasks in a
timely manner would translate well to the public
library system and ensure that the public library
gains a valuable employee. Another is, I
consider myself an avid reader, a quality I feel
a library clerk should possess.
C. my experience D. ability to learn tasks in
a timely manner /ensure that the public library
gains a valuable employee. A. avid reader, a
quality I feel a library clerk should possess
This response provides three text-based details
to support the idea that Rosa desires a library
clerk position.
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3 The selection shows Rosas desire to get the
library clerk position. Provide two details
from the selection that support this
idea. ___________________________________________
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She has what is best for the customer in mind so
they would get what they need imediatly. She
knows the system so you wouldnt have to train her.
This response does not provide details to support
the idea that Rosa desires to get the library
clerk position.
12- 4 Which detail supports the summarizing
statement? - Rosa is well qualified for this job.
- A. Rosa reads many different genres of books.
- B. Rosa volunteered as a library aide for two
years. - C. Rosa enjoys the cheerful atmosphere at the
library. - D. Rosa wants to create a positive environment
for customers.
Comprehension 2 Summarize with evidence from the
text (Reading GLE 2.1.7)
13- 5 Why does Rosa use Mr. Morris as a job
reference? - A. Mr. Morris knows that Rosa is an avid reader.
- B. Mr. Morris knows how to resolve customer
service problems. - C. Mr. Morris knows that Rosa understands
library operations. - D. Mr. Morris knows how to write excellent
letters of recommendation.
Analysis 7 Make connections (cause and effect)
within a text (Reading GLE 2.3.1)
14- 6 Which statement is the most important
conclusion the reader may draw from Rosas
response to Question 1? - A. Rosas ability to process books in a timely
manner is useful. - B. Rosas library experience has given her
customer service skills. - C. Rosas student aide activities give her the
skills to work as a library clerk. - D. Rosas enjoyment of mystery and science fi
ction genres adds to her knowledge base.
Critical Thinking 10 Evaluate reasoning and
ideas/themes to draw conclusions and develop
insights related to the text (Reading GLEs 2.4.1,
2.4.5)