Interviewing & Hiring Resources

Hiring the right person starts long before the offer is made. From preparing interview questions to evaluating candidates consistently, a structured and transparent process helps ensure better outcomes and stronger hires.

The following resources offer guidance on each step of the interviewing and selection process, with tools you can use or adapt for your library.

Resources:

• Rubric Creation Handout (from Kathy Parker)
  A practical guide to building rubrics for structured candidate evaluation. Includes examples, tips, and templates you can customize.
• North Dakota State Library: Interviewing & Hiring Guide
  A compact overview of best practices in interviewing, including sample questions, legal considerations, and evaluation forms.
• Ask a Manager: Hiring Archive
  A large collection of blog posts from workplace expert Alison Green. Covers real-world hiring scenarios, common pitfalls, and how to improve your hiring process from start to finish.