Online catalogue, accounts, and the Surrey Libraries app may be unavailable on Sunday May 25 between 2:00am - 7:00am due to Maintenance. Other online services will be unaffected, including our classic catalogue. Thank you for your patience.
We require library technicians to take job specific tests, usually prior to the interview. Information Services Technicians are required to pass a two-hour written test demonstrating reference, computer and readers’ advisory knowledge, as well as customer service and high level clerical skills. During the test applicants have access to a computer and are encouraged to use the library catalogue, the Internet and other online resources as needed to complete the exam. The test includes types of questions typically asked at our public library information desks.
The Youth Services Technician’s test focuses on services to children and is similar to the information services’ test but includes a storytime demonstration component. The Accessibility Services Technician’s test is similar, but focuses on readers’ advisory knowledge. The Cataloguing Technician’s test is also a two hour written test that focuses on cataloguing and classification.