The practice of requiring candidates to apply on a special form is fairly general, and has the advantage of securing uniformity in the information supplied, and in emphasizing the particulars considered to be the most important. For very important positions the method may be not so advantageous, as valuable conclusions may be drawn from the _manner_ in which candidates present their applications. The following draft form may be suggestive to committees:-- LIBERTON PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMITTEE [Address.] APPLICATION FOR LIBRARIANSHIP _The candidate is particularly requested to answer every question in full, and return to A. B. C. [address], by 12 o’clock on [date to be named], marked on outside of envelope, “Librarianship.”_ 1. Full name. 2. Address. 3. Age next birthday. 4. Married or single. 5. Number of family if married. 6. Is your health good? 7. Have you any physical defect (deafness, lameness, etc.)? 8. Present occupation. 9. Length of service in present occupation. 10. Former occupations, if any. 11. Are you a Fellow or Member of the Library Association? 12. Do you hold the Diploma or any of the Provisional Certificates of the Library Association? 13. Do you possess any of the following qualifications?-- Practical knowledge of modern literature. Practical knowledge of scientific classification. Practical knowledge of library planning. Knowledge of accounts and book-keeping. Experience in management of staff. Practical knowledge of modern library management. 14. State system used in your library for the following departments, and which you would adopt if appointed here:-- Classification. Printed catalogue. Manuscript catalogue. Book issue method. Reference library method. 15. Have you originated any library device, or published books or articles on practical phases of library work? 16. Do you possess any degrees or certificates of an educational kind? 17. Have you made a special study of any particular subject? 18. When could you enter upon duty if appointed? 19. Add here any further relevant particulars [_leave large space_]. Selected candidates, when interviewed, should be examined on the questions scheduled above and on the qualifications specified in Section 68. A few questions by the chairman, based upon these, in addition to the independent suggestions of members of committee, will generally result in obtaining a very fair estimate of the qualifications of each candidate.