Members of the committee may be appointed or elected, and a committee is usually formed only when there is a need to fill a position. Deciphering the position announcement Before beginning the application process, it is important to understand the terminology of position announcements. You must meet these requirements in order to be considered for the position. Particularly at institutions adhering to affirmative action, equal opportunity regulations, candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be hired. Identifying whether one meets the required qualities is sometimes difficult.
Some elements seem straightforward, others appear to be subjective.
Implies that paraprofessional library experience might be acceptable. Also implies that non-library experience might be considered, especially in the area of supervisory skills. This is not an entry-level position. These are elements that the institution would like in order to fill an existing gap, but could work around for the right candidate. This presents an opportunity for you to demonstrate skills and knowledge that are related, but not exactly as suggested.