INTERVIEW

We're talking to a lot of candidates. Why should we hire you?

"Honestly, I almost feel like the job description was written with me in mind. I have the 6 years of programming experience you're looking for, a track record of successful projects, and proven expertise in agile development processes. At the same time, I have developed my communication skills from working directly with senior managers, which means I am well prepared to work on high-profile, cross-department projects. I have the experience to start contributing from day one and I am truly excited about the prospect of getting started." Practice this question in an interview

What are your long-term career goals?

"My goal right now is to find a position at a company where I can continue to grow and take on new challenges over time. Ultimately, I'd like to take on more management responsibilities and get involved in product strategy. But most importantly, I want to work for an organization where I can build a career."

SKILLS 3

Access Coding Pubmed Library Manuals Medline Schemes Chemical Metadata Readable Databases Reporting Literature Management Collections Researchers Web Analytics Access Systems Implementation Data Management Quality Control Customer Service Site Development Training Sessions Data Visualization Production Support Technical Services Contract Management Development Testing Electronic Research Design Implementation Continuous Improvement Vocabulary Development User Experience Testing Technical Data Goals Design System Systems Customer Services Activities Procedures Production Scientific Documentation Specifications

indexing rules

After finding all the MeSH terms correctly describing the content of an article, the indexer must also weigh the importance of these terms. For example, an article describing kinetics of lactate dehydrogenase, will be indexed with both LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE and KINETICS. However, the main point of this article is LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE, while KINETICS is simply a minor point, which further specifies what is happening with LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE. This distinction between the main and minor points of the article is designated as IM for the main point, and NIM for the minor point. The origin of the designation IM and NIM comes from the time when terms describing major points of the article were printed in Index Medicus. IM meant printed in Index Medicus and NIM meant not printed in Index Medicus. IM terms are the main point of the article, while NIM terms are secondary terms supporting the major points of the article. IM concepts are designated by an asterisk (*).

ClinicalTrials.gov

ClinicalTrials.gov is a database of privately and publicly funded clinical studies conducted around the world.

SKILLS 2

Data Systems Support Development Management Collection Pubmed Literature Nlm Collection Access Resources

Do you consider yourself more of a team player or an individual contributor?

Don't be too candid when answering this question. Most interviewers are looking for someone who can perform on a team and still work autonomously when needed. The best answer will discuss your ability to do both, even if you have a clear preference. As always, keep the job description in mind. If the description stresses teamwork, that's what you'll want to emphasize in your answer.

TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF

I AM A RECENT GRADUATE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE COUNTY WITH A STRONG PUBLIC HEALTH AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS BACKGROUND IN THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY. IN THE PAST SEVEN YEAR I'VE GAINED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE WORKING ON A CONTRACT POSITION AS A RESEARCH ASSISTANT FOR USDA. IN ADDITION, I ALSO HAVE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AT THE STATE LEVEL AS AN INTERN FOR THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH and in the private sector for Beacon health options as a clinical peer advisor specialist. I'M NOW READY FOR MORE CHALLENGING ASSIGNMENTS IN MY CAREER AND THIS POSITION REALLY EXCITES ME TO WORK FOR A WELL-KNOWN INTSITUITION SUCH AS THE NLM.

WHY DO YOU WANT TO WORK FOR US

I HAVE ALWAYS ADMIRED NLM's IMPROVEMENT IN THE PUBLIC ACCESS TO HEALTH INFORMATION AND DEVELOPING NATIONAL PROGRAMS AND COLLABORATIONS TO ACHIEVE THESE GOALS. I REALLY FEEL THAT NLM IS AN ORGANIZATION IN WHICH I COULD EXCEL AND CONTRIBUTE MY PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

NLM is focused on creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. As part of that commitment we will ask you a question about diversity. As part of your interview preparation, we invite you to think about the question, "How will you support and improve diversity at NLM?"

I will support and improve diversity at NLM by learning about the similarities and differences of others and how that positively contribute to the mission of NLM. Immigrating from Ghana to the United States showed me the importance of diversity in the academic and professional realm. Being able to speak two languages and the importance of diversity has helped me to engage more thoroughly in my academic and professional. For example, during my undergraduate education, I notice the importance of diversity during group projects. The diversity in our group including the participants, ideas, and contribution to the project enabled us to complete the successfully complete the project. In addition to resolving issues and concerns when they arise. Explain the value of honoring diverse cultures and learning from others. A team is only effective if everyone feels included. Emphasize that everyone has special talents and gifts to share. Discussing inclusion speaks to diversity, but it also hits on teamwork. Employers are looking for team players and are seeking people who work well together. Combining teamwork and inclusion will make you a desirable candidate. I believe that learning about the similarities and differences of others creates a team that communicates at a high level. I work hard to develop relationships with others so that I can truly understand who they are as individuals. This helps me know how best we can work together. If possible, give specific examples of how you have developed your diversity skills. Be sure to include diversity training, studying or traveling abroad, hosting an exchange student or being a member of a diverse organization. If you speak a second language or have any relevant skills, this is the time to share them. An employer will be impressed with solid evidence showing you understand and appreciate diversity.

ACHIEVEMENTS IN YOUR CURRENT ROLE

IN MY CURRENT POSITION WITH BEACON HEALTH OPTIONS AS A CLINICAL PEER ADVISOR SPECIALIST, I WORK WITH VARIOUS AMOUNTS OF CLINICAL DATA AND CASE REVIEWS. WITHIN FOUR MONTHS OF BEING WITH THE COMPANY, I RECEIVED THE AWARD OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR MY TENACIOUS WORK OF CONSULTING WITH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS REGARDING CASE REVIEW ISSUES AND CONCERNS.

DESCRIBE YOUR CURRENT OR MOST RECENT JOB ROLE.

IN MY CURRENT ROLE I AM CLINICAL PEER ADVISOR SPECIALIST FOR BEACON HEALTH OPTIONS FOR THE PAST YEAR AND A HALF. I PROVIDE SUPPORT TO PSYCHIATRIST IN ORDER FOR THEM TO REVIEW BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CASES. I PROVIDE THEM WITH THE NECESSARY INFORMATION OF A CASE IN ORDER TO HELP THEM MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION. THIS INCLUDES PROVIDER INFORMATION, DATA REGARDING THE CASE SUCH AS DATE OF SERVICE, LEVEL OF CARE AND MEDICAL RECORDS PREPARED BY CASE MANAGERS.

WALK ME THROUGH YOUR RESUME AND YOUR BACKGROUND.

IN THE PAST SEVEN YEAR I'VE GAINED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE WORKING ON A CONTRACT POSITION AS A RESEARCH ASSISTANT FOR USDA. IN ADDITION, I ALSO HAVE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AT THE STATE LEVEL AS AN INTERN FOR THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. ALTHOUGH I LIKE MY CURRENT ROLE, I FEEL I'M NOW READY FOR A MORE CHALLENGING ASSIGNMENT AND NLM REALLY EXCITES ME TO WORK FOR A WELL-KNOWN ORGANIZATION SUCH AS NLM.

1. BSD 2: INDEXING METADATA AND SYSTEMS SPECIALIST - COLLABORATES ON THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF AUTOMATED INDEXING EFFORTS AND PROCESSES FOR ASSIGNING MESH AND OTHER METADATA SUCH AS CLINICALTRIALS.GOV AND NIH GRANT IDENTIFIERS; ASSISTS WITH NETWORK, HARDWARE, AND TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT.

INTEREST AND QUALIFICATIONS: I AM INTERESTED IN THE INDEXING METADATA AND SYSTEMS SPECIALIST POSITION DUE TO MY PASSION FOR HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY. THE MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH INFORMATION IS CRUCIAL TO THE UNDERSTANDING OF MANY CHALLENGES IN OUR HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS. MY QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION STEMS FROM MY PUBLIC HEALTH AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS BACKGROUND. AS A FORMER RESEARCH ASSISTANT AT THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA), I PERFORMED DUTIES SIMILAR TO INDEXING SUCH AS THE FORMATTING OF RESEARCH DATA AND INFORMATION INTO USDA DATABASES. IN ADDITION, I ALSO SUPPORTED THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF OUR RESEARCH DATABASE SYSTEMS BY PERFORMING QUALITY ASSURANCE CHECKS OF THE INFORMATION AND DATA

1. TSD 4: SYSTEMS LIBRARIAN - PROVIDES SUPPORT TO HELP MAINTAIN A LIBRARY SYSTEM USED TO ACQUIRE, CATALOG, PRESERVE, AND MANAGE RESOURCES IN THE NLM COLLECTION. SUPPORTS IMPLEMENTATION OF A NEW DISCOVERY SYSTEM USED TO ACCESS THE NLM COLLECTION. MLIS OR EQUIVALENT DEGREE REQUIRED.

INTEREST AND QUALIFICATIONS: MANAGING PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE NATIONAL NETWORK OF LIBRARIES OF MEDICINE (NNLM) IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF ENSURING INFORMATION AND DATA INTEGRITY. WITH MY INTERNSHIP AT MDH, I PERFORMED SIMILAR DUTIES OF A SYSTEMS LIBRARIAN SUCH AS ACQUIRING, CATALOGING, AND PRESERVING THE DATA AND SUBMISSION OF COMPLAINTS FROM ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES. WITH THIS INFORMATION BEING STORED IN THE MDH DATABASE, I ALSO ASSISTED WITH MAINTAINING A HIGH LEVEL OF ACCURACY WITH THE PROVIDED DATA.

1. PSD 3: CONSUMER HEALTH SPECIALIST - SUPPORTS THE NLM CONSUMER HEALTH SITE AND INTEGRATION OF RELATED RESOURCES INTO A SINGLE CONSUMER HEALTH RESOURCE. REQUIRES HEALTH EXPERTISE; WORKS WITH CONTRACTORS AND STAFF TO KEEP THE 1,000+ TOPICS UP TO DATE AND AVAILABLE ON THE WEB.

INTEREST AND QUALIFICATIONS: MY INTEREST IN THE CONSUMER HEALTH SPECIALIST POSITION IS RELATED TO MY ENTHUSIASM OF PROVIDING HEALTH-RELATED RESOURCES TO VARIOUS COMMUNITIES IN ORDER FOR THEM TO ACHIEVE THEIR HEALTH GOALS. MY EXPERIENCE AS AN INTERN FOR THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT HEALTH (MDH) AND AS A CLINICAL PEER ADVISOR SPECIALIST AT BEACON HEALTH OPTIONS SUPPLEMENTS MY PASSION IN THE AREA OF CONSUMER HEALTH BY PROVIDING THE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE TO FURTHER DEVELOP MY CAREER.

Indexing Manual AND Technical Memoranda

Indexing Manual (NLM Staff access only)The Indexing Manual provides discussion on all aspects of indexing at NLM. The Indexing Manual is provided to all new indexers and is available online to NLM staff. The online version contains a search feature. Technical Memoranda (NLM Staff access only)Technical Memoranda are updates to the Indexing Manual that provide further clarification of a specific issue or address an immediate need. Technical Memoranda are distributed online and on paper to NLM staff.

MEDLINE indexers

MEDLINE indexers describe the content of biomedical articles by assigning subject terms to them. These subject terms are selected from the controlled vocabulary, Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). The MeSH terms assigned to an article appear on the bibliographic citation in PUBMED. They can be used in PUBMED searches and retrieval . The MeSH controlled vocabulary, developed at NLM, contains over 27,000 terms covering life sciences, medicine, as well as many other areas. MeSH vocabulary reflects the progress in biomedical sciences. Every year, several hundred new terms are added to the MeSH vocabulary, and some existing terms are modified. In addition to the MeSH descriptors, MEDLINE indexers also use 79 topical subheadings or qualifiers.

PUBMED/MEDLINE

MEDLINE indexers index more than 850,000 articles each year for inclusion into Pubmed/MEDLINE the largest bibliographic data base in the world.

MESH 2

MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) is the controlled vocabulary of terms organized hierarchically into 16 trees. Each tree is assigned a letter as an identifier.

MeSH

MeSH is the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus. It consists of sets of terms arranged in a hierarchical structure that permits searching at various levels of specificity. The MeSH vocabulary is organized into a series of trees.

WHY DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 5 YEARS

My goal right now is to find a position at aN ORGANIZATION where I can grow and take on new challenges over time.Ultimately, I'd like to assume more responsibilities But most importantly, I want to work for an organization where I can build a career IN THE FIELD OF HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY AND I BELIEVE THAT NLM CAN IS AN INSTITUTION WHERE I WILL ABLE TO TO EXCEL AT MY GOALS

Tell me about a time when you failed.

Nobody likes to talk about failures -- especially in a high-stakes job interview when you're being judged by a stranger. However, your ability to discuss failure gracefully can go a long way in demonstrating your honesty and ability to learn from your mistakes. This question also helps the interviewer see that you can take calculated risks and learn from your mistakes. The key is to choose a failure that doesn't reveal any serious mistakes or unprofessional behavior that could raise concerns about your qualifications for the job. Pick a project or initiative that failed due to a combination of factors (not just your actions) and identify something that you learned from the experience. Ideally, your failure story will also showcase some of your positive qualities (initiative, calm under pressure, diplomacy, persistence). Practice this question in an interview

PSD: Public Services Division

Public Services Division The Public Services Division (PSD) is responsible for providing access to, maintaining, digitizing, and preserving print and nonprint material in the NLM collection. In addition, PSD staff develop and maintain MedlinePlus and MedlinePlus Connect, consumer health information resources available on the NLM website. Collection Access Section The Collection Access Section provides access to the library's collection to patrons using the library's reading room and through interlibrary loan. The section also manages DOCLINE®, NLM's automated interlibrary loan request, routing, and referral system for sending and receiving document requests that is utilized by health science libraries across the U.S. and Canada, and many libraries worldwide. Preservation and Collection Management Section The Preservation and Collection Management Section works to extend the life of and expand access to the collections through an active binding, digitization, and preservation program. Digitized titles are available online via NLM's Digital Collections. In partnership with the Wellcome Trust, the section digitizes backfiles of biomedical journal literature, which are made freely available online in PubMed Central (PMC), NLM's digital archive of life sciences journal literature. The section also manages the collection by maintaining the stacks, ensuring collections security, and managing the Library's Journal Donation Program designed to encourage libraries to donate print journals, indexes, and other serials they no longer wish to retain. Reference and Web Services Section The Reference and Web Services Section helps to meet biomedical information needs of U.S. health professionals, scientists, health sciences librarians, and the public. Librarians help online and onsite researchers use NLM products and services, such as PubMed and a variety of electronic and print resources, during regular hours. As the primary contact point for online visitors, Reference and Web Services staff respond to requests for help with any of the resources, services, and programs of the Library. Staff can be reached through an online Support Center, by telephone (1-888-FIND-NLM), or by mail. Onsite researchers may access hundreds of databases and other electronic full text resources, including NLM's extensive collection of journal subscriptions. Staff also maintain the NLM website, advise medical librarians in the United States, and create and maintain selected Topic-Specific Queries. Reference and Web Services Section staff also provide leadership and support in technology and health content for the Library and many of its key products. The Section's primary responsibilities include MedlinePlus, one of the library's consumer health websites and MedlinePlus Connect, which links health IT systems, patient portals and electronic health record (EHR) systems to relevant, authoritative patient health information from MedlinePlus.gov.

Tell me about a time

SITUATION: ACTION: RESULTS:

SKILLS

SKILLS Databases Documentation Technical Testing Training Data Management Technical Documentation Business Requirement Analytics Customer Service Web Analytics User Experience Technical Specifications Technical Services Quality Control Production Support Data Visualization Visualization Contract Management Continuous Improvement Coding Specifications Research Reporting Metadata Engagement Design User Experience Testing

WHAT ARE YOUR STRENGTHS

SOME OF THE STRENGTHS THAT I HAVE IS THAT I AM DETAILED ORIENTED AND QUICK LEARNER. WHEN I FIRST STARTED MY CURRENT POSITION THERE WERE SIGNIFICANT OF DETAILS OF INFORMATION I HAD TO LEARN (EG. DUE DATE FOR SPECIFIC CASES AND DOCTOR WHO DO SPECIFIC CASES) I WAS ABLE TO LEARN ALL THE NECESSARY INFORMATION WITHIN 60 DAYS OF STARTING MY POSITION. THE DIRECTOR AND MY MANAGER FOR OUR DEPT RECOGNIZED MY ABILITY LEARN QUICKLY AND ATTENTION TO DETAILS, AS A RESULT, THIS LED TO MY PERFORMANCE AWARD FOR THE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH.

WHAT ARE YOUR WEAKNESSES

SOMETIME I PLACE TO MUCH EMPHASES ON ACHIEVING ACCURACY AND PRECISION WHICH CAN SOMETIME LEAD TO SPENDING TOO MUCH TIME ON A CONCERN OR ISSUES. WORKING ON TAKING A STEP BACK AND REVISITING THE TOPIC/ISSUE "MY GREATEST WEAKNESS IS THAT I SOMETIMES HAVE TROUBLE SAYING 'NO' TO REQUESTS AND END UP TAKING ON MORE THAN I CAN HANDLE. IN THE PAST, THIS HAS LED ME TO FEEL STRESSED OR BURNT OUT. TO HELP MYSELF IMPROVE IN THIS AREA, I USE A PROJECT MANAGEMENT APP SO I CAN VISUALIZE HOW MUCH WORK I HAVE AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT AND KNOW WHETHER OR NOT I HAVE THE BANDWIDTH TO TAKE ON MORE." MY WEAKNESS IS THAT NATURALLY I TEND TO BE SHY IN PERSON AND CAN SOMETIME PREVENT ME FROM BEEN ASSERTIVE. HOWEVER, I AM WORKING ON IMPROVING THIS AND MY CURRENT POSITION AT BEACON HEALTH OPTIONS HELPS ME A LOT BECAUSE I INTERACT WITH A LOT OF PEOPLE ON A DAILY BASIS SUCH AS PROVIDERS AND CASE MANAGERS REGARDING ISSUES AND CONCERNS. AS A RESULT, I AM ABLE TO GET OUT OF MY COMFORT ZONE TO EXPRESS MY SOLUTIONS TO THOSE ISSUES OR CONCERN. WHICH WAS RECOGNIZED BY MY SURPERVIOSR AND RESULTED IN AN AWARD FOR EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR MY NUMEROUS CONTRIBUTION TO THE BUSINESS OPERATIONS

TSD: Technical Services Division

Technical Services Division The Technical Services Division (TSD), Library Operations, National Library of Medicine, is responsible for the selection, acquisition and cataloging of all materials for the NLM modern collection. TSD coordinates technical services programs and projects with the library community including other national and research libraries in the U.S. and abroad, several library associations, and other Government and non-Government organizations. Office of the Chief The TSD Office of the Chief (OC) focuses on Division-wide planning and administration, strategic efforts and collaborations. The OC is responsible for the periodic review and revision of the Collection Development Guidelines of the National Library of Medicine which is updated to reflect shifting emphases in health care, advances in medical research, and new formats. To monitor the effectiveness of NLM's acquisitions program TSD oversees an ongoing program of collection assessment and evaluation. The Chief represents NLM as a standing member of two American Library Association Interest Groups: Technical Services Directors of Large Research Libraries and Chief Collection Development Officers of Large Research Libraries. Collection Development and Acquisitions Section The Collection Development and Acquisitions Section builds the NLM modern biomedical literature collection, including print and electronic resources and other digital content according to the Guidelines. NLM librarians annually review thousands of titles and select serials, monographs, audiovisuals and other materials published world-wide in more than 55 languages. Staff also assist in the selection of materials to digitize from the NLM collection, content for PubMed Central and the Bookshelf, foreign language support for MedlinePlus, and the Literature Selection Technical Review Committee (LSTRC). NLM subscribes to approximately 16,000 unique serial titles, of which over 5,200 are indexed for MEDLINE. The Section provides initial bibliographic control for selected resources. Materials are acquired through firm order and approval plan arrangements with domestic and foreign publishers and vendors, subscription vendors, the Library of Congress Overseas Offices and gifts. The Section licenses and manages access to electronic resources. For further information, see the Section Home Page. Cataloging and Metadata Management Section The Cataloging and Metadata Management Section is responsible for review and development of cataloging policies for descriptive and subject cataloging and classification of modern print, audiovisual, and electronic resources acquired for the NLM collection. The Section creates and maintains the bibliographic records resident in NLM's public access catalogs, LocatorPlus and the NLM Catalog. LocatorPlus contains records in the MARC 21 format and displays holdings and item availability. The NLM Catalog uses the NCBI Entrez retrieval system and records are structured in a locally defined XML format. See Bibliographic Records Accessible on the Web for additional information. NLM bibliographic records are available via ftp in MARC 21 format or in XML format. For further information, see NLM Data Distribution Program. The Section maintains and develops the NLM Classification, a scheme for the shelf arrangement of medical literature in libraries. This tool is available online. The Section also maintains NLM's internal authority file used in the creation of bibliographic records, including over 1.2 million name, title, and subject heading records and assigns the NLM title abbreviations for indexed serials. For further information, see the Section Home Page. Library Technology Services Section The Library Technology Services Section manages the bibliographic and digital library systems used to support the Division's collection development, acquisitions, licensing, electronic resources management and cataloging operations. These systems also support a broad range of NLM services including collection management, circulation, preservation, indexing and access to the NLM collection. The Section coordinates the maintenance, development, testing, training and documentation for numerous systems, including the NLM integrated library system, online public access catalog LocatorPlus, electronic resources management systems and systems to support NLM indexing and citation creation activities. The Section leads the development of NLM's repository, Digital Collections. Section staff evaluate and test NLM desktop software applications and provide first-level hardware and software desktop support for the Division. Cooperative Programs The Technical Services Division coordinates its collection development policies and retention practices with the Library of Congress (LC) and the National Agricultural Library (NAL). These national libraries occasionally issue joint collecting policy statements which NLM makes available on the Collection Development and Acquisitions web page. TSD staff participate in the Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC), a coalition of libraries organized to promote effective cooperative cataloging by increasing the availability of standard bibliographic records. Under the PCC umbrella, TSD: Supplies new serials cataloging information to the CONSER database via the OCLC system. CONSER, the cooperative online serials bibliographic record component of the PCC, is an authoritative source for bibliographic records, documentation, and training materials for serials cataloging. Participates in the Cataloging-in-Publication (CIP) Program with the Library of Congress in which books are cataloged from galley proofs and the cataloging information is issued with the book at the time of publication. Contributes records for English-language materials to BIBCO, the monographic bibliographic record component of the PCC. Contributes name authority records used in NLM cataloging to the Library of Congress for NACO, the name authority program component of the PCC.

BSD: Bibliographic Services Division

The Bibliographic Services Division (BSD), a part of Library Operations at the National Library of Medicine (NLM), fosters expanded access of health information to health professionals and the general public by creating MEDLINE®, the NLM premiere citation database to biomedical literature references. The Office of the Chief supports: Interactions with publishers and editors of biomedical journals and assisting the Literature Selection Technical Review Committee (LSTRC) in their review of journals for inclusion in MEDLINE. A list of committee members is available. A list of titles recently selected is also available. The production and management of drug information found in DailyMed and RxNorm The Division is composed of two Sections: Index Section - creates and maintains the MEDLINE database containing citations to current articles from over 5,200 of the world's biomedical journals; coordinates the data review, indexing, and commentary content; and conducts research leading to more efficient forms of indexing and metadata application. MEDLARS Management Section (MMS) - responsible for coordinating the overall development and management activities for terminology products such as the Unified Medical Language Service (UMLS), the Value Set Authority Center (VSAC), SNOMED CT and the Common Data Element Repository (https://cde.nlm.nih.gov/); creates and maintains the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) vocabulary and associated MeSH tools; provides serials support for MEDLINE, PMC, Genbank and Author Manuscript titles; and supports NLM Chemical and Toxicological systems and services, such as ChemIDplus and PubChem.

WHO IS NLM

The National Library of Medicine (NLM), on the campus of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, has been a center of information innovation since its founding in 1836. The world's largest biomedical library, NLM maintains and makes available a vast print collection and produces electronic information resources on a wide range of topics that are searched billions of times each year by millions of people around the globe. It also supports and conducts research, development, and training in biomedical informatics and health information technology. In addition, the Library coordinates a 6,500-member National Network of Libraries of Medicine that promotes and provides access to health information in communities across the United States. The National Library of Medicine(1) assists the advancement of medical and related sciences through the collection, dissemination, and exchange of information important to the progress of medicine and health; (2) serves as a national information resource for medical education, research, and service activities of Federal and private agencies, organizations, and institutions; (3) serves as a national information resource for the public, patients, and families by providing electronic access to reliable health information issued by the National Institutes of Health and other trusted sources; (4) publishes in print and electronically guides to health sciences information in the form of catalogs, bibliographies, indexes, and online databases; (5) provides support for medical library development and for training of biomedical librarians and other health information specialists; (6) conducts and supports research in methods for recording, storing, retrieving, preserving, and communicating health information; (7) creates information resources and access tools for molecular biology, biotechnology, toxicology, environmental health, and health services research; and(8) provides technical consultation services and research assistance.

Describe the most challenging work situation that you have faced.

This behavioral interview question is designed to help the interviewer learn more about how you solve problems and overcome obstacles. Behavioral interview questions ask you to detail how you have behaved in a certain situation in the past. This can tell the interviewer a lot about how you might respond in a similar situation while working for them. If an interviewer asks this question, they are likely looking to hire a candidate with critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The interviewer wants to see that you have been able to succeed in the face of challenges. You may want to use the Big Interview Answer Builder to plan how you will answer this behavioral question. Choose a situation in which the situation was truly difficult and you played a key role in achieving a successful outcome. Develop your interview story and be prepared to respond to follow-up questions.

Tell me about a time when you had to meet a tough deadline.

This behavioral interview question is designed to help the interviewer learn more about your ability to get things done on time. Behavioral interview questions ask you to detail how you have behaved in a certain situation in the past. This can tell the interviewer a lot about how you might respond in a similar situation while working for them. When interviewers ask this question they are likely looking to hire a candidate who can prioritize and effectively manage their time. You may want to use the Big Interview Answer Builder to plan how you will answer this behavioral question. Choose a situation in which you found a way to meet a deadline despite challenges. Develop your interview story and be prepared to respond to follow-up questions. Practice this question in an interview

ANSWERING BEHAVIORAL QUESTION

USE THE STAR APPROACH SITUATION TASK ACTION RESULTS

WHY ARE YOU LOOKING FOR NEW OPPORTUNITIES?

WELL, I HAVE LEARNED A LOT AT MY CURRENT POSITION OVER THE LAST YEAR AND A HALF, I DO FEEL THAT I AM READY TO TAKE ON MORE CHALLENGING ASSIGNMENT AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN ORDER TO ADVANCE MY CAREER IN THE HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY. I AM EXCITED TO USE MY PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND TO CONTRIBUTE TO NLM MISSIONS. I THINK IT WOULD BE A GREAT FIT GIVEN MY EXPERIENCE AND MY GOALS."

QUESTIONS TO ASK INTERVIEWER

WHAT QUALITIES DO YOU THINK ARE MOST IMPORTANT FOR SOMEONE TO EXCEL IN THIS POSITION? WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT WORKING FOR THIS COMPANY? WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT PRIORITIES FOR THE COMPANY/DEPARTMENT RIGHT NOW? WHAT MORE CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT A TYPICAL DAY ON THE JOB? WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN CANDIDATES FOR POSITIONS IN YOUR GROUP? WHAT ARE THE CRITICAL SKILLS/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE NEEDED IN THIS FIELD? WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB AND/OR ORGANIZATION? WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES YOU FACE ON THE JOB? WHAT'S YOUR TYPICAL DAY LIKE? WHAT IS AN INTERESTING PROJECT YOUR DIVISION IS WORKING ON NOW?

INDEXING PROCESS

ntroduction Read carefully and understand the title. Read the introduction down to the point where the author states the purpose of his article and correlate it with the title. Absorb but do not necessarily attempt to index the introductory material since this is usually a statement of known facts upon which the present study is based. Scan the body of the article, focus on the Materials & Methods section and the Results section. Note section headings, paragraph headings; italics, boldface; charts, plates, tables, illustrations; laboratory methods, case reports, etc. Headings supplied by the author usually herald the content of the section headed. Select for indexing only those subjects actually discussed as opposed to those subjects merely mentioned (and of little or no value in retrieval). Read the summary or conclusions of the author to determine whether he achieved the aims set forth in his stated purpose. Weigh conclusions based on the text but do not index implications or suggested future applications. Do not index conclusive statements not supported by discussion in the text. Scan the abstract, if there, for items missed in indexing, being careful, however, to locate actual discussions within the text of the article; ignore mere implications. Scan the author's own indexing if supplied or the keywords supplied by the publisher to see whether the concepts chosen are actually discussed in the text and if they have been indexed. Scan the bibliographic references supplied by the author for clues and further corroboration.