I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at San Mateo Public Library Department
Interview
For Open/Competitive, first there is a panel interview with librarians in the Peninsula Library System. Then if you are selected, you move to an interview with three or five San Mateo Public Library employees.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The questions vary from panel to panel and according to what they are most looking for at the time.