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Question of the Week

Q. How can I prepare for a civil service exam?

Books

  • Search the Library Catalog by subject for "Civil Service -- United States -- Examinations" and/or the library shelves in the 351.3 area to find the following titles and many others:
  • Civil Service Handbook: How to Get a Civil Service Job Call Number: 353.003 CIVIL S
  • 24 Hours to the Civil Service Exams Shannon R. Turlington
    Call Number: 351.3 TURLING
  • General Test Practice for 101 U.S. Jobs Call Number: 351.3 GENERAL
  • Airport Security Guard Call Number: 351.3 AIRPORT
  • Fire Examinations, All States Call Number: 351.3 FIRE EX
  • How to Prepare for the Civil Service Examination for Stenographer, Typist, Clerk, and Office Machine Operator by Jerry Bobrow
    Call Number: 651.3741 BOBROW
  • Clerk-Carrier (U.S.P.S.): Test Preparation Study Guide, Questions and Answers Call Number: 351.3 CLERK C
  • Able Seaman Call Number: 351.3 ABLE SE

Web Sites:

Community Resources

  • Worksource Vancouver Town Plaza 5411 East Mill Plain Blvd., Suite 15
    Vancouver, WA
    360-735-5000
  • Worksource Columbia River Gorge 107 West Jewett Blvd.
    White Salmon, WA 98672
    800-511-7388 or 509-493-1210

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Related FVRL Web Pages

  • The library subscribes to Learning Express. a database that contains practice tests for many Civil Services areas including: Federal Clerical, Postal Worker, Border Patrol, Corrections Officer, Police Officer, and Treasury Enforcement Agent.
    To connect, click on the Online Databases link, then click Connect to Databases, enter your library card number and last name, then select Learning Express from the list.

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