Assistant Librarian Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for assistant librarian, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for excellent user experience at the iDesk through hands-on individualized assistance with instruction, research and technology ensuring seamless access to all Library resources.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge of infrastructure and data management functions of integrated library systems as they relate to an electronic resources management system
• Knowledge in the area of electronic resource identification, analysis and processing, e-access trouble-shooting and general electronic resource management
• Demonstrated experience reading, managing, and negotiating license agreements
• Experience implementing and using an Electronic Resource Management System
• Knowledge of trends and issues with e-resources and a commitment to keeping current with changes, including awareness of issues of vendors, packages, aggregators, platforms, licensing, pricing models, and financial and statistical management needs
• Knowledge of copyright, intellectual property, and fair use as it pertains to licensing electronic resources
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical, organizational, and creative problem solving skills
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of Library content discovery applications and systems

In response to your job posting for assistant librarian, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for timely original and complex cataloging for library materials in all formats and languages, including print and electronic monographs, and serials;.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including public speaking and instruction
• Knowledge of Windows operating system and familiarity with MS Office applications
• Knowledge of social media marketing, branding, or graphic design
• Working knowledge of academic research methods and processes
• Applied usage of online instruction and research tools and systems
• Experience working in public services
• Experience working in team environments
• Skill in the development of web-based and other electronic information delivery services (SharePoint preferred)

Please consider me for the assistant librarian opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for efficient, innovative, and technology focused methods to NIC for the effective dissemination of information and library resources.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Demonstrated experience or interest in online instructional design, and/or familiarity with design tools
• Demonstrated knowledge of metadata formats, standards, and schemas
• Experience working in libraries of any kind
• Knowledge of current and developing information technologies, standards, and trends
• Knowledge of best practices for designing, developing, and maintaining Web sites
• Capacity to thrive in a diverse campus community
• Knowledge of or experience in administering ExLibris' PRIMO
• Experience or coursework in reference, library instruction, and collection development

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the assistant librarian position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for research assistance at the library reference/research help desk during scheduled times, by appointment, and through web-based interactive services.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience with research analysis technologies to support digital scholarship and learning
• Good customer service skills and professional manner
• Knowledge of basic information sources, basic cataloging principles, and database searching
• Knowledge of web search engines and advanced search techniques
• Demonstrated knowledge of assessment trends and tools available to and commonly used by academic research libraries
• Successful experience in assessment and data representation in academic research library environments
• Working knowledge of statistical software applications used for analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data
• Knowledge of student success and learning outcomes assessment in academic libraries

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the assistant librarian position.

Previously, I was responsible for reference assistance to students, faculty, and staff using print, computer-based, and web-based library materials and resources.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge of library licensing policies and procedures
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules and regulations that impact public libraries
• Knowledge of process improvement theories and practices for public libraries
• Skill in written communication to executive and subject matter expert audiences and the news media
• Skill in guiding and leading a professional staff
• Skill in overseeing and conducting complex audits and investigations
• Skill in reading, analyzing and interpreting accounting and technical journals, financial reports, legal documents and procedures manuals
• Strong reference/public service background