Library Specialist Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for guidance and assistance to patrons regarding general and specific information about the Library and library resources.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Demonstrated knowledge of current issues and trends in archival practices in the areas of descriptive standards, collection management, and preservation standards and practices
• Experience processing archival collections and writing finding aids
• Experience working with an archival collections management system, such as Archon, Archivists’ Toolkit, ArchivesSpace
• Working knowledge of the application of metadata content and metadata structure standards relevant to the archival control of digital collection materials (EAD, Dublin Core, MODS, PREMIS)
• Advanced experience with Word including styles and sections
• Experience with any Contracts Management Tool such as IBM Emptoris, Selectica, Apptus
• Experience with contracts either in contract operations group, law firm or other related function
• Knowledge of Mac OS environment, Word for Mac, FileMaker Pro, and KeyNote

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

Previously, I was responsible for guidance and assistance on how to use online and paper resources as well as library equipment and tools.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Excellent reference and research skills
• Instructional design experience and/or education
• Able to troubleshoot hardware and software issues
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer hardware, current course management software, Web authoring tools, multimedia creation tools, library instructional tools, citation management tools, social media
• Experience supervising, training and mentoring other staff members and/or student employees
• Excellent instruction/teaching skills (individuals and groups)
• Publication design, editing skills, desktop publishing, and basic graphic/instructional design skills
• Experience analyzing basic data

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for assistance to customers using the library’s discovery tools; this requires a knowledge of library resources, including the library catalog and local collections, services, research guides, article access databases, etc.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Knowledge of system security and database fundamentals
• Valid Texas Librarian or Learning Resources Specialist Certificate or Endorsement
• Knowledge of library science
• Knowledge of archival theory and best practices including planning and overseeing a small Archives and digital Archives program
• Familiarity with literature search engines PubMed
• Experience in using an integrated library system, ExLibris
• Experience in working with a variety of application software, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat
• Proficiency with information sources (print, electronic), automated library systems, online library catalogs, electronic databases and the Internet

I would like to submit my application for the library specialist opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for enhancements to library applications to ensure effective and efficient delivery of library digital resources and services.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Understanding of the function and role of academic libraries in higher education
• Familiarity with national and international professional standards, principles and best practices relating to academic libraries, distance education, user services, instruction and research
• Aptitude for accurate, detail-oriented work—both independently and as part of a team—and lead and coordinate team projects in a fast-paced, production- and service-oriented environment
• Able to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, propose solutions to complex problems, and exercise good judgment
• Strong and well-developed service orientation and understanding of work and its impact on other library units the user community
• Advanced effective interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
• Excellent online instruction/teaching skills
• Demonstrated technology skills, use of HTML, and/or Web authoring software

I would like to submit my application for the library specialist opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for circulation, reference and IT/AV support services to library users; teaches and instructs customers in use of library catalog, finding journal and article holdings in the collection, and introductory use of databases like PubMed and clinical databases locating evidence-based medical information.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Requires prolonged sitting, standing and walking
• Manual dexterity to operate PC and other basic office equipment
• Vision in normal range
• Experience in the use of an integrated library system, Sierra
• Experience working with a variety of application software, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat
• Working knowledge of personal computers and on-line system
• Commitment to serving library user needs and the mission of the Candler School of Theology
• MLS, MLIS from an accredited institution