Reference Librarian Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for additional legal research instruction such as class presentations, targeted instructional programs, library tours or continuing legal education seminars.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Demonstrated familiarity with science or engineering disciplines
• Self-motivated, superior attention to detail, excellent organizational skills
• Academic or equivalent reference or public services experience
• Experience working with online information resources
• Experience with citation management tools, such as Zotero or EndNote
• Understanding of the importance of information literacy in developing student learning in an academic institution
• Experience with curriculum and instruction and formal teaching
• Previous reference experience desirable

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for in-depth legal and business research services to attorneys and staff in a wide variety of practice areas using both print and online resources.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Demonstrated knowledge of African, African-American or African Diasporan history
• Experience providing reference and research services including use of online catalogs, databases and Internet information sources
• Analyzing and problem solving
• Basic computers competency including online database searching
• Demonstrated experience in discipline specific research methodologies
• Broad-based interest in, and current awareness of, information technology applications for the delivery of library information
• Experience with QuestionPoint virtual reference software desirable
• Undergraduate work and/or previous experience supporting Education and/or Literature programs in an academic setting

I am excited to be applying for the position of reference librarian. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for research services (legal and business) to attorneys and staff in a wide variety of practice areas using both print and online 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:

• Enthusiasm for teaching and experience with information literacy instruction
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with online research resources, course management systems, and content management systems
• Instruction and reference experience in an academic library
• Have a dynamic and engaging teaching style, with demonstrable pedagogical skill and an interest in innovative teaching methods
• Broad familiarity with research methods in major disciplines
• Provide a leadership role on collaborative library projects as needed
• Experience teaching in a course-integrated library instruction program, and/or credit-bearing term-length information literacy courses
• Experience or knowledge of library technologies, instructional design, institutional repositories, and/or managing social media communication

I am excited to be applying for the position of reference librarian. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for specialized research assistance using library resources (online databases, the Alaska Library Catalog, and print materials) and technology assistance to UAS students, staff, faculty, and community members in-person and via phone, chat, and email.

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

• Experience with teaching with technology, developing digital content, working with technologies and tools such as learning management systems, video creation/editing software, and presentation tools
• Knowledge of issues and current trends in libraries, particularly college and university libraries
• Knowledge of current library and educational trends, the use and content of reference sources, and library operations
• Experience developing online learning objects using software such as LibGuides
• Experience developing videos using multimedia software such as Camtasia
• Recent experience delivering instruction
• Experience integrating information literacy concepts into teaching
• Experience delivering instruction to lower division undergraduates in an academic environment

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

Previously, I was responsible for informal, impromptu training to library customers in the use of databases and other resources provided and supported by Miner Libraries.

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

• Experience teaching in a library or in higher education
• Familiarity with the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy, other issues and trends in higher education learning
• Experience in a library setting providing information services, including reference and public programming
• Spanish language strongly preferred
• Basic understanding of emerging library technologies, service and urban public library issues preferred
• Active participation in the intellectual and administrative life of the Law School
• Proven track record in creating and implementing programs and classes
• Use of web based programs, software, and technology to create learning materials