Library Associate Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for back-up to technical services by processing inter-library loan requests from other libraries with the ILLiad software.

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 excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated creative and innovative problem-solving skills
• Proficiency and experience in Microsoft Office
• Experience coaching, mentoring, developing and managing the performance of staff
• Strong collaboration and critical thinking skills
• Excellent project management skills and strong experience developing, managing and forecasting operational budgets
• Demonstrable experience collaborating with diverse populations, local politicians and community boards to generate support, enhance services, and meet the evolving needs of users
• Proficient with technology, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, GMail, social media tools and other library centric technologies

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

Previously, I was responsible for occasional assistance with circulation, customer service, ILL, materials processing, and student aide supervision activities.

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

• Reading knowledge of foreign languages
• Previous experience with planning, publicizing and presenting programs
• Previous work experience or coursework in adult reference services
• Previous experience working or volunteering in a library
• Experience in utilizing various software packages
• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing computing platforms and networks
• Experience with specialized Library systems, digital repositories, color management software, large format digital printers, rapid prototyping equipment and laser cutters
• Experience managing web presence using web authoring and editing technologies (e.g., content management systems, blogging, HTML and CSS)

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

Previously, I was responsible for support to the Circulation section, including processing materials, assisting with course reserves and periodicals, and other related duties as needed.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience with building maintenance issues or renovations preferred
• Strong computer skills, with experience with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong verbal, written, and English communications skills
• Able to enter alpha-numeric data accurately
• LC Classification system
• Expert level knowledge of firm, approval, and use-driven acquisitions methods
• Knowledge of acquisitions and collections methods, practices, and principles
• Knowledge of cataloging and metadata principles and access and discovery systems

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

Previously, I was responsible for leadership, training, support, and feedback to library staff involved in circulation, reserve, and interlibrary loan services.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience providing leadership to a team
• Experience establishing priorities, assigning work, and ensuring proper completion of tasks
• Experience performing complex problem-solving related to library technical services
• Experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and/or Access
• Experience working with an Integrated Library System (ILS) such as Aleph or Sierra
• Experience manipulating and loading MARC records, using such tools as MARCEdit
• Experience maintaining e-resource management and access tools, such as knowledgebases and discovery systems
• Experience with budget management and basic fiscal operations

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for direct assistance to clientele with technology support, information and research needs, and access to and circulation of materials and equipment.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience with text encoding and markup (e.g., HTML, CSS, markdown, TEI)
• Experience with graphics programs (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite)
• Experience with video recording and editing technology
• Experience with digital scholarship and digital humanities technologies in use with digital libraries (e.g., SobekCM, Omeka)
• Familiarity with technologies used to support text mining, text analysis, and topic modeling (e.g., Python, R, Mallet)
• Strong analytical skills and experience in planning and setting priorities
• Experience in project management and project portfolio management for simultaneously managing multiple projects
• Knowledge and experience working in an academic library setting, including basic reference skills and familiarity with major information sources in print and electronic