Library Technician Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the library technician position.

Previously, I was responsible for back-up assistance in the process of daily check-in of serials of all types, including time-sensitive new journals.

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

• Extensive experience providing reference services in an academic library in person, via email and especially chat reference
• Experience or training with reference databases
• Experience providing bibliographic instruction or teaching
• Work without direct supervision and adapt easily to a frequently changing information environment
• Able to listen carefully and ask pertinent questions
• On a case-by-case basis, interpret, enforce, and make appropriate exceptions to library policies and procedures
• Experience with web editing
• Experience with microformats and readers

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for basic late evening and overnight basic Circulation Services, including group study room reservations and checking out/in materials.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Recent experience managing a high volume of work packages in a nuclear power work order library
• Experience using asset tracking tools, such as Maximo, or other industry standard tools
• Working knowledge in the use of collaborative exchange tools including establishing user accounts and accessibility
• Demonstrated proficiency in the maintenance and updates of the InfoWorks tableloader utility and distribution matrix maintenance
• Proficient in the use of Redlining and the Actions module for tracking work reviews and schedule commitments
• Knowledgeable in the use of E-mail IW Loader utility
• Nuclear Power experience is preferred
• Excellent technical and computing skills especially with spreadsheets

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for bibliographic access to materials requiring detailed processing, routine cataloging and diverse book location, reference and procedural information for interpretation, and instruction.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience providing reference services for government documents
• Understanding of the research and writing lifecycle
• Experience with copy cataloging in a variety of formats using OCLC Connexion
• Familiarity with Library of Congress Classification
• Familiarity with an academic library environment
• Familiarity with Resource Description and Access (RDA), Ex Libris’ Alma ILS, and MarcEdit is desirable
• In-depth knowledge of original cataloging, complex copy cataloging, serials management, government documents, image resources, or music
• Standard library helpdesk environment, including frequent use of computer and keyboard

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for efficient access to clinical medical and consumer health information resources through processing interlibrary loans, photocopying journal articles and books, maintaining an orderly book and journal collection through shelving and shelf reading, providing updates of the Library’s journals for Impulse serials updates and SERHOLD updates, and scanning of journals and reference books into Impulse for usage statistics.

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

• Experience in a public service unit of an academic library
• An understanding of the Library of Congress classification scheme
• Experience with Innovative Interfaces integrated library system
• Forward-looking and adaptable to change
• Successfully demonstrated work experience with moving image and recorded sound equipment and collections, including industrial audio and video equipment and processes or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Successfully demonstrated experience working with the public in high-pressure situations
• Demonstrate basic to intermediate proficiency in data entry and inventory databases
• Effective communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the library technician position.

Previously, I was responsible for complex, independent problem solving for issues accessing databases, e-journals, and e-books, which involves advanced understanding of the integration of the libraries' knowledge base, bibliographic database, and discovery system and the methods by which resources are accessed through the vendors' databases.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience creating, using, and maintaining relational databases
• Understanding of the current information resource needs of clients in a college/university setting
• Demonstrated interest in and understanding of organization of information
• Knowledge of command line tools and computer languages
• Basic word processing and other computer skills
• Knowledge of basic library procedures and practices
• Familiarity with integrated library systems (Innovative Interfaces Sierra platform preferred)
• Proficiency in the use of the Internet is necessary