Library Technician Cover Letter Examples

Dear Mr. Sims:

When I learned of your need for a skilled Library Technician to join your team at the Ballard neighborhood branch of the Seattle Public Library, I quickly decided to submit my resume for your review. As an enthusiastic and educated professional with a newly earned Associate’s degree in Library Science, I am well prepared to make a strong contribution and surpass your expectations for this role.

From updating databases and registering patrons to shelving materials and resolving reader inquiries, my skill set and qualifications are a strong match with your needs for this position. With solid experience in library assistance and support with the Queen Anne branch of the SPL, my background includes performing a range of general library responsibilities and public services to support overall functionality and patron satisfaction. Furthermore, with my successful ability to assist library users in research efforts, information acquisition, and materials location—along with my superior customer service, problem solving, and organization talents—I am ready to make a substantial and positive impact on your library branch.

Highlights of my experience include:

Providing comprehensive support in various library service areas such as reference desk support, circulation, collections, interlibrary loans, registrations, and checkouts.

Categorizing and redistributing more than 2,400 books each day—exceeding the library’s requirements of 1,800—with 100% accuracy.

Troubleshooting and resolving system bugs and equipment issues to streamline operations and optimize efficiency and usability.

Maintaining a high volume of records and filing systems pertaining to materials, collected fines, interlibrary loans, patron comments, and the library’s media center.

Delivering support to library patrons in person and over the phone, helping them with material location, account questions, overdue fines, and renewals.

Utilizing advanced information technology resources including internal / external databases, digital libraries, remote-access information sources, and the Internet to facilitate library user research and data acquisition.

Demonstrating superior communication, time management, and project leadership skills throughout my professional and academic accomplishments.

Earning an Associate’s degree in Library Science from Seattle Pacific University in 2016.

With my solid knowledge of library services and support, combined with my passion for the wealth of information and learning potential that libraries have to offer, I am positioned to significantly benefit your team as your next Library Technician. I look forward to discussing this opportunity, and my qualifications, in more detail. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Stella C. King