LIBRARY TECHNICIAN COVER LETTER TEMPLATE

• Supervises and directs the work of student employees, instructing them in circulation procedures and policies, including the use of the integrated library system (ILS), Library of Congress classification system, and basic use of photocopiers and microform machines
• Monitors student work and addresses performance concerns
• Maintains open lines of communication with student employees
• Helps direct the day-to-day operations of the Circulation Department
• Resolves problems that arise
• Helps develop and attain circulation goals and objectives
• Collaborates on special departmental projects
• Uses ILS to create and maintain patron records
• Uses ILS to check materials in and out and to renew materials
• Prepares and receives materials delivered through the courier

Skills: Student Supervision, Performance Monitoring, Communication, Circulation Operations, Problem Resolution, Goal Development, Project Collaboration, ILS Management

• Prepares local holds and maintains the hold shelf
• Oversees student employee shelving, shelf reading and section maintenance (dusting and fronting)
• Searches shelves for lost, missing or overdue materials
• Identifies damaged materials and directs them to Cataloging for a replacement/retention decision
• Monitors the condition of the library book stacks and the distribution of the collection on the shelves
• Helps coordinate the shifting of the collection
• Uses the ILS to locate fine information
• Receives fine payments and documents them in patron accounts
• Uses Integrated Student Information System (ISIS) to post, modify, or remove fines from student accounts

Skills: Hold Management, Shelf Maintenance, Material Searching, Damage Identification, Stack Monitoring, Collection Shifting, Fine Processing, Account Updating

• Works with patrons to resolve fine disputes
• Opens and closes the building in accordance with the hours of operation
• Monitors the condition of the building and follows procedures in addressing building maintenance issues
• Monitors the condition of library equipment
• Performs basic maintenance and repairs
• Follows procedures in notifying vendors of major repairs
• Responds to security situations, including patron disturbances and building alarms
• Assists patrons with questions regarding Circulation policies and procedures
• Provides reference assistance on a limited basis when a librarian is not available
• Instructs patrons in the use of photocopiers and microform machines

Skills: Fine Resolution, Building Operations, Maintenance Monitoring, Equipment Repair, Vendor Notification, Security Response, Policy Assistance, Patron Instruction

• Conduct daily library classes
• Maintain accurate records of library resources by checking books and materials in/out, assist students and staff in locating instructional, reference and leisure reading materials
• Promote authors and award-winning literature
• Promote overall use of the library resources and online catalog
• Perform data entry for patron circulation records, forms, schedules, communications to patrons and cataloging records
• Notify patrons of overdue and damaged materials, and shelve returned inventory
• Mark books with AR (or reading level) identification
• Keep lists of available tests
• Maintain accurate records of library resources by checking books and materials in/out
• Notify patrons of overdue and damaged materials, and shelve returned inventory

Skills: Library Instruction, Resource Assistance, Literature Promotion, Catalog Use Support, Data Entry, Patron Notification, Inventory Shelving, Book Labeling

• Demonstrate library ethics and skills to familiarize students, staff, community patrons, and volunteers with the location and use of library services and rules of public/educational libraries
• Process new materials for checkout
• Follow guideline for collections and process incoming and outgoing interlibrary loan requests, both from staff and other schools
• Exhibit competency in the operation of audiovisual equipment, computers, troubleshooting, and assessing problems with equipment
• Perform simple repairs on damaged books
• Collaborate with staff members about curriculum to research and prepare requisition books, as well as process orders 
• Maintain and administer the approved library budget by coordinating with building Principal secretaries in researching, selecting, and ordering appropriate materials while staying within budget guidelines as well as maintaining vendor files
• Prepare current magazines for shelving and maintain back issues for reference records
• Manage and maintain a current inventory of library and textbooks records, supplies, materials, and audiovisual equipment as well as order replacements after discarding obsolete materials
• Develop and sustain a working relationship with vendors, other district personnel, repair persons, staff and community volunteers

Skills: Library Ethics, Material Processing, Loan Management, Equipment Troubleshooting, Book Repair, Curriculum Support, Budget Coordination, Inventory Management

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including work evenings and weekend hours
• Basic computing skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
• Self-motivation, reliability, time management and punctuality
• Ability to adapt to changing standards and evolving work-related expectations in a dynamic working environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to sustain focus and attention to detail while engaging in repetitive tasks
• Ability to identify problems and offer solutions
• Experience working in an academic library environment
• Basic understanding of library management systems, such as KOHA
• Familiarity with the Library of Congress or other hierarchical organizational schema

Qualifications: BA in Library Science with 7 years of Experience

• Experience and/or training in assisting in the operation of a small institutional library 
• Excellent customer service skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well with people of all ages and backgrounds
• Ability to work well independently
• Great time management and organizational skills
• Familiarity with library automated systems
• Working with Children Check for paid workers
• Strong customer Service skills
• Sound knowledge of library information systems
• Previous public library experience

Qualifications: BS in Information Technology with 5 years of Experience

• Experience working on library inventory projects, including shelfreading, shifting and scanning materials
• Experience with Library of Congress Subject Headings and Classification System
• Knowledge of ILS systems
• Experience working with metadata records, barcode numbers and call numbers (item records)
• Experience in scanning and barcoding items
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, primarily Word and Excel, and other business applications
• Strong experience in performing quality control
• Experience in supporting records management or library holdings projects
• Ability to obtain and maintain Government Public Trust Level Security Clearance
• Experience in an administrative work/volunteer environment
• Advanced communication ability both written and verbal, to include public speaking
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to professionally collaborate with peers 

Qualifications: BA in Education with 8 years of Experience

• Experience in a school library environment
• Experience using the Oliver library management system 
• Attention to detail, highly organised and methodical
• Able to follow tasks through to their conclusion
• Excellent organizational and office management skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong interpersonal communication skills to effectively work within a small team, both in person and electronically, using email, internal messaging, institutional software and phone systems
• Strong working knowledge of computers and technology
• Ability to use office software and learn new applications 

Qualifications: BS in Computer Science with 4 years of Experience

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Demonstrated ability to work equally well on a self-paced basis as well as in a collaborative, team-oriented setting
• Able to organize and prioritize workloads and meet deadlines
• Multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Careful attention to detail and the ability to take direction from staff members
• Excellent oral and written professional communication skills in English
• Experience working with the public
• Contribute to and participate in a teamwork environment
• Experience working in a team and a customer service-oriented environment

Qualifications: BS in Records Management with 5 years of Experience