Library of Congress
Washington DC 20540
Re: Library Technician - Copyright
Dear Sir or Madam:
This letter is in response to the Library Technician - Copyright position as announced for The Library of Congress (LOC). I believe this would be an excellent opportunity for LOC as well as myself. I have over fourteen years of federal government experience with four years of legal and library field employment. This position would be a career opportunity and I would very much like to be considered for the position.
Currently, I am employed full-time with the Department of the Interior, Pensions Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) as a Legal Assistant. I have been a full-time employee for almost three full years and have been highly successful in my duties. I helped the office achieve its goals of Outstanding Customer Service receiving Cash Awards for outstanding service. Also, I possess two years of work experience as a Permanent Part-time Circulation Assistant with Anne Arundel County Public Library (AACPL). I am knowledgeable in the Integrated Library System and Library of Congress codes. I started as a Delivery volunteer with AACPL. I also performed Send List duties for the Information Desk at the Supervisor’s request.
The Smithsonian Institution Library was also utilized for many duties performed as a Museum Technician with Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) Permanent Collection. Collection management experience and in-depth research for artists biographies utilizing the Smithsonian Library. I am very familiar with the operations of libraries and was responsible for the upkeep of two office library collections for SAAM and SI-Office of Sponsored Project. It was while working here that I formed an interest in copyrights. I also volunteered as a church librarian for one year.
Currently, I am enrolled as a MSLS student with Clarion University on-line program. I am knowledgeable in MARC, OCLC and the Reference Interview from my studies. I will be continuing my studies during Summer 2019. My anticipated MSLS graduation date is Spring 2020. I hold a Bachelor of Arts undergraduate degree in Ancient History with an Ancient Art History minor, from the University of Maryland, College Park. I believe that the qualifications stated in your job description would be an excellent match with my skills and interest.
I believe that the qualifications stated in your job description would be an excellent match with my skills and interest. Along with this cover letter, please find a copy of my resume. Feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience.
Sincerely,
Britthany Beadle