Angela LEE

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June 10, 2021

HCC Libraries

Houston Community College

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Houston, TX 77002

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am writing to express my interest in the recently advertised Library Assistant at Houston Community Colleges. The combination of my qualifications and professional experience makes me a strong candidate for this role, and I am enthusiastic to speak with you further about how I would be a good fit for the position.

During my Library and Information Science (LIS) education at Simmons University in Boston and Yonsei University in Seoul, my focus centered on a purposeful design of LIS services to improve library users’ connection to information in academic library settings. With the support of the tech-driven academic environment at Yonsei, I invested myself in facilitating research data management, participating in government funded projects for the development of academic libraries. My internship at Simmons University Library in particular has equipped me with solid knowledge of academic librarianship, and my technical skills of how to tailor LibGuides to best meet user needs. After a ten-year career in content development for the Korean English Education industry, my passion for continuous learning has led me to expand my profession in the LIS field. As a result of a wide range of project management experience, I am able to perform tasks with strong goal-orientation and soft skills that will serve you well as a reliable Library Specialist I in a collaborative environment. Currently, I am applying my LIS education to my position as a library assistant at the Public Library of Brookline, Massachusetts. In addition to the increased familiarity with LIS techniques, my ongoing achievements include public service expertise and enhanced user-centered mindset through interaction with patrons. My other current position at the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University has enabled me to gain knowledge of collection maintenance in terms of contextualizing metadata based on users’ needs. While grappling with the reference use of the catalog, I have been able to consolidate my understanding of digital stewardship and improve my reference skills in archival contexts.

Because so much of my professional background transfers directly to effective assistance of library operations, I am confident that my involvement at HCC Library will be a valuable asset to the improvement of scholarly communication, supporting academic progress at Houston Community College. I look forward to having a more detailed discussion with you about how I can contribute to HCC’s core values, with emphasis on diversity and inclusion. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely,

Angela LEE

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Angela LEE

Library Assistant

36 Stone Ave Somerville, MA 02143 • adm13q@r.postjobfree.com • 857-***-**** SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Strong understanding of library services and program management

Knowledge of national standards, vocabularies, and best practices, including DDC, LC, DACS, EAD, MARC, RDA, and LCSH

Strong familiarity with library and archives resources, including: online catalog, databases, Sierra, Voyager, and The Museum System (TMS)

Strong computer skills, including: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Google Docs, Google Drive

Bilingual in English and Korean with translation experience

Excellent interpersonal skills and a good team player PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Public Library of Brookline Putterham Branch, Brookline, MA Library Assistant January 2021 – Present

● Support library services and resources offered by the library

● Respond to inquiries of patrons to help walk them through library systems and to ensure their information needs are met

● Provide administrative work relating to the maintenance of patron records

● Assist in the organization of library materials, including shelving, weeding, updating labels, circulation functions, and inventory

Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Cambridge, MA Scanning Technician December 2020 – Present

● Facilitate the digitization of the Marshall collection, resulting in enhancing its accessibility and increasing public awareness

● Catalog scanned files and create metadata in accordance with the project aims

● Contribute to collection development by providing research support

● Regularly review digital components of the collection in collaboration with project managers and team members

● Participate in workshops, professional development, and meetings to stay current with library and archives trends

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Simmons University, Boston, MA

Intern at Beatley Library June 2020 – August 2020

● Researched and developed a Health Sciences Open Educational Resources (OERs) LibGuide

● Reviewed and critiqued a survey intended to identify the faculty's needs for OERs

● Created a pharmacology course guide using OERs materials

● Collaborated with a research and instruction librarian to successfully implement OERs into the pharmacology course curriculum

Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, Boston, MA

Intern at Library & Archives September 2019 – December 2019

● Conducted essential record management and inventory checks

● Processed church music records acquired during the 1990s and 2000s, and then created and digitized a finding aid for the church music collection

● Sorted and organized backlogged collection materials to improve efficiency

● Provided research assistance for visitors and helped coordinate their requests Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea

BrainKorea21 Plus Research Associate August 2018 – August 2019

● Supported academic research in the Department of Library and Information Science by assisting the research faculty in data collection, analysis, and management

● Collected data, drafted, and revised government-funded grant proposals

● Created the Microsoft PowerPoint slideshows for the faculty members for use in public presentations

● Facilitated research design and research trend tracking under the supervision of the research faculty

● Conducted qualitative research regarding various stakeholders in public libraries through a content analysis and interpretative phenomenological analysis methods

● Managed projects in collaboration with fellow research associates

● Created the grant proposal and gathered required documents to apply for the 2019 Humanities and Social Sciences Research Institute Project funded by the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF)

LIS Departmental Student Representative September 2018 – December 2018

● Maintained departmental records and applied proper preservation protocols

● Assisted professors in data mining for research and preparation for academic conferences

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LIS Department Teacher’s Assistant March 2018 – August 2019

● Assisted with preparation of syllabi and other assigned course materials

● Arranged and monitored student examinations

● Reached out to students to support their academic progress Seoul Metropolitan Library, Seoul, South Korea

Part-time Research Assistant June 2018 – August 2018

● Conducted in-depth interviews with library directors supervising small libraries to assist with the 2018 Small Library Project

● Transcribed and repurposed interview records for qualitative research addressing problems faced by small libraries in Seoul

● Assisted in raw data processing by coding the interviews and conducting content analysis

Ex Libris Group, Jerusalem, Israel

Freelance Translator September 2018 – December 2018

● Translated roughly 20,000 words of Alma software content into Korean

● Provided quality control by independently cross-referencing internal dictionaries and Wordbee Translation software while also maintaining consistency through collaboration with colleagues

● Proofread translated texts for grammar, spelling, and punctuation accuracy ReadingGate, Seoul, South Korea

English-Content Developer (R&D Researcher) April 2015 – February 2018

● Managed staff scheduling, coordinated with freelance contributors, and supervised project status

● Proofread, restructured, and edited English reading materials created by subcontracted writers

● Developed digital and physical materials for blended English reading programs targeting K-12 English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners English Hunt, Seoul, South Korea

English-Content Developer (R&D Researcher) May 2014 – April 2015

● Developed the digital vocabulary program and textbooks for beginner-level English language learners

● Conducted quality control on the development of K-12 English learning programs

● Assisted the content development director in the creation, maintenance, and implementation of project plans

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Bricks Education, Seoul, South Korea

Overseas Marketing Manager May 2013 – February 2014

● Managed the exhibition stand and conducted business meetings at international book fairs, including Beijing International Book Fair 2013, Frankfurt Book Fair 2013, and Guadalajara International Book Fair 2013

● Created marketing reports, summaries, and research analysis from past exhibitions in order to identify potential English Language Teaching (ELT) markets and develop localized content to meet the needs of target users

● Monitored, prioritized, and responded to business demands in niche markets through coordination with the Domestic Marketing team

● Analyzed results of interviews with local Taiwanese businesses in order to advise the Content team on the creation of localized ELT materials Kumsung Publishing Company, Seoul, South Korea

English-Content Developer (R&D Researcher) April 2011 – May 2013

● Designed and implemented a 3-year blended learning course targeting K-12 EFL learners

● Wrote and edited a series of English textbooks targeting K-12 EFL learners

● Managed the scheduling and progress of the Editorial team in order to meet print and online publishing deadlines

Indian Tourism Board, Seoul, South Korea

Freelance Translator January 2011 – March 2011

● Translated promotional tourism brochures from English to Korean and assisted in translation and proofreading of official blog postings

● Reviewed content for adherence to the in-house manual and ensured incorporation of staff demands

Egyptian Tourism Board, Seoul, South Korea

Freelance Translator July 2010 – January 2011

● Translated promotional tourism materials from English to Korean

● Revised and proofread the translated copy for media use Eat Institute, Seoul, South Korea

Commissioned English-Content Writer February 2010 – January 2011

● Developed listening and reading skill books for the Test of English Proficiency developed by Seoul National University (TEPS)

● Reviewed mock-up TEPS materials and provided feedback to content developers 5

Kumsung Publishing Company, Seoul, South Korea

Educational-Content Editor March 2008 – December 2009

● Collaborated with other content creators to develop a collection of educational materials for K-12 science and social studies students

● Proofread, restructured, and fact-checked manuscripts created by content writers

● Conducted market research and collected user data for new product development and assisted in launching an English learning program to expand the market share Grand Hyatt Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

Secretary to Resident Manager August 2006 – November 2006

● Assisted in booking appointments and arranging board meetings, and provided hospitality for visitors at the Executive Office

● Produced and maintained hotel service quality assurance records

● Created internal reports for executive board meetings Sogang University, Seoul, South Korea

Chinese Culture Department Teacher’s Assistant March 2003 – August 2003

● Managed the department office and provided administrative support to students

● Assisted in creating teaching materials and organizing lesson plans EDUCATION

Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea 2018 – Anticipated 2022 Master of Library and Information Science

Graduate School Scholarship

Administrative Assistant Fellowship

Simmons University, Boston, MA 2019 – 2020

Master of Library and Information Science: Archives Management Concentration Sogang University, Seoul, South Korea 2001 – 2006

Bachelor of British & American Literature and Chinese Culture PUBLICATIONS

KyungAh Lee & Giyeong Kim. (2018). An exploratory study on the perceptions of public libraries through library cultural programs: Focused on eco generation. Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science, 52(3), 335-361.

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