New Position #2 Rewrite:

I am writing to you to express my strong interest in the role of BLANK for the BLANK . I learned about the position via an automated email from the BLANK jobs portal. I am a library professional with strong organizational and time management skills in addition to outstanding written and oral communication skills. I am interested in this role because it would be give me the opportunity to gain experience working acquisitions, serials management and other academic library technical services. And there is no better place to do this other than a world class public research university, BLANK.

The experience, knowledge, and skills that I have acquired from my education qualifications and professional work experience sets me apart from all other applicants. My academic qualifications include an ALA accredited MLS. During graduate school, I completed many courses related to academic libraries. Working in different various types of environments including libraries, university IT departments, call centers, and retail settings have given me a wealth of experience and knowledge to make me successful in this role. These skills and experiences include but are not limited to: the ability to multitask, prioritize and change very quickly, working well under-pressure and constant interruptions, analyzing problems and finding solutions. I also possess the ability to take initiative by not waiting to be told what to do and always taking responsibility for my results. Working in all of these different kinds of environments has also given me the skills necessary to work productively with people from all different backgrounds and always handle uncomfortable and awkward interactions with care and discretion. Beyond general skills and experience, I would like to mention that I do in fact have experience working in academic library serials and acquisitions department. Specifically, in this environment I was responsible for processing new periodicals on a daily basis. I also would like to mention that I do have experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint. In sum, I am the perfect applicant because experience working in libraries in addition to working in other customer service roles.

At this point, you should see that I am the right person for the role of BLANK. I have included my current resume along with my BLANK employment application to add evidence to my strong candidacy. I am more than willingly to discuss this role at your convenience. Please contact me if you would like to discuss this opportunity with me. In closing, I would like to thank you for taking the time to consider me for the role of BLANK for the BLANK.