Library Associate

Library Associate Resume Keywords and Skills (Hard Skills)

Here are the keywords and skills that appear most frequently on recent Library Associate job postings. In other words, these are the most sought after skills by recruiters and hiring managers. Go to Sample Templates ↓ below to see how to include them on your resume.

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  • Library Services
  • Library Science
  • Library Reference
  • Information Literacy
  • Library Instruction
  • Collection Development
  • Circulation
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  • Public Libraries
  • Cataloging
  • Library Research
  • Reader's Advisory
  • Library Programming
  • Library Management
  • Electronic Resources
  • Community Outreach
  • Editing
  • Interlibrary Loan
  • Collection Maintenance
  • Research
  • Virtual Reference

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Resume Skills: Library Systems

Resume Skills: Digital Library & Archives

Resume Skills: Office Suite

Resume Skills: Languages

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Sample Library Associate Resume Examples: How To Include These Skills

Add keywords directly into your resume's work experiences, education or Skills section, like we've shown in the examples below. Use the examples below as inspiration.

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Your Name
Library Associate
City, Country  •  (123) 456-789  •  [email protected]  •  linkedin.com/in/your-profile
EXPERIENCE
Resume Worded April 2019 - Present
Senior Library Associate
Spearheaded a library programming initiative which increased community engagement by 65%
Implemented a streamlined cataloging system, improving collection maintenance efficiency by 50%
Championed a professional development series using library reference presentations, enhancing information literacy among staff by 70%
Coached.com January 2017 - March 2019
Library Associate
Developed a novel reader's advisory system increasing book circulation by 45%
Initiated a library science training series for new hires, reducing onboarding time by two weeks
Introduced digital resources in member emails, raising electronic resource usage by 30%
New York Public Library June 2015 - December 2016
Library Assistant
Facilitated a community outreach program, elevating public library attendance by 25%
Participated in designing a more efficient interlibrary loan system, speeding up the process by 30%
EDUCATION
Resume Worded University May 2018
Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS)
Focus on Information Systems and Digital Libraries
Resume Worded Academic Center June 2015
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature
Minor in Computer Science
Recipient of Excellence in Literature Award
SKILLS
Library Systems: Integrated Library Systems (ILS), Alma, Koha, LIBERO, V-smart
Data Management: Cataloging, Classification Standards (Dewey Decimal, LC), Metadata Management
Software & Computer: MS Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, G Suite, HTML/CSS (Proficient)
Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational), French (Basic)
OTHER
Certifications: Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC) - 2019, First Aid and CPR Certified
Projects: Initiated and implemented a system for better organization and classification of children's books at Coached.com
Organizations & Associations: Active member of the American Library Association (ALA) since 2017
Volunteering: Voluntary English tutor for immigrants at the local community centre since 2016
Your Name
Library Services Specialist
City, Country  •  (123) 456-789  •  [email protected]  •  linkedin.com/in/your-profile
EXPERIENCE
Coached.com May 2016 - Present
Library Services Specialist
Revitalized the library instruction course, resulting in a 60% increase in course attendance
Pioneered a new Library Management system that improved staff productivity by 20%
Established a system for offering virtual reference services, leading to a 35% increase in client consultation
Resume Worded January 2014 - April 2016
Library Research Associate
Performed key research activities that assisted in expanding the library's core collection by 10%
Initiated Editing workshops, increasing the quality of writing submissions by 40%
Coordinated with local school districts for field trips, promoting library services leading to 30% rise in school visitations
Boston Public Library June 2012 – December 2013
Junior Librarian
Assisted in constructing a system for collection development, enhancing materials' access speed by 15%
EDUCATION
Resume Worded Institute April 2016
Masters in Library and Information Science
Graduated with Honors, GPA 3.8/4.5
Resume Worded University May 2012
Bachelor of Arts in English
Minors in Information Systems
Active Member of Alpha Iota Sigma Honor Society
SKILLS
Library Management Software: Insignia, Alexandria, Koha, Follet, OPALS, Accessit, Surpass, Destiny, Simple Little Library System, WorldShare
Research Tools: OpenRefine, Google Scholar, JSTOR, Gale Databases, Project MUSE, ScienceDirect, OneSearch
Categorization & Classification Systems: Dewey Decimal System, Library of Congress Classification System, Universal Decimal Classification, Colon classification, Bliss Bibliographic Classification
Languages: English (Native), French (Conversational), German (Basic)
OTHER
Certifications: Professional Certificate in Strategic Library Management
Projects: Development and Implementation of Summer Reading Program for Children (2019, 2020), Co-Managed Library Website Revamp Project (2017)
Awards: Library Association Staff Achievement Award (2018), Resume Worded Institute ‘Librarian of the Year’ Award (2015)
Leadership & Volunteering: Served as Secretary for the Library Association (2018-Current), Volunteer with The Book Project (2012-Now)
Your Name
Librarian
City, Country  •  (123) 456-789  •  [email protected]  •  linkedin.com/in/your-profile
EXPERIENCE
Resume Worded September 2014 - Present
Senior Librarian
Established a unique library programming, increasing participation by 70%
Reorganized entire circulation process, reducing book return interval by 25%
Implemented an electronic resources system, leading to a 50% increase in library research and usage
Coached.com January 2012 - August 2014
Librarian
Implemented an online cataloging system which improved stock maintenance efficiency by 30%
Spearheaded a reading campaign integrating reader's advisory methods increasing book borrowing by 40%
Invented a new strategy for collection maintenance, improving material availability by 20%
Chicago Public Library June 2010 – December 2011
Library Assistant
Participated in the design of an interlibrary loan system, streamlining the process by 30%
Supported community outreach activities, contributing to a 25% increase in library footfall
EDUCATION
Resume Worded University September 2008 - May 2010
Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS)
Specialization in Digital Libraries
Resume Worded University September 2005 - May 2008
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature
Minors in History and Philosophy
Recipient of Outstanding Undergraduate Literary Criticism Award
SKILLS
Library Management Systems: WorldShare, Koha ILS, Alma, Sierra, Symphony, WorldCat
Digital Curation and Cataloging Tools: CONTENTdm, ArchivesSpace, PastPerfect, Dublin Core, EAD, MARC
Programming and Markup Languages: Python, SQL, XML, HTML/CSS, JavaScript (basic)
Other Tools and Techniques: Microsoft Office Suite, Reference Interviews, Weeding, Literacy Programming
OTHER
Certifications: Professional Librarian Certification (2012), Project Management Professional Certification (2015)
Leadership & Volunteering: Urban Libraries Unite (Volunteer Organizer of Street Libraries Program, 2018-present), Literacy Volunteers of Resume Worded (Adult Literacy Tutor, 2016-present)
Projects: Co-developed digital library of out-of-print Latin American novels (2013)
Awards: Resume Worded 'Librarian of the Year' (2017, 2019)

How do I add skills to a Library Associate resume?

1
Review the job posting closely.

Go through the Library Associate posting you're applying to, and identify hard skills the company is looking for. For example, skills like Library Reference, Public Libraries and Circulation are possible skills. These are skills you should try to include on your resume.

2
Add industry skills like Collection Development and Library Services.

Add other common skills from your industry - such as Library Instruction, Information Literacy and Library Science - into your resume if they're relevant.

3
Add skills into your work experience.

Incorporate skills - like Research, Cataloging and Reader's Advisory - into your work experience too. This shows hiring managers that you have practical experience with these tools, techniques and skills.

4
Use the exact job title.

Try to add the exact job title, Library Associate, somewhere into your resume to get past resume screeners. See the infographic for how to do this.

Word Cloud for Library Associate Skills & Keywords

The following word cloud highlights the most popular keywords that appear on Library Associate job descriptions. The bigger the word, the more frequently it shows up on employer's job postings. If you have experience with these keywords, include them on your resume.

Top Library Associate Skills and Keywords to Include On Your Resume

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Frequently Asked Questions

What skills do hiring managers want to see on a Library Associate resume?

The most common skills and keywords we found on Library Associate resumes and job postings were Library Services, Library Science, Library Reference, Information Literacy, Library Instruction, Collection Development, Circulation and Public Libraries.

Skills like Reader's Advisory, Interlibrary Loan, Research, Editing and Cataloging also appeared on related job postings.

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While the keywords above are a good indication of what skills you need on your resume, you should try to find additional keywords that are specific to the job. To do this, use the free Targeted Resume tool. It analyzes the job you are applying to and finds the most important keywords you need on your resume.

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