Houston Public Library Case Study

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It is with great enthusiasm that I express my interest in the position of Librarian IV at the Houston Public Library. The position provides an excellent and exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of initiatives to refine and improve collections at the branch and organizational level.

With over ten years of customer service and collection maintenance experience, I have a set of skills and qualifications that will make me an asset to the department. I have developed and maintained collections at several Houston Public Library locations, mostly in low- and mixed-income communities. Due to these experiences, I have a strong understanding of how to build dynamic and accessible collections to meet the needs and interests of diverse populations

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