Working as a library assistant is what many major Humanities chose during their college years — and so do many graduates! An entry-level job as a library assistant can well set you up for a subsequent career in academia, education, or the publishing industry. Or it can lead to a tenured career in librarianship.

According to the American Library Association (ALA), senior career roles such as Library Managers and Library Directors are not only rewarding but can pay over $ 50K per year and upward to $ 125K at the highest level. 

But let’s not jump ahead. Right now you need to focus on communicating your current skills and background to get a coveted library assistant job. While most employers provide baseline training, you are still expected to show some marketable skills — even if those come from different lines of work. 

In this post, we show you how to create a convincing cover letter for a library assistant position by first providing a working example — and then further explaining how to create a similar letter. …

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