Generic cover letter introducing myself, and my current resume.

1. In today’s increasingly complex world, it’s not uncommon for knowledge institutions to have on
staff specialists, sub specialists, and sub-sub-specialists. What’s often in short supply are the
generalists: professionals who have a broad understanding of multiple specialties and who are able
to serve as liaison, facilitating seamless communication across all disciplines. If you take the time
to review my work history, I think you’ll agree that I’m a generalist in the best sense of the word:
• As a Records Technician, Information Coordinator, and Library Assistant, I have
developed training, designed promotional materials, researched and written complex
histories, and streamlined processes to save time and money, all while managing multiple
concurrent responsibilities, all day, every day. In addition, I am always looking for waysto
make our services more accessible to the customers.
• I not only know my way around a database, I have managed upgrades and done extensive
training and user support. I also have some basic competency in French language skills.
• My background demonstrates competencies in teambuilding, coaching, negotiation, and
collaboration. I have served as the point-of-contact to faculty, students, and the general
public through multiple upgrades and relocations. I collect data and statistics to provide
accurate Business Intelligence.
• I am passionate about learning and I want users to get the very most that they can from
our services.
I am a currently studying for the Masters of Information Management program, distance/online at
Dalhousie University and living in the Washington, DC area. I appreciate your commitment to
making a difference in people’s lives. As a dedicated generalist, it’s what I’ve been doing throughout
my career and it’s what I willdo for you. Thank you for your time and consideration; I look forward to
hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Aingeal Stone
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Angela (Aingeal) Stone

2. Angela (Aingeal) Stone
Information Management Records Management Archival Management Research
Analytical & Dedicated Professional with a contagious passion for lifelong learning, a theoretical and
practical knowledge of library and museum operations, and a keen interest in promoting information
& media literacy. Background includes upgrading processes to improve service and efficiency while
developing promotional strategies to expand the benefit and use of facilities. Conducted extensive
informal teaching on how to assess and maximize the use of media information. Outstanding written
and verbal communication skills. Fluent in English; beginner-to-intermediate French skills.
Computer literate.
Core Competencies
•Problem Solving and Decision Making
•Communication Skills
•Creativity / Innovation
•Knowledge of Work
•Technological Competence
•Adaptability
•Interpersonal / Group Skills
•Leadership
•Organizational Understanding and Global Thinking
•Accountability / Dependability
•Planningand Organizational Skills
•Resource Management
•Service Attitude
•Respect for Diversity
Professional History
MONTGOMERY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY– Rockville, and Gaithersburg, MD July 2015 to Present
Library and Archives Assistant / Volunteer
Duties include assisting the public with their research, creating separation sheets for maps,
organizing and itemizing newdonations of historical documents, working alone in the library on
Saturdays, assisting the Librarian and Archivist with any task requested of me.
DAR MUSEUM & HEADQUARTERS – Washington, DC May 2015 to Present
Education Assistant / Volunteer
Duties include collection of data and statistics to provide accurate Business Intelligence, library
shelving and acquisitions processing.
CLARINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM, ON June 2014 to February 2015
Library Technician 1, Information Services, temporary, occasional
Working at the various branches, my role wasproviding reader’s advisory and references services as
wellas circulation support and providing children’s programming.
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3. MCLEAN COUNTY MUSEUM OF HISTORY- Bloomington, IL 2012 to April 2014
Library Assistant / Volunteer, Stevenson-IvesLibrary and Archives
Serve as the point-of-contact to visitors for any questions, organize and create finding aids for boxed
archival collections, and write biographies and local histories.
• Worked most recently on the George Washington Funk collection of family papers from
a prolific pioneer family that lived in an area covering thousands of acres. Authored
historical sketches and scope notes.
• Recommended by the Librarian to research and write biographies and histories for the
annual Cemetery Walk.
• Hailed by the Librarian for being the best writer out of over 200 volunteers;
consistently singled out as the top writer for the organization.
GOVERNMENT OF THE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES (GNWT) 2007 to 2012
Information Coordinator / Library and Records Technician (2010 to 2012)
ENR-ITI / SSC Informatics Section / Resource Centre
Responded to requests for information from the staff of the ENR and ITI Department and
conducted research for scientists and other specialists in the department. Scope of responsibility
included long-term strategic planning and identifying and implementing strategies for promoting
the organization’s many services.
• As part of a leadership team to manage the move from one location to another, played
a key role in the layout and design of the new location. Catalogued a large collection of
backlogged materials and provided strategic support with records management.
Conducted staff training in person, online, and via phone links.
• Negotiated the acquisition of the Water Resources Collection (4,000+ volumes)
from Aboriginal and Northern Development, Canada prior to the department’s
relocation away from Yellowknife. Accepted receipt of the new volumes, working in
collaboration with the Water Resources Collection Librarian.
• Challenge: There wasno data tracking the use and value of the Resource Centre.
Action: Developed a proposal, secured supervisory approval, and pioneered, designed, and
promoted an annual library user survey. Linked the survey to the SharePoint portal for
staff, sent out materials to promote the survey, analyzed the data, and wrote a report.
Impact: The metrics gleaned from the survey enabled the Resource Centre to identify gaps
in materials, impacting future purchasing decisions. The survey also revealed a preference
for online availability, resulting in significant cost savings for the organization’s journal
collection. Overall the information helped streamline operations, reallocate funds for
better usage, improve service, and introduce people to the centre who previously didn’t
knowit existed.
• Re-branded the former ENR-ITI Library to the ENR-ITI Resource Centre, working
in concert with a supervisor following a relocation. The new moniker realigned the focus
from “a library with books” to a “resource centre” with much more to offer and generated
requests for journal articles, data, and statistics.
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4. • Spearheaded, authored, and edited a monthly Information Services newsletter for
staff of the ENR and ITI Departments.
Library Technician, Aurora College, Yellowknife Campus Library (2008 to 2010)
Edited, corrected, and catalogued records of the library’s entire collection, managed and maintained
serials, responded to student and faculty document requests, and catalogued a backlog of
acquisitions.
• Converted the entire periodicals records system from manual Kardex files to an Excel
program, improving accessibility, via the network, for staff.
• The old table of contents routing system involved photocopying the contents page of
every new journal and forwarding the pages to faculty members. Personally digitized the
content page and emailed it to interested parties, improving efficiency and eliminating
the need for multiple copies.
Library Technician, Branch Library for the Legislative Assembly of the GNWT (2007 to 2008)
• Hired as a casual employee; progressed to full-time/permanent position within a year.
NOVA SCOTIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2006 to 2007
Library Technician, Term, Institute of Technology Campus, Learning Resource Centre
DEFENSE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, Canada - Atlantic 2006 to 2006
Library Technician, Term
GEORGIAN COLLEGE - Barrie, ON 2004 to 2006
Reference Library Technician, Casual, Library Commons
WHITBY PUBLIC LIBRARY – WHITBY, ON 1985to 2004
Library Assistant
Education & Credentials
Masters of Information Management (candidate)
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY, NS
Bachelor of General Studies (Arts and Science), with Distinction
ATHABASCA UNIVERSITY, AB
Library Techniques Diploma
SENECA COLLEGE, ON
Post-Diploma Certificate, Library and Information Technology, Dean’s List
UNIVERSITY OF FRASER VALLEY, BC
Certificate in Adult and Continuing Education
UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA, BC
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5. Leadership Certificate
VANCOUVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Awards
• Recipient of Alberta Historical Resources Foundation Undergraduate Course
Scholarships in Heritage Resource Management
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6. Leadership Certificate
VANCOUVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Awards
• Recipient of Alberta Historical Resources Foundation Undergraduate Course
Scholarships in Heritage Resource Management
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