ECLI: Writing Cover Letters and Other Tips for Getting an Interview!

For newer librarians, your cover letter might be your first business letter. But it's also your chance to impress a potential employer. Communication skills are crucial for any job application, and your documents – including your résumé, cover letter, and references – showcase those skills. This workshop will cover what to include in a strong cover letter, what to avoid, how to track your experiences for your résumé, and how to curate your job references.

This presentation meets the NLM/NIH strategic plan goal of  building a workforce for data-driven research and health by addressing career development topics to prepare the next generation of health information professionals  

This webinar is brought to you through a partnership with the Early Career Librarian Initiative (ECLI) a volunteer-based group within SCC/MLA. Please note: This class does not offer continuing education credit. 

By registering for this class, you are agreeing to the NNLM Code of Conduct

Speaker Information

Stewart Brower, MLIS, CLD

Stewart has worked in medical libraries since 1992 and has been director of the Schusterman Library at the University of Oklahoma-Tulsa campus since 2007. In addition to his library responsibilities, Stew is an adjunct professor with the OU School of Library and Information Studies, teaching courses in leadership and comics studies. He was honored in 2024 with the Distinguished Service Award from the South Central Chapter (SCC) of the Medical Library Association, joining the Librarian of the Year award he received in 2013. Stew also facilitates the annual writing retreat for SCC, and for Oklahoma librarians, he also orchestrates the annual “Hire Me” workshop series for new library job seekers.