Music Library Association

Using the MLA Résumé and Cover Letter Review Service


The Résumé and Cover Letter Review Service (RCLRS) is sponsored by the Career Development and Services Committee of the Music Library Association.  This service allows members to submit a cover letter and résumé or curriculum vita to an MLA member with significant experience evaluating employment applications and hiring, managing, and evaluating staff.  The service offers virtual reviews throughout the year through this Web page, and face-to-face reviews during the Annual Conference in February each year. 

Any member who wishes to utilize the Web-based service should send an e-mail with attached cover letter, résumé/CV, and job advertisement(s) for which s/he is applying to the current RCLRS Coordinator, Alan Ringwood (a.ringwood@austin.utexas.edu). The coordinator will forward the applicant’s materials to an available reviewer.  The reviewer will contact the applicant, by e-mail or telephone, with comments and suggestions.

In-person consultations are also available at each MLA Annual Conference.  Details about this service will appear in the Conference mailing and under this link in early December.

All reviews, whether virtual or in person, are held in the strictest confidence.