Business Writing_Requesting a raise

Dear Union,


As you know, I have been employed at the LinKo Library for the past two years. As you also know, I am grateful for all the opportunities that have come my way during my time here. I enjoy my work very much. As the new year starts, I have been considering the new responsibilities that I have either been assigned or take on. I would like to discuss the possibility of a pay raise to reflect my increased responsibility.

I began working in Access Service and am now titled “Access Services Chief.” As such, my responsibilities include
Monitoring the lending cycle of books to ensure stock levels are appropriate and accurately reflected in the system.
Co-managing the Newton storage facility.
Coordinating with building security.
Maintaining basic library machines.
Compiling some circulation statistics.
Assisting on the annual report to the Director.

In addition, I have voluntarily involved myself in activities or responsibilities outside my job description, including

Organizing and hosting the “Know your Undergraduate Library” program that ran through September, familiarizing students with our facilities and policies.
Designing a more efficient system for scheduling student staff.
Designing a more efficient system for tracking library reserves.

I believe that a merit raise is a reasonable request in light of my current contributions and my continued initiative in improving our library services. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss a pay raise in person. I can be available at your convenience.

Thank you for your attention to my request. I hope you can understand the basis on which I am making it, I love working at the library and only want to discuss an updated reflection of my contributions.

Sincerely,
Jou Huang