Library Page Fellow: Book Processing & Patron Help

The New York Public Library; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The New York Public Library is offering Library Page positions at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building in New York. This role is designed for students and provides part-time hours with evening and Saturday shifts.

You will engage with library operations and assist with book handling and customer interactions. As a Library Page, you will participate in the Library Page Fellowship Program to build skills, career readiness, and mentorship while supporting access to books and information for New

Qualifications

• Candidates must currently be enrolled as students in a degree program/accredited school (HS, GED, associate, bachelor, master, etc).
• Proper employment certificate for minors under 18 as required by NYS law.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to follow detailed instructions in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Pulls books from a picklist for the Google Books Library Project.
• Packs books selected for scanning and brings them to the pickup area.
• Unloads books when they are returned and brings them to the Milstein Stacks.
• Handles fragile collection materials that may require light preservation and/or stabilization.
• Performs other related tasks as needed.

Skills

Alphanumeric sorting

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Education

Enrolled as student in degree program

Minor employment certificate for under 18 (NYS law)

Job description

The New York Public Library is offering Library Page positions at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building in New York. This role is designed for students and provides part-time hours with evening and Saturday shifts.

You will engage with library operations and assist with book handling and customer interactions. As a Library Page, you will participate in the Library Page Fellowship Program to build skills, career readiness, and mentorship while supporting access to books and information for New