Library Page - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building / Collection Development

nypl; New York (NY); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Part time

Job summary

The New York Public Library is offering Library Page positions as educational opportunities for students enrolled in an accredited program. Pages assist with book handling, scanning prep, and tracking materials, while developing professional skills through the Library Page Fellowship Program.

The role requires reliability, strong communication, and adaptability in a library setting. Pages work about 19 hours per week, including some evenings and Saturdays, with schedules varying to meet library

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited educational program.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

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

Written communications

Verbal communications

Reliability

Time management

Education

Currently enrolled student

Job description

Overview

Library Page positions are educational opportunities for candidates who are currently enrolled as students in an accredited educational program. Do you love books and love helping people? The New York Public Library has been an essential provider of free books, information, ideas and education for all New Yorkers for more than 100 years. As a Library Page at The New York Public Library you will do that and much more. A Page position is meant to give you knowledge about what it means to work within a library system. You will have access to a wealth of knowledge and experience which will allow you to decide if the library is where you want to begin your career. We are looking for candidates that demonstrate a strong work ethic, are reliable and possess excellent written and verbal communications skills. You will be expected to be an ambassador for the library, so a friendly demeanor goes a long way.

You will have access to the Library Page Fellowship Program as a Library Page. A career
growth development program that empowers youth as they shape their careers. The Program
provides resources to help develop career readiness skills, explore career goals, and provide
on-the-job coaching, training, and mentorship.

The library page position is scheduled for 19 hours per week, including evenings and Saturdays. Schedules are variable based on library needs and may be subject to change.

Key Responsibilities

Under the direction of The Senior Collections Processing Associate, the Library Page:

• 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