Student Library Page: Book Processing & Shelving Fellowship

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

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