Student Library Page — Shelving, Help & Events

The New York Public Library; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The New York Public Library is seeking a Library Page at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in New York. This student-friendly role offers educational opportunities and requires reliability, strong communication, and excellent customer service as you help patrons, shelve materials, and assist with basic computer use.

The position is 18 hours per week with evening and Saturday shifts, and opportunities to engage with library programs and events.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a degree program.
• Must have NYS minor work certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to patrons.
• Shelve and organize materials alphabetically and numerically.
• Assist patrons with locating materials and using computers.
• Set up spaces for events and programs.
• Complete other related tasks as needed.
• Help staff check materials for damage and remove them from shelves.

Skills

Alphanumeric sorting

Customer service

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Problem-solving

Reliability

Education

Enrollment in degree program

Minor employment certificate (NYS)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Applications

Job description

The New York Public Library is seeking a Library Page at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in New York. This student-friendly role offers educational opportunities and requires reliability, strong communication, and excellent customer service as you help patrons, shelve materials, and assist with basic computer use.

The position is 18 hours per week with evening and Saturday shifts, and opportunities to engage with library programs and events.