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About the Role

The New York Public Library is seeking candidates who love books and helping people to join as a Library Page. This role offers valuable experience within a library system, providing access to knowledge and mentorship through the Library Page Fellowship Program. Pages will support the Berg Collection, a special collection of rare books, manuscripts, and archives, with opportunities for training in conservation, handling, and digitization.

Responsibilities

Moving collection material to and from collection storage areas
Shelf reading and maintaining the organization and general appearance of the library
Performing collection-based projects such as rehousing
Retrieving and shelving archival material weighing up to 25 pounds per box
Preparing the library for opening and/or closing by performing such assignments as rearranging/ straightening chairs and tables, picking up materials for shelving, and replenishing depleted supplies
Supporting digitization for research requests
Performing other related duties as required

Requirements

Current enrollment in a degree program at an accredited school
Proper employment certificate for minors under 18 as required by NYS law
Good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain and foster cooperative and courteous working relationships
Strong attention to detail, speed and accuracy in carrying out duties
Ability to sort efficiently in alphabetic, numeric or alphanumeric order
Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, the Internet and e-mail programs
Demonstrated ability to work with a team and on independent projects
Demonstrated flexibility and reliability
Previous library work or enrollment in a library program preferred
Background or interest in collections librarianship preferred
Background or interest in literature preferred
Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
Be Resourceful in solving problems
Be Curious in all aspects of your work
Be Welcoming and Inclusive
Frequent moving and transporting of library materials
Pushing and pulling of book carts
Frequent stooping and reaching (up to 25 lbs)

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Friendly demeanor
Conservation and handling techniques
Digitization
Career readiness skills
On-the-job coaching, training, and mentorship
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
Speed and accuracy
Sorting efficiently
Computer skills
Microsoft Office programs
Internet
E-mail programs
Teamwork
Independent projects
Flexibility
Reliability

Location

Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

Work Type

Part Time
19 hours per week

Experience Level

Entry Level

Education Level

Current enrollment in a degree program at an accredited school

Salary/Compensations

$17.00 / hour

Benefits

Library Page Fellowship Program

About the Company

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.
The Henry W. and Albert A. Berg Collection of English and American Literature is one of the Library’s special collections that houses rare books, manuscripts and archives.
The collection spans the fifteenth century to the present, with particular strength in nineteenth, twentieth, and twenty-first century literary manuscripts and author archives.