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About the Role
The New York Public Library seeks candidates with a strong work ethic, reliability, and excellent communication skills to serve as a Library Page. This role offers an opportunity to gain knowledge about library systems and explore career paths within the library, with access to the Library Page Fellowship Program for career development.
Responsibilities
- Moving collection material to and from collection storage areas
- Shelf reading and maintaining the organization and general appearance of the library
- Retrieving and shelving archival material weighing up to 30 pounds per box
- Preparing the library for opening and/or closing
- Photocopying and messenger work
- 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
- Ability to accurately and efficiently sort and arrange items in alphanumeric order
- Strong organizational skills and ability to follow detailed instruction in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work with a diverse patronage
- Superb interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
- Demonstrated reliability and professionalism
- Basic computer and basic technology skills such as Microsoft Office Suite and Google Applications
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- 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
- Customer service experience preferred
- Embody the NYPL Core Values: Be Helpful, Be Resourceful, Be Curious, Be Welcoming and Inclusive
Skills
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Customer service
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Reliability
- Professionalism
- Basic computer skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Applications
- Attention to detail
- Speed and accuracy
- Sorting in alphanumeric order
Location
- Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
Work Type
- Part Time
- 19 hours per week
Education Level
- Current enrollment in a degree program
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.